Blackhawks

Very rare hockey new for Second City Sports Fan, since I don’t watch hockey that often especially the Blackhawks who have been blacked out on television for years in the city of Chicago and the surrounding area. Good news they are average again!!!!!! Currently in 5th place in the Western Conference with 20 points and tied with three other teams who also have 20 points. But have the third most wins in the Western Conference just behind the two powerhouses in the Conference Detroit Red Wings and the Colorado Avalanche. Who knows the Blackhawks could be on the verge of becoming average once again.

Stay in LA

As the Chicago Bulls continue to struggle in the early going of this season relentless talk about Kobe has been squashed by GM Paxon saying a few weeks ago that there are no trade talks ongoing between the Bulls and Lakers. If that is so why are the payers who are involved in this possible trade playing uninspired basketball? Some say the trade talks are hurting this team and are the reason for their slow start. I don’t think this is true. Over last few years with Skiles at the helm the Bulls have historically started slow. Two years ago losing there first 9 games, and last year also starting slow again even with their new star Ben Wallace. This is typical for the Bulls and no reason to hit the panic button and trade for Kobe. Keep hi in LA, if the Bulls trade all there great young players away for one great player, well we should rename the team the Chicago Lakers, because it will be the same situation in Chicago that Kobe has in LA were he is a star without any support.

QB Controversy?

In last weeks win over the Oakland Raiders starting quarterback Brian Griese had injured his non-throwing shoulder in the second quarter of Sunday’s game. Rex Grossman came in for the injured QB and threw a 59 yard touchdown pass to Bernard Berrian. “It’s unclear who’s going to start Sunday,” Smith said during his Monday press conference at Halas Hall. “We finished with two guys that could play, Rex Grossman and Kyle Orton, so that’s really what we’re dealing with right now.” I think it is very clear who should start next week against the Seahawks. Kyle Orton!! Grossman had his chance and well he blew it. His up and down play over the past few years has left a bitter taste in the mouths of Bears fans. Frankly I am tired of seeing him mentally breakdown when he has all the skills necessary to be a good NFL quarterback. It is time to give Kyle Orton a legitimate shot at a starting role for this team. I say the decision is a simple one. Put Orton IN!!!!!!!!!!!