It has been quite some time since I last blogged. But, the sports world is as busy as ever, and my Bulls are currently playing at Madison Square Garden for the Christmas day game against the Knicks. The Bulls are without Joakim Noah because of thumb surgery, and the Knicks are a completely different team than last year with the addition of Amare Stoudamire.
This game did not start out as it was originally thought to. First off, NYK are sporting some gross looking green jerseys. I understand it is Christmas, but there is no need to wear green uniforms. Between the Knicks' greens the Bulls' red, The Garden is living up to its name, except the hardwood looks like a Christmas Tree.
Like I said before, Joakim Noah is out because of thumb surgery. His presence will be missed over the next two months, and of course, it seems like this surgery occurred right as him and The Boozman, Carlos Boozer, just started to get on the same page. However, unfortunate incidents do happen, and the Bulls will have to move forward and not dwell on the unfortunate injury to their enthusiastic big man. Now, it is time for everyone to step up in order to fill Joakim's void. This is Carlos Boozer's chance to dominate, as all of us Bulls fans hope he would do when coming to Chicago.
Boozer has been tearing it up since he came back from his broken hand. And it has not stopped on Christmas Day. The Boozman has 15 points and 9 boards at the half, as the Bulls lead Amare and the Knicks by 2, 54-52.
Go Bulls! Merry Christmas!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
It's time for Cubs and Sweet Lou to part ways.
The 2010 MLB season is approaching the All-Star break, and my beloved Cubbies are playing terrible. Yes, Chicago fans recently celebrated a Stanley Cup championship, but when does winning ever get old? When it comes to baseball, [north side] Chicago fans have seen more losing than winning since, most likely, birth. As a fan that nearly bleeds Cubby-blue, I've experienced many memories watching the Cubs, both good and bad.
Lately, I've only witnessed Cubs baseball that I never wanted to see - a bunch of overpaid, underachieving baseball players with no sense of urgency or knack for winning. Our lineup was constructed to hit the ball, and the Cubs lack offense when it matters most. Forget about the bullpen. If the offensive lineup could produce, half of the problem would be solved.
The money that is invested into these players is absurd. All of these problems resort back to Jim Hendry and the idiotic contracts given to the our "star" players. The number one priority on Mr. Ricket's to-do list this coming off-season should be to fire Jim Hendry. He has single handedly run this organization into the ground, and it is going to take some time to fix this mess.
Aside from the Cubs GM, what is the team's second biggest problem? Lou Piniella. Oh, Lou. What should be done with you? I think it's time to hang 'em up. It's apparent that you do not care anymore. Just retire. Or in better words, resign. Sooner rather than later.
The organization needs to completely clean house, so begin with whoever you can. Sweet Lou is not helping the team win. I respect what he has done though out his career, but I think it's about time to call it quits...preferably before, or at, the All-Star break.
On that note, the second coming of Ryne Sandberg should begin immediately after Lou's resignation. Ryne has been coaching in the Cubs farm system for several years, and coaching a team like the current Cubs will be a challenge, but a learning experience for a new coach like Ryne-o.
I've heard people mention Joe Torre, but if that is the case, it is not going to work. If Joe were to coach the Cubs, he would come in next year, and by then, Sandberg has first priority. However, if Sandberg is not ready when Lou's tenure in Chicago ends, who else could take over the team at such a terrible time?
The answer: Bob Brenly. At this point in time, no one knows the team better than Bob Brenly. Tune in to any WGN broadcast and chances are that you'll hear Bob Brenly second guess one of Lou Piniella's coaching decisions. And you know what? More times than not, Bob Brenly is the one correct, and Lou is wrong.
If there's one person other than Ryne Sandberg that should coach this team, it is Bob Brenly. He's affiliated with the organization and he owns the thing that all Cub fans have dreamed of - a World Series ring.
After the GM and manager are replaced, it's time to completely rebuild the team. Aside from Starlin Castro, Tyler Colvin and Carlos Marmol, every other player needs to be traded or released as soon as possible. It is pathic. There is nothing else to be said about this team other than pathetic.
I said it last year before the trade deadline; Derek Lee should have been traded for something while he was still worth something. Now, he's nothing more than nearly every other scrub on the roster.
Carlos Silva has been everything that I thought he wouldn't be following the Milton Bradley trade. So before he turns into Carlos Zambrano, trade him while he's worth something.
Speaking of Zambrano, he showed how much his team mates mean to him. The Cubs are better off releasing him. We are paying him to fail, and fail miserably. What good is he doing for the team? He used to be that spark for the team, and now he's a bomb waiting to burst at any time.
