Monthly Archives: December 2005

The Last Cub Thought of 2005

Posted on December 30, 2005 by JJH

Probably my last post for the year, and all it’s really going to do is direct you to my foxblog, but probably the final entry into that space. Read it here. We’ll turn the page into 2006 here next week, … Continue reading →

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24: Good comic book or bad comic book?

Posted on December 14, 2005 by JJH

That’s from Ghostbusters, and it’s only partially relevant to this post, which is being crafted at nearly 1 a.m. my time — I can’t sleep, so I’m somewhat delirious. I’ve got work on my mind, in particular, dealing with bidding … Continue reading →

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Iowa State beats Iowa under Friday Night Lights

Posted on December 10, 2005 by JJH

Though it was probably impossible to miss if living in the Hawkeye state — Iowa State defeated Iowa, 72-60 last night. Sigh. This after all my spouting off about the inferiority of Iowa State football and fans. At least they … Continue reading →

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Les Petits Ours procurent Juan Pierre de Les Poissons

Posted on December 7, 2005 by JJH

Well, today Plan B of the Cubs’ offseason rounded into shape, as Chicago ostensibly filled two needs — a centerfielder and leadoff hitter, by acquiring pesky Juan Pierre from the Florida Marlins for Cub prospects Renyel Pinto, Ricky Nolasco, and … Continue reading →

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Cyclone Nation gnashes teeth, Iowa still better

Posted on December 5, 2005 by JJH

Apologies from all of us here at Mister Faded Glory; we neglected to immediately post the good news unveiled on yesterday’s non-holiday “Bowl Selection Sunday,” revealing Iowa’s bowl fate — a second Outback Bowl berth in three years. Once again, … Continue reading →

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Matt Murton, leadoff hitter?

Posted on December 5, 2005 by JJH

Baseball’s winter meetings have started and to hear any number of reports tell it, after Rafael Furcal’s spurning of the Cubs, Chicago has now targeted Juan Pierre, current Marlins centerfielder, as their prime quarry in the trade or free agent … Continue reading →

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Why am I covering USC v. UCLA?

Posted on December 4, 2005 by JJH

The only college football game that interested me today was UCLA vs. USC. I have a sort of bizarre fascination with UCLA, in another life, perhaps I would have considered (or wisened up, it’s California.) attending that school. Anyway, I … Continue reading →

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Is no news good news? Not when you’re a Cubs fan.

Posted on December 1, 2005 by JJH

… good news? Not when you’re a Cubs fan, it is not.

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