Month: July, 2008

John Paxson: Why I Hate the Hustle

31 July, 2008 (22:52) | Chicago Bulls | By: NQTC

Bulls fans, let’s hear it for John Paxson. A true NBA pioneer with a lovable glimmer of retro in both his own personality and in the makeup of all his mediocre Bulls rosters since ‘02.
I hate the hustle. I can’t stand to root on Joakim Noah’s development when his maximum potential looks something like Bill [...]

Griffey to the ChiSox: Deal or No Deal

31 July, 2008 (22:43) | Uncategorized | By: NQTC

Now that the White Sox have made their deadline deal for a big-name, over-the-hill, former superstar it is time for speculation. You probably haven’t been following Jr. that closely this year. I know I wasn’t. When I saw his numbers(.245, 15 homers, 53 RBIs) I have to admit I was disappointed. His hitting has declined, [...]

Even The Ceremony Is F%#$ing Classified in Beijing

31 July, 2008 (21:59) | Uncategorized | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

World War III? Do we need to create any more freaking drama than there already is with this China Olympics? (Thanks to GD) http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/olympics/2008/07/31/bc.oly.beijing.openingc.ap/index.html

Comedy/Tragedy of Errors…Depends Who You Ask

31 July, 2008 (20:14) | Uncategorized | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

The Cubs swept a four game-set in Milwaukee this week. Honestly, the Brewers looked like a team that could hang with the Cubs going into this series, and I still believe they have the talent. Unfortunately for them, they did not rise to the challenge this week. As an amateur sabremetrician, I want to say [...]

Today’s Links

31 July, 2008 (19:34) | The Links | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

So….Griffey….Where’s he going to play? CF? 1b? DH? Ozzie’s Soap-Holder?http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/07/ken-griffey-jr.html
Deng is locked up…. http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3513164 What about BG7? http://www.blogabull.com/2008/7/30/583306/quickthoughts-on-the-impen
Cubs keep winning, still no Kerry http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8389852/Wood-throws-off-mound,-hopes-to-return-soon
Jay Mariotti is an idiot, but how can I hate D-Wade? http://www.suntimes.com/sports/mariotti/1083737,mariotti373108.article
Someone wants Hughes? Come on, really? Scroll to the end of the article http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=224618&src=150