About

"Better to write for yourself and have no public, than to write for the public and have no self. "
- Cyril Connolly

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I am currently a community leader and a featured columnist covering the Cubs and Bears for Bleacher Report. Please understand that I have thoughts, and as such, my opinions can be strong at times. While you may not always agree with me, I mean no harm. I have no agenda, I just have strong opinions.

I also juggle...in my mind.

On a personal note, I have three kids, one of each. If you want to know more about me, Bleacher Report colleague Sam Wenk was kind enough to do a brief profile on me for B/R:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/30048-bleacher-report-exclusive-meet-cubs-senior-writer-bob-warja

Drop me a line on my Bulletin Board below, or via my personal e-mail: rememberthecoop@yahoo.com if you have questions or need any help.

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    D-Rose, Brian Urlacher, Jonathan Toews, Walter Payton, Michael Jordan, Dan Hampton, Jim McMahon, Kerry Wood, Ryne Sandberg, Billy Williams, Fergie Jenkins, Mark Grace, Rick Sutcliffe, Andre Dawson, Greg Maddux, Larry Bird, Wilt Chamberlain, Tony Esposito, Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, Keith Magnuson, Jack Nicklaus.

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Cubs, Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls

  • Favorite Coaches

    Phil Jackson & "Da Coach" Iron Mike Ditka

  • All Time Sports Moment

    The Chicago Bears Super Bowl season of 1985. Every where you went in Chicago, the Super Bowl Shuffle was playing. Never got tired of it.

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Believe it or not, it was a Chicago Cougars hockey game when Bobby Hull came back to Chicago and scored a hat trick. I got his autograph.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Most victories, losses & complete games, Cy Young. These records can never be broken because of five-man rotations and the evolution of the bullpen. Also, number of steroids injected into Barry Bonds, although A-Rod & Clemens probably gave him a run for his money.

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth - he was a great pitcher in addition to a great hitter, despite being drunk most of the time

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana. I don't remember much of Unitas. Then again, I don't remember much of last night.

  • Jordan or Russell?

    MJ

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    The Great One. Orr redefined his position; Gretzky redefined the sport. I would actually rank Gordie Howe second all-time.

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele. Besides, that Maradona chick is an overrated singer in my opinion.

  • Federer or Sampras?

    I'll pass - neither one looks good in a short skirt.

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    On or off the course?

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Tom Petty.

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Let me get back to you on this one

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    Living in the Midwest, I have to say the Big 10

Bulletin Board

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  • Delores Smith-Johnson posted 22 hours ago

    Delores Smith-Johnson

    Always glad to help, Bob!

  • Delores Smith-Johnson posted 2 days ago

    Delores Smith-Johnson

    You're welcome, Bob!

  • Josh Cembellin posted 5 days ago

    Josh Cembellin

    Hi, Bob. No problem, and thanks for the heads up!

  • Alison Myers posted 11 days ago

    Alison Myers

    Serial commas is two commas in a set of something on a list followed by the word and or or. For example: My favorite teams are the Blackhawks, Bears, and Bulls. B/R does not use the serial comma (though we used to), so that sentence in B/R style would read: My favorite teams are the Blackhawks, Bears and Bulls (only one comma).

    Hope that helps...if you ever have anymore questions, let me know!

  • Randall Woo posted 11 days ago

    Randall Woo

    No problem, Bob. Keep up the good work!

  • Big Bob posted 11 days ago

    Big Bob

    Bob, love your articles. They evaluate accurately evaluate the Bears. Have you considered writing about how the Bears still need to address the o-line? While it should improve this next year, what do you think about Webb as a long-term LT and a replacement at center since Garza doesnt have too many years left on the clock? What do you think the starting O-line will be Webb- Chris Williams -Garza- Louis- Carimi? What's the potential Bears try to FA Demetrius Bell or Carl Nicks?

  • Lindsey Young posted 13 days ago

    Lindsey Young

    Hi Bob, my profile picture is a photo of me interviewing Ryan Hollins when he played for the Timberwolves...

  • Lindsey Young posted 13 days ago

    Lindsey Young

    Hi Bo, my profile picture is a photo of me interviewing Ryan Hollins when he played for the Timberwolves...

  • Jason Parini posted 13 days ago

    Jason Parini

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1047412-you-know-youre-a-cubs-fan-if

  • Bill Allison posted 13 days ago

    Bill Allison

    You've won me over with your repeatedly great articles. Keep it up!

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