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This is it. Time to say Good Bye.
Well it has been about a year of writing on the Fanion and the time has come for this writer to call it quits (well at least from writing on this website). Based on the feedback I received during my “vacation”, it appears that life will go on without interruption. But before I sign off, I wanted to share some thoughts on my writing experiences.
First, writing can be extremely...
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August 13, 2009
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Chicago Cubs: The Implications of Selling the Cubs
This Article was originally posted in January, but the thought process still applies to the recent sale of the Cubs.I would rather watch paint dry than watch a baseball game. Now, don’t hate me. I don’t hate you for not liking futbol (uh, wait. yes, I do). Let’s just agree to disagree. I love futbol, football, and basketball and I just don’t get into baseball, golf, and...
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July 05, 2009
Tuesday Morning Thoughts: NBA needs Rule Clarification
A lot of NBA refereeing, some playoffs and of course, Bears Football and an update on Chicago baseball.
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June 01, 2009
Check out the NEW CSF Media Rankings
Check out this link, for the Fanion's rankings of the WORST Chicago Sports Media Members.Check out this link, for the Fanion's rankings for the BEST Chicago Sports Media Members.--
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June 01, 2009
Tuesday Morning Thoughts: We are the Champions!
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May 26, 2009
Jay Cutler Man Crush: It's happening
Oh no, my Cutler man crush is already starting. Wayne Drehs of ESPN Chicago put together these great replies by Cutler from a recent Q&A."Anytime a team wants to make a trade like that and give up what [the Bears] gave up, there's going to be a lot of pressure and a lot of high expectations," Cutler said Wednesday. "And I welcome it. It's going to be fun...
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May 26, 2009
Jay Cutler: It Begins
Sorry, no baseball posts here. But who cares about baseball when you have the Hawks in the playoffs and Jay Cutler in a Bears uniform? Ahh, it begins.
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May 21, 2009
Breaking Down Larry Mayer's Bears "Chalk Talk".
Below is Chicagobears.com report, Larry Mayer's recent Chalk Talk Q & A. My thoughts are in bold. His follow the question.Despite how well the Bears did in the draft and how they can never have enough defensive linemen, do you think this could be a make-or-break season for Tommie Harris?--I wouldn’t call this a make-or-break season for Tommie Harris. He’s only 26 years...
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May 20, 2009
Tuesday Morning Thoughts: Horse Racing
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May 18, 2009
Simmons and Gladwell: How to... Write
This story (HERE) is how sports journalists should write/interact with their readers. Smart, witty, and creative. This chat makes the reader think, while still being enjoyable and funny to read. While I can't stand Simmons' Boston Bias, I love the fact that he writes from the perspective of a fan. And Gladwell, well Gladwell is just brilliant.
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May 13, 2009
Tuesday Morning Thoughts: Ugly Tattoos
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May 12, 2009
Manny Ramirez Tests Positive and No One is Surprised
I was listening to Dan Patrick this morning when he introduced the news that Manny Ramirez would be banned 50 games for testing positive for drugs. Arguably the best hitter in baseball tested positive for what is possibly a performance enhancing drug and Patrick announced the news with the same intonation as "Bueller, Beuller". Patrick and crew were not surprised, not...
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May 07, 2009
Tuesday Morning Thoughts: Wolverine
The girl in Wolverine.
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May 04, 2009
Chicago Bulls: What We've Learned
What we’ve learned about our Chicago Bulls. 1. Vinny From Black is still an average coach. He’s the case study example for the saying “Players win games, coaches lose them”. Del Negro's coaching acumen won’t win us games, but there’s a chance that it will lose us some. 2. Ben Gordon is a clutch shooter, but causes match up problems for the Bulls’ defense because...
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May 04, 2009
NBA, Where Amazing Flagrant Fouls Happen
I don't quite understand the logic of "well it's the playoffs" when it comes to flagrant fouls. Either something is a flagrant foul or it isn't. Just because it's the playoffs doesn't mean blows to the head should now become legal. But that's the NBA, Where amazingly poor officiating happens.
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April 29, 2009
Tuesday Morning Thoughts: Let’s Play Who Did They Draft?
A lot of NFL Draft, some Bulls, and one Pulp Fiction.1. You’re a team with credibility issues and a vast history of retaining players with “off-the-field” problems. In fact, the stripes on your uniform make the perfect analogy to the stripes on prison inmate’s uniforms. Current players include a head case (Chad Ocho Cinco), a wide receiver with a rap sheet longer than...
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April 27, 2009
Chicago Bears' Jarron Gilbert Jumps out of Pools
I don't know if the Bears' first pick in the '09 draft is any good, but he can do this.
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April 26, 2009
Chicago Bulls vs. Celtics: Are the Celtics over their KG Depression?
What’s it like to watch the Bulls get beaten like a high school nerd after accidentally bumping into the school bully? Well, I imagine it’s like getting stabbed in heart with a dull plastic knife. The Bulls managed to allow an old, mentally abused (still getting over the fact that their messiah KG won’t play) pierce them in the heart like one of those guys from the Last of...
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April 24, 2009
Chicago Sport's Center
I am too angry to write anything about the Bulls' performance in Game 3. So here is ESPN Chicago's SportsCenter highlights.
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April 24, 2009
Chicago Bulls: Keys to Victory over Celtics.
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April 22, 2009
Chicago Bears Draft Preview: Forget it, We have Cutler
Ordinarily, I would want to write about the Bears' upcoming draft; who they should take, their needs, etc. But, we now have Jay Cutler, so who cares. Here's a nice glimpse of our franchise QB. (never thought I would ever say that).
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April 22, 2009
Tuesday Morning Thoughts: NBA Basketball Pet Peeves.
If you have a timeout, you don't have to complete a baseline in-bound pass. A little bit about what bugs me about the NBA, thoughts on the Bulls and Celtics, and what angers me about Vinny Del Negro.1. Why is it that when an NBA team calls a timeout after a made basket, the ball gets inbounded at the ¾ court line at the end of games? I have never understood this. You take...
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April 21, 2009
Chicago Bulls vs. Celtics Playoff Preview
WE could sure use this guy on the left.Something turns on in the playoffs, maybe it's a switch or some internal time clock that goes off. Teams that normally play good defense start playing great defense. The run and gun teams get trapped in a half-court game. The game becomes physical, slow, but intense. The great players start playing defense like it's march madness...
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April 16, 2009
Tuesday Morning Thoughts: Masters
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April 14, 2009
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