Latest Post | Last 10 Posts | Archives
Previous Post: Pritzker unveils higher education plan, but not pricetag
Next Post: Promises, promises
Posted in:
* Oops. I forgot to post a question. Illinois sports open thread, perhaps? Have at it.
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 3:58 pm
Sorry, comments are closed at this time.
Previous Post: Pritzker unveils higher education plan, but not pricetag
Next Post: Promises, promises
WordPress Mobile Edition available at alexking.org.
powered by WordPress.
I remember for years dreaming about what it would be like for the Cubs to play meaningful baseball games in September.
Now it’s too stressful to watch.
Also, so long Hawk Harrelson. Now I can finally watch the Sox on TV. He gone, hopefully forever.
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 4:00 pm
How about those Cubs? Swan dive at the end of the season.
Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 4:00 pm
September Swoon?
The Cubs as a wild card might be better, coming at it like underdogs.
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 4:01 pm
What 47th said
Comment by very old soil Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 4:02 pm
Is it just me or have the Cubs suddenly forgotten how to score runs this month. They look tired. Doesn’t bode well for the playoffs.
Comment by Pundent Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 4:05 pm
50 days till SIU Men’s Basketball plays Kentucky at Lexington.
Comment by Saluki Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 4:05 pm
Fun win for the Sox last night. I’ll miss Hawk, but I do like that HF is slowly taking over the Sox telecast.
Trubisky is trash, and will never be a franchise QB. But with this defense, the Bears will somehow stumble into the playoffs and lose in the first round. Calling it now.
Comment by ChrisB Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 4:07 pm
My question is who does everyone think is the top Illinois born athlete ?
Mine is a tie between Red Grange and Dick Butkus
Comment by South of I-80 Still Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 4:08 pm
Cubs will win the division, mark it down. Down to the wire is what you usually get in a good division, not the JV squad playing in the AL Central.
Comment by Precinct Captain Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 4:12 pm
Just imagine if the Bears drafted Patrick Mahomes instead. Wouldn’t have even required the too-clever-by-half trade to move up.
Comment by pto Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 4:13 pm
Saluki, most Illini fans have turned the page to basketball season, too. First practice was yesterday and team looks much more in tune with Underwood than last year.
Comment by Arthur Andersen Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 4:15 pm
Cubs fans are big Cards fans tonight.
Comment by Reality Check Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 4:18 pm
I-80: it’s gotta be Jackie Joyner-Kersee
What team should you be more optimistic for in the upcoming season: Bulls or Hawks?
Comment by Henry Francis Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 4:19 pm
NIU has still not fired Coach Rod Carey. Hopefully this is his last season, they will be lucky to have 3 wins.
Comment by Yup! Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 4:19 pm
Lifelong Cubs fan … they’ve played good ball all year but they are making me nervous. Should still manage a wild card spot if they don’t take the Central Division.
Going to be interesting if it ends up Red Sox and Cubs, since we root for both teams.
Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 4:22 pm
Illini find out if they can keep EJ Liddell a top 50 senior basketball player in state on Monday. Set to announce between Illini, Ohio State, and Mizzou.
Comment by Seats Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 4:25 pm
Cubs core is lacking leadership. In 2016 they wore opposing pitchers out by being disciplined and making every at bat a tough out.
Now it’s swing for the fences every time, regardless of the situation. Tough to watch.
Comment by SSL Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 4:28 pm
Illinois will not come off with a loss this weekend. And as to Cubs, 1969 a great year
Comment by DuPage Saint Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 4:28 pm
==The Cubs as a wild card might be better, coming at it like underdogs.==
A team with the 4th highest league payroll is no underdog.
Comment by City Zen Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 4:31 pm
===A team with the 4th highest league payroll is no underdog.===
A team, not a division winner, is arguably an underdog. That’s why they’re called a wild card team.
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 4:33 pm
==I-80: it’s gotta be Jackie Joyner-Kersee==
I’d throw in Ken Norton for consideration as well
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 4:51 pm
fun watching Cubs fans nervous even if they will make the playoffs. Sox game last night was so interesting to watch 1) because they did a fantastic job honoring Jim Angio on his retirement from directing the games on tv. learned lots watching all that and 2) because the Sox dug deep to make sure Shields did not lose what could be his last game with them, and even his last game in baseball. the team loves Shields. Also the Palka Polka!!!
Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 4:53 pm
I’m actually kind of excited about Illini basketball this year. Last year I was cautiously optimistic, but this year, I feel a good second year with Underwood. Really looking forward to seeing a few of these freshman standouts.
Comment by Steve Rogers Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 4:57 pm
Go Brewers. I just hope my Fighting Illini beat Rutgers.
Comment by Ravenswood Right Winger Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 5:01 pm
==they did a fantastic job honoring Jim Angio on his retirement==
Crazy to think Jim Angio’s career dates back to White Sox games on Channel 44.
Comment by City Zen Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 5:10 pm
You willing to put some $$ on that three-win prediction?
Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 5:22 pm
==Cubs fans are big Cards fans tonight.==
Meh. If St. Louis loses tonight, Cubs clinch a WC spot.
Comment by John Deere Green Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 5:35 pm
===My question is who does everyone think is the top Illinois born athlete ?
Mine is a tie between Red Grange and Dick Butkus====
Can’t argue with those picks but will throw George Connor in the top three also. Probably one of the last players to play almost an entire game. Offense, defense and special teams
Comment by Been There Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 5:43 pm
Illinois State University football go Redbirds they are off to go season.
Comment by Cler dcn Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 6:01 pm
@City Zen, good point. In the past 40 years of Angio’s work, the Sox have been all over the place media coverage wise.
Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 6:03 pm
Really excited about the 2021 White Sox.
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 7:13 pm
At cubs pirate game. 6 to 2
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 8:50 pm
Does talking about the “Timberbulls” upcoming demise count as Illinois centric sports news?
Comment by Timmeh Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 9:29 pm
All the Redbirds have left is a chance to play spoiler to the Cubs division title
Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 10:18 pm
Cubs melted. Tie in 9th
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 10:30 pm
Cubs managed a W in the 10th to hang on to 1st.
Regardless of the rest of the week, they will be in the post season.
Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Sep 26, 18 @ 11:12 pm
- My question is who does everyone think is the top Illinois born athlete ? -
Not on the list…Chicago native Chris Chelios. One of the greatest American players of all time, Hockey Hall of Famer, multiple time olympian and Captain of Team USA. Had some Stanley Cups along the way too. Ended his professional career in Chicago at the astounding age of 48, playing in the minors. Just returned to the hometown to join the Hawks organization.
Comment by Stuff Thursday, Sep 27, 18 @ 8:35 am