Archive for June, 2010

As we all could’ve expected, the Bears were excited about the Blackhawks victory. Many voiced the same theme: We want to do the same. The Bears took out an ad in the Chicago Tribune to congratulate the Blackhawks and, seemingly, remind people: “Hey! We’re still here!” What sparked my intrigue was this quote from Brad Maynard: “I wouldn’t say I got quite as emotional as Jeremy Roenick did, but I felt what he felt. It’s the kind of feeling we would get if we won the Super Bowl. You couldn’t help but sit there and think that. It’s happening here [...]

I saw these articles a couple of days ago, but got swept up in Blackhawks fever and didn’t get a chance to post these.  By the way, did I say “CONGRATULATIONS BLACKHAWKS!” yet? The Bears did.   OK, on to other business. Bears fans will be getting screwed in the parking lots surround Soldier Field this season.   First, we get the news that the Chicago Bears will be offering alcohol-free tailgating in the upcoming season.  This from Cheryl Jackson’s Sun Times article: Teetotaling tailgaters with kids, there’s a now spot for you outside Soldier Field. About 100 parking spaces will be [...]

Congratulations to the Chicago Blackhawks for bringing the Stanley Cup back to Chicago.  As a lifelong Chicagoan, I am immensely proud.  As a born-again Blackhawks fan, I am thrilled.  As a Chicago Bears fan, I am unspeakably jealous! It’s rare that championships make their way to Chicago, so hockey fan or not, savor this moment.  When my buddy Jeff sobers up, be sure to check out BlackhawkUp for some great hockey thoughts.

Lance Briggs hit the airwaves on Tuesday and chatted up ESPN 1000′s Afternoon Saloon.  Can you guess his favorite players?  Check it out from Vaughn McClure’s post on ChicagoBreakingSports.com: “My favorite is (Brent) Seabrook,” Briggs said, referring to the Blackhawks defenseman. “You know where I come from. I’m a defensive guy. … And he’s a comical guy as well. I’m also a big fan of (Marian) Hossa, too.” Those defensive guys stick together, huh?  And speaking of defense, Briggs really likes what newly promoted defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli has in store for opposing teams next season. 

If you’re dying to see what Julius Peppers looks like in the Orange and Blue or you want to check out the new wrinkles Mike Martz brings to the offense, fear not Bears fans.  The Beloved have announced their training camp schedule to get the 2010 campaign underway in earnest.  Check out the dates and times from the Bears website: DAY DATE PRACTICE TIME Friday July 30 3:00 p.m. Saturday July 31 7:00 p.m. Sunday August 1 3:00 p.m. Monday August 2 Noon Tuesday August 3 3:00 p.m. Wednesday August 4 7:00 p.m. Thursday August 5 3:00 p.m. Friday August [...]

Julius Peppers hasn’t even played a single down with the Chicago Bears, but he’s already ranked in the Fox Sports’ Top Ten… Most Overpaid Players.  That’s a bit rough, don’t you think?  Couldn’t Fox wait a season – like they did with Jay Cutler and his 26 INT’s – before adding him to this list? Peppers ranked the #7 most overpaid player in Fox Sports’ estimation.  Here’s what Fox Sports’ John Czarnecki had to say: Julius Peppers, Bears DE Yes, “Pep” can really look dominating at times, but his value of $20 million this season is truly a product of [...]

Chicago Bears’ Pro Bowl return man and rising receiving star Johnny Knox will be appearing at the Dick’s Sporting Goods in Schaumburg, IL this Saturday, June 5th from 12 – 2 PM as a part of Gatorade’s Signing Day. Knox joins fellow players Maurice Jones-Drew and Jason Witten, who will be appearing in El Segundo, CA (why not Jacksonville?) and Dallas, TX respectively to help launch Gatorade’s new G Series Pro line of products. If you can get out to Schaumburg, you’ll get to rub elbows with his Johnny, mug for some pictures and get an autographed picture (while supplies [...]