This team is going no where fast. The time has come to completely rebuild the team. Like I said, keep the young stars: Castro, Colvin and Marmol. The rest should be history.
On that note, Cubs baseball has become a depressing nightmare.
Get used to looking at the L flag, people. We have another five years of disappointing baseball ahead of us.
Lately, I've only witnessed Cubs baseball that I never wanted to see - a bunch of overpaid, underachieving baseball players with no sense of urgency or knack for winning. Our lineup was constructed to hit the ball, and the Cubs lack offense when it matters most. Forget about the bullpen. If the offensive lineup could produce, half of the problem would be solved.
The money that is invested into these players is absurd. All of these problems resort back to Jim Hendry and the idiotic contracts given to the our "star" players. The number one priority on Mr. Ricket's to-do list this coming off-season should be to fire Jim Hendry. He has single handedly run this organization into the ground, and it is going to take some time to fix this mess.
Aside from the Cubs GM, what is the team's second biggest problem? Lou Piniella. Oh, Lou. What should be done with you? I think it's time to hang 'em up. It's apparent that you do not care anymore. Just retire. Or in better words, resign. Sooner rather than later.
The organization needs to completely clean house, so begin with whoever you can. Sweet Lou is not helping the team win. I respect what he has done though out his career, but I think it's about time to call it quits...preferably before, or at, the All-Star break.
On that note, the second coming of Ryne Sandberg should begin immediately after Lou's resignation. Ryne has been coaching in the Cubs farm system for several years, and coaching a team like the current Cubs will be a challenge, but a learning experience for a new coach like Ryne-o.
I've heard people mention Joe Torre, but if that is the case, it is not going to work. If Joe were to coach the Cubs, he would come in next year, and by then, Sandberg has first priority. However, if Sandberg is not ready when Lou's tenure in Chicago ends, who else could take over the team at such a terrible time?
The answer: Bob Brenly. At this point in time, no one knows the team better than Bob Brenly. Tune in to any WGN broadcast and chances are that you'll hear Bob Brenly second guess one of Lou Piniella's coaching decisions. And you know what? More times than not, Bob Brenly is the one correct, and Lou is wrong.
If there's one person other than Ryne Sandberg that should coach this team, it is Bob Brenly. He's affiliated with the organization and he owns the thing that all Cub fans have dreamed of - a World Series ring.
After the GM and manager are replaced, it's time to completely rebuild the team. Aside from Starlin Castro, Tyler Colvin and Carlos Marmol, every other player needs to be traded or released as soon as possible. It is pathic. There is nothing else to be said about this team other than pathetic.
I said it last year before the trade deadline; Derek Lee should have been traded for something while he was still worth something. Now, he's nothing more than nearly every other scrub on the roster.
Carlos Silva has been everything that I thought he wouldn't be following the Milton Bradley trade. So before he turns into Carlos Zambrano, trade him while he's worth something.
Speaking of Zambrano, he showed how much his team mates mean to him. The Cubs are better off releasing him. We are paying him to fail, and fail miserably. What good is he doing for the team? He used to be that spark for the team, and now he's a bomb waiting to burst at any time.
This team is going no where fast. The time has come to completely rebuild the team. Like I said, keep the young stars: Castro, Colvin and Marmol. The rest should be history.
On that note, Cubs baseball has become a depressing nightmare.
Get used to looking at the L flag, people. We have another five years of disappointing baseball ahead of us.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Phil Jackson speculations
The Phil Jackson-to-Chicago speculations have been discussed too much to not think about lately. Last month I blogged about the possible return of Phil Jackson to Chicago, and the ideal scenario for that to happen. As of now, the reunion is still a possibility.
As of today, Phil has been asked by the news, and it has aired on TV, whether or not he will return to the Bulls. Basically, he said no. Then, he was asked if he doesn't coach in L.A. next year, will he just be at home, retired. Phil responded by saying that he has never been a person who can make commitments. Hmm...
The Lakers are tied 2-2 with the Suns in the Western Conference Finals. Personally, I do not think the Lakers will lose at home, thus, they will face the Celtics in the finals.
Oh man. I will be rooting for the Celtics in that series. If the Lakers win another championship, Phil will reside in Cali for at least one more year and add another ring to his collection of 12 throughout his NBA career. But if the Lakers lose, he could leave Cali and coach somewhere else.
Remember, he did say he has never been someone to make commitments.
