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Why I Love Those Lovable Losers, The Chicago Cubs: Words From The Heart Part Two
Posted: 4th October 2009 by Jake Karmel in MLB
I feel like the last article I wrote about why I love the Cubs didn't do it justice. There is much more to my love for the wretched Cubs then just: "Because we play two."
Here is why.
Being a Cubs fan, you build character. You may not think so, but you do.
For example, life is pretty easy being a Yankees fan.
You have seen 26 world championships, many Hall of Fame ball ...
Rock Chalk Blackhawk: October Preview of the Chicago Blackhawks
Posted: 29th September 2009 by Jake Karmel in NHL
Get ready, Hawk fans. The season has come.
Many questions are yet to be answered though. As a die-hard Hawks fan myself, I'm very nervous for this upcoming season. I have no idea what to expect.
Let me break down what has gone down since last season.
Former GM Dale Tallon was fired and reassigned to a new job after the fallout with Marty Havlat.á Havlat was never re-signed, and he eventually ...
I know what you're thinking.
Is this guy nuts?
The running game didn't look good versus the Packers! What is he thinking? Let me tell you what I'm thinking.
Yes, 25 carries for 55 yards is not very good.
For a first game, I'll take it. We all know what Forte is capable of. He isn't going to be putting up many more 2.2 yard per carry averages.
Last season, Forte posted three or more ...
Dear Jim Hendry: Make Like The Steelers and Throw in The Terrible Towel
Posted: 10th September 2009 by Jake Karmel in MLB
The Cubs can be described in one word this season: Awful. That doesn't even do it justice.
I have been a Cubs fan for all my life and I think this is the most talent I've seen on a team in a long time. Can they produce? You tell me.
Jim Hendry needs to follow the ideas of the Florida Marlins after they won their World Series in 2003. He needs to ...