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Police Catch Adrian Peterson Going 109 MPH

*This is going to be the first of a series of articles that I will publish every Thursday that takes a real story and adds a humorous side to it. Hope you enjoy...

Written by Joe Willett about 1 day ago 301 reads 9 comments
Tuesday Night Thoughts: Who Will Break First, Saints or Colts?

Welcome to my new weekly column, this will be published every Tuesday night, and it will be called Tuesday Night Thoughts...

Written by Joe Willett about 3 days ago 547 reads 4 comments
The Biggest Problem for Jay Cutler

Michigan freshman quarterback Tate Forcier found himself, just months removed from taking high school finals, playing in one of Michigan's biggest rivalry games against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish...

Written by Joe Willett about 2 months ago 648 reads 11 comments
A Comprehensive Look at Why The Cubs Suck

I’m finally ready to get back to my Cubs coverage, I’m sorry that it took so long, but I finally have everything set up in my dorm but first, it’s been a while, how about ...

Written by Joe Willett about 3 months ago 144 reads 2 comments
Brett Favre Signs with Vikings; Why They Still Won't Win the Super Bowl

I woke up this morning a little groggy, just like every morning, and as I woke up, I did my usual routine, including checking my phone, which gets texts from ESPN whenever there is breaking news...

Written by Joe Willett about 3 months ago 1,274 reads 22 comments
Career of a Legend: Michael Jordan's Career Reduced to 10 Moments

Michael Jordan has a career that is paralleled by no other man in professional basketball. With all the games, titles, dunks, endorsements, and retirements, no other player has done so much for a game...

Written by Joe Willett about 3 months ago 868 reads 11 comments
The Story of How The Red Sox Broke the Curse*

The 2004 Red Sox were baseball's version of "America's Team." They took the city of Boston on a magical run as a group of scrappy players pulled together and ended an 86 year championship drought for the Sox...

Written by Joe Willett about 4 months ago 127 reads 13 comments
Don't Look Now, But the Chicago Cubs Might Just Have What It Takes

The following article is a post from TheDailyCub.com, a website that also boasts B/R writers Bob Warja and Ben Calloway. A little over half way to the end of the season, the Cubs have finally jumped past the St...

Written by Joe Willett about 4 months ago 218 reads 5 comments
Chicago Cubs Quick Hits: Ted Lilly, Ryan Dempster and B.J Ryan

According to Chicago Tribune writer Paul Sullivan, the Cubs’ lone All-Star is likely heading to the disabled list. “Oh gosh, we were just talking about getting [ Ryan] Dempster back,” manager Lou Piniella said...

Written by Joe Willett about 4 months ago 152 reads 0 comments
Chicago Cubs Take First Game Against the Milwaukee Brewers

The Chicago Cubs were able to get out of their offensive woes against Seth McClung and the Milwaukee Brewers, as they took down the NL Central division leaders 9-5...

Written by Joe Willett about 5 months ago 21 reads 0 comments
Chicago Bulls and the ESPN Trade Machine

After reading a Bob Warja article about the Chicago Bulls being stuck in NBA hell, I have decided to look and see what could be done to fix their current status...

Written by Joe Willett about 5 months ago 1,083 reads 4 comments
A Look at Randy Wells' Horrible Luck

This article was originally posted at TheDailyCub.com, a Chicago Cubs fan site that also boasts B/R writer Bob Warja. Randy Wells has pitched 44.1 career innings, posting an outstanding career ERA of just 1...

Written by Joe Willett about 5 months ago 86 reads 1 comments
Chicago Cubs Bullpen Blows Another Lead

The biggest difference between last season’s Cubs, which had one of the best records in the MLB, and this season’s team, has been the continually faulty play of the bullpen...

Written by Joe Willett about 6 months ago 105 reads 0 comments
Are the Chicago Cubs Back on Track?

The Cubs have been one of baseball’s big disappointments this season. The only team that has underachieved more has been the Yankees, but since A-Rod came back, they have been on a tear, which leaves the Cubs all alone...

Written by Joe Willett about 6 months ago 133 reads 2 comments
Who Makes What Happen: A Profile on the Coaches of the Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears are a team with a highly defensive mentality, but with the addition of Jay Cutler, the coaching staff is working on creating a new identity with a defense that still has holes and a suspect offensive line...

