Well I would certainly be remiss as a Cubs fan if I did not make mention of the fact that my beloved North Siders clinched the NL Central title this past Saturday. I would also be remiss if I did not mention that they clinched the crown at home against the hated St Louis Cardinals. My father being a Cards fan, all I can say is.....THAT HAD TO HURT!
:)
The Cubs are truly having one of their greatest seasons in my lifetime, or the lifetime of pretty much anyone else alive---last time they won two of ANYTHING in a row was like 1908, and I'm guessing there are not a lot of folks out there who fondly recall that particular year.
So last weekend Notre Dame comes out and just flatout blitzes Michigan in route to a terrific 35-17 victory. They show emotion, a running game, a passing game.....I mean it looks like things have finally started to turn the corner. Which leads us to this past weekend vs. Michigan State and the dreadful 23-7 loss in which the Irish ran for a grand total of like 25 yards. Someone really needs to give our offensive line a swift kick in the rear-end, because our season is already 1/4th of the way over. This weekend vs. Purdue? Important game....don't kid yourself.
My Florida Panthers kicked off the 08'-09' campaign last evening with a pre-season win (WIN?? Did I just say the words Florida Panthers and WIN in the same sentence??)
over the Calgary Flames in Calgary by a 3-2 score. Always nice to stick it to former coach and GM Mike Keenan too. By all accounts, the team actually looked....dare I say.....impressive in their pre-season debut. Stanley Cup---here we come!!!
Finally, my Minnesota Vikings, who thus far had pretty much disappointed horribly, came up with a very nice 20-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. The defense had a very solid game and new QB Gus Frerotte actually helped the Vikes show (GASP!) something that resembled a passing game. Wonders upon wonders.
Also I read that former Vikings great Wally Hilgenberg, starting outside LB on all four of the great Vikings teamsthat went to the Super Bowl died yesterday of Lou Gehrig's disease. Wally was a terrific player for Coach Bud Grant during those "Purple Power Years" and will no doubt be missed.
Later,
Jeff
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