Big Papa is on a Roll

Well, about a month ago I called for the Bears to sign Kevin Jones to be an effective two-headed monster with rookie runner Matt Forte.  It appeared they weren’t even looking at him and at the last minute Bears GM Jerry Angelo swooped in and nabbed him.
Several days ago I wrote a post about Manny [...]

Themes Songs for Our Chicago Teams

Everything seems to have a theme song these days.  A song or jingle just helps capture the image…the moment.  Let’s face it the CHiPs and Dukes of Hazzard theme songs are chiseled into our brains whether we like it our not.  How many times does a song come on the radio, we look to our [...]

Manny Being Manny Being Annoying

As a Red Sox fan outside the city of Boston I must say Manny’s act is growing old.  Over the years, about this time of year, Manny starts rattling his sabre about getting a new deal or getting out of town.  For years I thought that there wasn’t much behind it.  My thought was Manny was [...]

Let the Favrestakes Begin

Brett Favre is the most wanted Hall of Famer in the history of the NFL.  Ok, that isn’t quite right. 
Teams are knocking down the door to speak with the Packers about Brett Favre.  No, that doesn’t work either. 
The Packers are begging teams to take Brett Favre but are asking for too much and Brett won’t [...]

Big Time Teams on the Outside Looking In

After analyzing the teams this season and coming up with my Top 25 I figured there were going to be fans wondering…what happened to Florida State, where’s Pittsburgh and is Fresno State going to get any love?  That being the case I have 5 schools some experts are predicting will be in the Top 25 that I guarantee won’t see [...]

NCAA Football Pre-Season Predictions 5-1

#5 West Virginia

QB and Heisman hopeful Patrick White will lead this powerful offense back to an BCS game.  The offensive line is stellar and replacing RB Steve Slaton is Noel Devine.  Noel has a nice balance of power and speed.  The defense is only returning 4 starters and if anything trips up this team it [...]

NCAA Football Pre-Season Predictions 10-6

#10 Wisconsin

Wisconsin will have a very solid team in 2008.  They are led offensively by RB P.J. Hill and TE Travis Beckum.  They also have a tremendous offensive line and that is good for whatever young QB they decide to go with.  Wisconsin QBs are game managers so if Hill has a big year and [...]

NCAA Football Pre-Season Predictions 15-11

#15 Illinois

The Fighting Illini would have been BCS bound if Rashard Mendenhall had stayed.  They are still good enough to make a major bowl game but the questions at running back, linebacker and tough schedule make them third best in the Big 10.  Never the less, Juice and Arrelious Benn will be very entertaining to [...]

NCAA Football Pre-Season Predictions 20-16

#20 South Florida

The Bulls had a great first half last season and then a let down, ultimately getting slaughtered by Oregon in bowl play.  USF QB Matt Grothe is one of the most entertaining QBs in the country.  He also has a pretty good line and numerous weapons a WR.  Unfortunately the Bulls need to [...]

NCAA Football Pre-Season Predictions 25-21

This season looks wide open.  There are a few teams in the SEC that could run away with it and win yet another national title.  However, there are more than a few darkhorse teams that could sneak into the Top 10 and possibly sneak into the BCS.  Here are my predictions for 2008.
#25 Wake Forest

Wake is [...]