Written by Joe Willett about 6 months ago 164 reads 2 comments
10 Questions For Rex Grossman

While looking at the assignment sheet for the CBS NFL Correspondent position, I realized that I needed to come up with questions that I would ask to a current player on the team I want to cover...

Written by Joe Willett about 6 months ago 375 reads 0 comments
How My Grandpa Made Me a Bears Fan

The Chicago Bears are more than a team, they are a tradition unlike any other. They have one of the best teams of all time (see 1985) and they have built an aura around their defense matched by few other teams...

Written by Joe Willett about 6 months ago 53 reads 0 comments
Should the Chicago Bears Bring Back an Old "Rex-Like" Offense?

The Chicago Bears completely retooled their offense on their way to trying to become a potent offense throughout this off season...

Written by Joe Willett about 6 months ago 284 reads 0 comments
A Comprehensive Look at the Chicago Bears' Offseason

Sure, we are still months away from the regular season starting, but hey, rosters are basically set and it may be time to start looking at the Chicago Bears chances for this season...

Written by Joe Willett about 6 months ago 87 reads 1 comments
Chicago Bulls-Boston Celtics: Game Six Analysis

Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow. I can say that a million more times and it won't capture the excitement I had last night after watching another great game in part of the most intense first round series of all time...

Written by Joe Willett about 7 months ago 172 reads 1 comments
Chicago Cubs' Inconsistency Is Leading to a Dissapointing Season

The Chicago Cubs came into this season with the expectation of at least contending for a World Series title. However, they have struggled mightily this season, and have been unable to live up ...

Written by Joe Willett about 7 months ago 142 reads 4 comments
Chicago Bulls-Boston Celtics: Game Five Analysis

As I watched Game Five of the Bulls v. Celtics series, I was able to enjoy yet another outstanding game full of excitement...

Written by Joe Willett about 7 months ago 236 reads 2 comments
Easter Thoughts on the Chicago Cubs

This article was originally published at TheDailyCub.com, your place for all things Chicago Cubs. The Daily Cub also boasts B/R writers Bob Warja and Pat De Marco...

Written by Joe Willett about 7 months ago 66 reads 0 comments
Jay Cutler Traded To The Bears

Today, I was watching ESPN Around the Horn, eating some Cinnamon Raisin Toast and enjoying life when I see on the bottom of the screen on the ESPN Ticker, the words, "Denver Broncos QB Jay Cutler traded...

Written by Joe Willett about 8 months ago 31 reads 0 comments
Just Two More Weeks Until Opening Day: How Are The Cubs Looking Now?

Through 27 Spring Training games, the Chicago Cubs have been motoring as they try to get themselves ready for the season. When the Cubs are on, they are one of the better teams in the majors...

Written by Joe Willett about 8 months ago 137 reads 1 comments

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Joe Willett Article Archive

Police Catch Adrian Peterson Going 109 MPH

Tuesday Night Thoughts: Who Will Break First, Saints or Colts?

The Biggest Problem for Jay Cutler

A Comprehensive Look at Why The Cubs Suck

Brett Favre Signs with Vikings; Why They Still Won't Win the Super Bowl

Career of a Legend: Michael Jordan's Career Reduced to 10 Moments

The Story of How The Red Sox Broke the Curse*

Don't Look Now, But the Chicago Cubs Might Just Have What It Takes

Chicago Cubs Quick Hits: Ted Lilly, Ryan Dempster and B.J Ryan

Chicago Cubs Take First Game Against the Milwaukee Brewers

Chicago Bulls and the ESPN Trade Machine

A Look at Randy Wells' Horrible Luck

Chicago Cubs Bullpen Blows Another Lead

Are the Chicago Cubs Back on Track?

Who Makes What Happen: A Profile on the Coaches of the Chicago Bears

10 Questions For Rex Grossman

How My Grandpa Made Me a Bears Fan

Should the Chicago Bears Bring Back an Old "Rex-Like" Offense?

A Comprehensive Look at the Chicago Bears' Offseason

Chicago Bulls-Boston Celtics: Game Six Analysis

Chicago Cubs' Inconsistency Is Leading to a Dissapointing Season

Chicago Bulls-Boston Celtics: Game Five Analysis

Easter Thoughts on the Chicago Cubs

Jay Cutler Traded To The Bears

Just Two More Weeks Until Opening Day: How Are The Cubs Looking Now?

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