Month: February, 2009

Qualified Links

18 February, 2009 (07:30) | Uncategorized | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

Aramis Ramirez is one player that wants the names of the other 103 players that tested positive.
Tyson Chandler got traded to the Thunder yesterday for Joe Smith.  Two former Bulls on the move again.  Chandler isn’t playing as well this year, but there’s still a part of me that wants him back.
If you want to [...]

Should Illinois be Ranked Higher?

17 February, 2009 (20:30) | College Basketball, Illinois | By: StevieY19

By all accounts, this season has been a giant surprise for Illinois basketball. After a 13-18 record last season and the loss of two of their “best” players, hopes were not high for Illinois. Then they won 13 of their first 14 games and everyone thought this team might be decent.
Now we are [...]

Dwight Howard Plays Pranks On Other All-Stars and Rookies

17 February, 2009 (19:00) | Uncategorized | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

Apparently this is 2:30 am the morning the night before the all-star game. Howard orders food for Duncan, knocks on Rose’s door and runs away, orders more food for Chauncey, and then starts screwing around on a security guard’s walkie talkie. Even if you don’t think hes all that funny, you have to [...]

Lou Hints Soriano May Not Lead Off, Cubs Fans Thank Their Respective Gods

17 February, 2009 (17:00) | Chicago Cubs | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

Lou Pinella seems like an intelligent man to most of us. Though he is a bit stubborn at times, he clearly has an understanding of the game of baseball. While not exactly a sabermetrician, he does not make retarded Dusty Baker-esque comments like “we don’t want to draw a lot of walks, it [...]

The White Sox are Getting Creepy

17 February, 2009 (16:00) | Barack Obama | By: StevieY19

President Barack Obama will be in the Phoenix area this week and a Chicago sports franchise has taken notice. Did the Bulls ask him to put in a good word to help get Amare to Chicago? Do the Cubs want him to hit in the leadoff spot? Come on now, we know [...]

Amare Stoudemire, Chris Bosh, And Other Big Men Rumored To Be On Their Way To Chicago

17 February, 2009 (15:00) | Chicago Bulls | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

I’m having trouble keeping up with the rumors, so bear with me. By the time you read this it will probably be old news, but here is a roundup of the latest that is out there right now about the Bulls trade rumors:

Everyone knows about Amare Stoudemire. The deal that most news outlets [...]

Qualified Links

17 February, 2009 (13:30) | Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls, College Basketball, Illinois, The Links | By: StevieY19

Jeff Garcia is a free agent now. Could the Bears be a candidate for his services?
A couple of sources “close to the situation” in Phoenix say that it looks like Amare is staying put.
Jesse “The Body” Ventura wants Bud Selig to be indicted, similar to Vince McMahon, for his role [...]

What Does Your Game Say–New Jordan Commercial

16 February, 2009 (23:04) | Uncategorized | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

This new Michael Jordan commercial is amazing. Enjoy (via Docksquad):

Was Derrick Rose Even Trying?

16 February, 2009 (18:00) | Uncategorized | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

It sure didn’t look like it took much effort on Rose’s part to win the skills challenge. He is on another level when it comes to speed, strength and athleticism. His dunk at the end is monstrous. Sign that kid up for the dunk contest!

Frazier Leads Illini to Second Straight Road Win

16 February, 2009 (17:00) | Big Ten, College Basketball, Illinois | By: StevieY19

After being lauded as a defensive stopper, Chester Frazier slipped into the role of offensive hero for a little while Sunday, as Illinois held off Indiana in Bloomington for a 65-52 win.
Illinois streaked to a 21 point lead in the first half, but saw Indiana claw back to within six with just over six minutes [...]

Chicago Baseball Teams Have Weak Farm Systems

16 February, 2009 (16:00) | Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, MLB | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

For the Sox, who are in a rebuilding year, this might be very disturbing. For the Cubs, who are playing for right now, this is not as bad, but still unsettling. The Cubs and Sox have a combined 5 players in the Baseball Prospectus Top 100 Prospects. Combined. Ouch. Here’s [...]

Paxson’s Bulls Legacy

16 February, 2009 (15:00) | Chicago Bulls | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

While it remains unclear when or even if Paxson will be stepping down as GM this year, it has become obvious that he will probably not be GM past this season. Many Chicagoans have turned on him in recent years, but I have maintained that he was given some difficult circumstances. That being said, he [...]

Qualified Links

16 February, 2009 (13:30) | Chicago Cubs, The Links | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

Chicago’s landmark ordinance may be in trouble, and the results of the battle may affect Wrigley Field.
See you later Mike Brown. The way the market works these days, I’m sure someone will take a flyer on him. The Bears lose a leader, but he just couldn’t seem to stay healthy.
Is Tyrus Thomas really [...]

Hello world!

15 February, 2009 (15:45) | Uncategorized | By: NQTC

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!

Something to get you Ready for the Dunk Contest

15 February, 2009 (00:22) | NBA | By: StevieY19

Top ten slam dunk contest moments. This is a hell of a video, but obviously it’s all up for interpretation. NQTC is giving best dunk contest show to Wilkins and Jordan in ‘88, while I’ve unilaterally decided that Vince in 2000 was the best set of dunks individually. A couple other moments [...]