BEAR DOWN!! January 24, 2007

I am absolutely giddy.
This is like an out-of-body experience.
I haven’t felt this happy in 21 years … and back then, I didn’t really know how special that feeling was.
The Chicago Bears are headed to the Super Bowl. My Chicago Bears. My favorite team of all time. The Super Bowl. THEE [...]

Pollard Gambles on Personal Future January 19, 2007

Let me just say it right off the bat … I think Jamie Pollard’s season ticket move for the Iowa vs. ISU game is a GOOD IDEA! It’s a business move and whether we like it or not…college football is BIG business.
We’ve heard from ISU fans and, according to Pollard, most are in favor [...]

The Greatest Lieutenant EVER January 19, 2007

Would you ever imagine Hayden Fry joining Kirk Ferentz’s staff … as offensive line coach?
What about John Wooden signing up to be Ben Howland’s #2 man at UCLA? Not very likely.
But, the same situation has, in fact, taken place in Iowa City. In the wrestling room, of all places. The [...]

You want us to do WHAT?!? WHEN?!? January 16, 2007

Let me just take a moment to announce my appreciation for all you early-risers out there. For the past two mornings, John Meyer and I have filled in for Larry Cotlar on KXNO’s Cotlar and Company radio program. 6:00-9:00am. Not exactly prime hours for a couple of guys who work until 11:00pm (or later) [...]

CAN YOU SAY SABAN? January 5, 2007

Now is not a good time for anyone named Saban to be living in or near Miami.
Not with menbers of the Miami media, southern Floridians and probably even some non-aquarian Dolphins considering the name on par with weasel. Those folks might even mention to you how close the name Saban is to satan. [...]