He has been in the league for enough years to know how to handle the media in order to keep his name out of negative context. If he said he was considering Chicago, that would set off fireworks all over the news. Phil is a smart man. You don't win 12 rings because of good luck.
If Phil returns to Chicago, that brings the Bulls that much closer to signing Lebron, and maybe another All-Star player.
For now, Go C's!
As of today, Phil has been asked by the news, and it has aired on TV, whether or not he will return to the Bulls. Basically, he said no. Then, he was asked if he doesn't coach in L.A. next year, will he just be at home, retired. Phil responded by saying that he has never been a person who can make commitments. Hmm...
The Lakers are tied 2-2 with the Suns in the Western Conference Finals. Personally, I do not think the Lakers will lose at home, thus, they will face the Celtics in the finals.
Oh man. I will be rooting for the Celtics in that series. If the Lakers win another championship, Phil will reside in Cali for at least one more year and add another ring to his collection of 12 throughout his NBA career. But if the Lakers lose, he could leave Cali and coach somewhere else.
Remember, he did say he has never been someone to make commitments.
He has been in the league for enough years to know how to handle the media in order to keep his name out of negative context. If he said he was considering Chicago, that would set off fireworks all over the news. Phil is a smart man. You don't win 12 rings because of good luck.
If Phil returns to Chicago, that brings the Bulls that much closer to signing Lebron, and maybe another All-Star player.
For now, Go C's!
Monday, May 24, 2010
Third time is a charm
Hawks win! They are going to the Stanley Cup for the first time since '92, and they have not won since '61. I've already written about how awesome it is from a fan's perspective, but how about from the eyes and heart of Marian Hossa?
This is his third consecutive year reaching the Stanley Cup finals, however, he has yet to lift Lord Stanley's Cup. First, he was playing for the Penguins, the year they lost to the Red Wings. The following year (last year), he signed as a free agent with the Red Wings. The Red Wings lost to the Penguins in the finals. This year, he branched out from previous Cup winners and signed a 12-year contrct with the young, talented Blackhawks. And as we all know, the Hawks are waiting to see who their opponent will be in the Stanley Cup finals.
Again, this is his third time playing in the finals. Will the third time be a charm for Marian Hossa? Yes, I believe so. He may not have scored as many times as people would have suspected, but he does the little things to create scoring opportunities. Whether he takes a hit in order to push the puck out of the zone, or steal the puck and use his strength to create a scoring opportunity for a teammate, he does the dirty work in order for his team to win. He is a man on a mission.
Like I've continued to say, the Hawks are a group of young, talented skaters. Game four against the Sharks proves that when the going gets tough, the tough gets going, and they have the ability to bounce back and fight their way onto victory. They are young, and because of their age, they have legs that can skate longer and harder than any other team in the league.
Even when they go down 2-0, they can score in a matter of minutes, one or even two times. This is the year. These guys will not look past either opponent they are destined to face in the Stanley Cup. It's playoff hockey, and the Hawks know this. The Nashville series was a scare for the fans, but the Hawks did what they needed to do in order to advance, and then they learned from their mistakes.
Keep the bandwagon moving. Go Hawks!
This is his third consecutive year reaching the Stanley Cup finals, however, he has yet to lift Lord Stanley's Cup. First, he was playing for the Penguins, the year they lost to the Red Wings. The following year (last year), he signed as a free agent with the Red Wings. The Red Wings lost to the Penguins in the finals. This year, he branched out from previous Cup winners and signed a 12-year contrct with the young, talented Blackhawks. And as we all know, the Hawks are waiting to see who their opponent will be in the Stanley Cup finals.
Again, this is his third time playing in the finals. Will the third time be a charm for Marian Hossa? Yes, I believe so. He may not have scored as many times as people would have suspected, but he does the little things to create scoring opportunities. Whether he takes a hit in order to push the puck out of the zone, or steal the puck and use his strength to create a scoring opportunity for a teammate, he does the dirty work in order for his team to win. He is a man on a mission.
Like I've continued to say, the Hawks are a group of young, talented skaters. Game four against the Sharks proves that when the going gets tough, the tough gets going, and they have the ability to bounce back and fight their way onto victory. They are young, and because of their age, they have legs that can skate longer and harder than any other team in the league.
Even when they go down 2-0, they can score in a matter of minutes, one or even two times. This is the year. These guys will not look past either opponent they are destined to face in the Stanley Cup. It's playoff hockey, and the Hawks know this. The Nashville series was a scare for the fans, but the Hawks did what they needed to do in order to advance, and then they learned from their mistakes.
Keep the bandwagon moving. Go Hawks!
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