Happy Birthday, You Ol’ Blog!
It’s been four years since Matt Hartwig and I started this thing in hopes that we could take over the world.
Unfortunately, our attempts at global domination have fallen short. Way short. Then both of us grew up, took big boy jobs and scrapped the world domination via sports blog chit-chat.
And while Hartwig has retired from the blogosphere, I’m still chugging along. As is this blog.
With that being said, I’d like to say thanks to this blog’s fanbase. I appreciate you all the same, but bless the Saluki fans for really putting me on the map and trusting me as a source for analysis and news.
I’d also like to give a shoutout to the contributors we’ve had over the years.
Johnny Sole. Jon Iaccino. Stile Smith. Brian Feldt. Jeff Engelhardt. Mike Carter.
Here’s hoping I didn’t forget anyone.
(Though I probably did.)
So, how will we celebrate another year of this blog’s existence?
Well, if it was up to me…
And if you’re note already doing so, follow this fine blog’s editor on Twitter @lcm1986.
Jason Whitlock Disses Chicago (And Jim Cornelison) Via Twitter
Sometime this summer, I hopped on the Jason Whitlock bandwagon.
Maybe it was his thoughts on the LeBronathon. Or the candid way he tackled social issues.
Whitlock, a polarizing columnist with a knack to start a forest fire in a place with no trees, was back to his old tricks on Monday night.
“Bulls/Lakers screwed up not calling in some heavyweights to do national anthem…. Someone call Alicia Keys please,” Whitlock tweeted last night, shortly after the Los Angeles Lakers trotted out a 14-year-old singer to to The Anthem prior to Game 1 of the Los Angeles Lakers-Dallas Maverics series.
I know nothing about the 14-year-old girl, but thinking Jim Cornelison isn’t a heavyweight in regard to anthem singers is a gross oversight. (more…)
Blackhawks Wake Up From Slumber & Slap Canucks
Fifteen days between posts must be some kind of record for us.
Alas, between the new job, moving and everything else that comes with starting a new life, there has been no time to produce TBDS content.
And for that, I apologize.
However, what I will not apologize for is the absolute butt-whippin’ put on by the Chicago Blackhawks last night in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs’ first round. (more…)
Redemption For Kaner? Not Quite. But It’s A Start.
Unfortunately, redemption doesn’t come in the form of a game-winning shootout goal.
No matter how awesome it looked.
In a hockey sense, Patrick Kane got some sort of redemption with his game-winner for the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday.
With the Hawks needing two points on a nightly basis, Kane’s sweet deke was timely considering the week that was in Chicago hockey. (more…)
Contrary To Popular Belief, TBDS Has Love On Valentine’s Day
I know you doubt it, but believe me when I say we here at The Big Dead Sidebar have a heart.
One that’s been broken by guys like Mark Prior, Jay Cutler, Rex Grossman and those of the ilk, but nevertheless we come back strong year after year.
So while everyone else cozies up to their favorite special someone before sneaking off in the night to go see their side piece, TBDS has compiled a list of things we love about our beloved Bulls, Bears, Blackhawks, Cubs, White Sox and Salukis. (more…)
Kaner Shuffle To Overtake Dougie As Nation’s No. 1 Dance Craze
Move over Braylon Edwards and any other NFLer who turned The Dougie into a nationwide dance phenomenon.
Let a Stanley Cup champion take over and show you how to boogie.
Get ‘em, Kaner.
Thanks, Blackhawks TV.
Can’t wait to see how Jonathan Toews tops this.
A Letter To Santa From The Big Dead Sidebar
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Dear Santa,
I have a confession to make. (more…)
Bulls, Bears & Blackhawks Help Chicago Sports Fans Win Weekend
In sports, there are winners and losers.
And as we wake up on a bitter Monday morning in Chicago, it can be said that no one won the weekend like Chicago sports fans. (more…)
Bulls, Blackhawks Ready For Homecoming
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Pack away the clown car and replace the circus music with Chelsea Dagger and the Alan Parsons Project.
The Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks are back in town. (more…)
It’s Election Day & TBDS Cares — Kind Of
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Election Day is one of those things that makes America great.
Like Apple Pie, baseball, 20-inch rims and deep-fried anything, voting has a unique place in what makes America what it is today.
And today, I will be taking part in a little bit of Americana. (more…)
