EVERYTHING SPORTS

What the hell is wrong with RUSSELL MARTIN??? didn't he understand that all he had to do was sign the cubs contract and immediately get in line for his world series ring?? didn't he understand that the offer came from one of the most storied franchise in baseball who have become destiny's child over the last several months and EVERYONE would kill to play for them? well, i guess not everyone.

the cubs are going to learn very quickly that the days of people lining up for a chance to play in wrigley are long gone. as the very religious ANDY PETTITE once said, "it's a wonderful city and a great place to play a weekend series but the park has nothing to offer long term." 

 players like amenities like spacious locker rooms, state of the art batting cage facilities featuring instant video analysis, ample parking for their oversized vehicles, shower rooms that hold more than six people at a time and plumbing that actually works ALL the time and the cubs have none of this. but they do have rats behind the outfield walls who come out to play on a regular basis.  i guess that's something. so now it's on to JON LESTER. 

the BEARS calmed some of their fans down with a win over a really bad minnesota team and they actually have a chance to win this week's LOVIE BOWL against tampa bay but then it's on to detroit for a thanksgiving morning tilt and i dare say the two week euphoria will come to a sudden halt in motown.

how sweet was that NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS win IN south bend? how arrogant is irish coach brian kelly? going for two points when a simple p.a.t. puts the game out of reach? that purple faced jerkwad is being villified by the south bend media and there are definite rumblings over his future. i think his seat got real hot over the weekend.  and remember, the irish are not afraid to launch coaches even with years left on their contracts.

here's proof there's just too many bowl games: if northwester can beat purdue & illinois in their final two games, they become bowl eligible and will get a spot in one of the 39 bowl games.

many of you know JIM KRISTOF from the local bowling alley.  his son jimmy plays offensive tackle (#79)  for the WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS and if they continue their winning ways, it looks like they'll be playing in the first BAHAMAS BOWL in nassau on christmas eve. the team was godawful his first two years but their new coach has finally righted  the ship.  good for jimmy!  p.s.  jimmy's team has a showdown for the division crown at home the day after thanksgiving against NORTHERN ILLINOIS. and yes, it'll be on television.  bye for now