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Hello Chicago!

I follow all sports during all seasons but especially Notre Dame football, the Chicago Bears, and Chicago Cubs. I am the author of two blogs, http://www.loveyoursmith.blogspot.com and http://www.whatthoutheodds.blogspot.com

If you don't mind then feel free to check them out. I enjoy writing about sports, offering an opinion and different issues and all of that. I very much enjoy when others offer their opinions. Thank you for reading and for those of you that comment, for doing that as well.

Nick's Recent Articles

CHICAGO - AUGUST 22: Quarterback #6 of the Chicago Bears throws a pass under pressure against the New York Giants during their preseason NFL game at Soldier Field on August 22, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Bears-Giants: What a Difference a Week Makes as Jay Cutler Shines

Published 2 months ago
1,084 reads 7 comments

LAKE FOREST, IL - MAY 01: (L-R) Dave Peck #75, Marcus Freeman #58, Jarron Gilbert#73 and Al Afalava #46 of the Chicago Bears participate in a special teams drill during a rookie mini-camp practice on May 1, 2009 at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

One More Day in Bourbonnais for Chicago Bears

Published 2 months ago
226 reads 12 comments

SEATTLE - AUGUST 16: Cornerback Charles Tillman #33 of the Chicago Bears intercepts a pass against wide receiver Jordan Kent #82 of the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on August 16, 2008 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: Decision All but Announced at Cornerback

Published 2 months ago
1,245 reads 15 comments

BOURBONNAIS, IL - AUGUST 04: Three Chicago Bears helmuts rest on the field during a training camp practice on August 4, 2009 at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: Final Monday in Bourbonnais for 2009

Published 2 months ago
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Nick Writes About

Michael Gibbons responded to a comment on Can The Chicago Media Shut It
Michael Gibbons responded to a comment on Can The Chicago Media Shut It

The Short List What Nick thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Brady Quinn, Aramis Ramirez, Grady Sizemore, Curtis Granderson, Steve Yzerman, Dino Ciccerelli, Jay Cutler
Favorite Sports Teams

Cubs, ND, Bears, Red Wings
Favorite Coaches

Vinny Del Negro...or not
All Time Sports Moment

Michael Jordan's final career shot (that stuff he did in Washington didnt really count).
Most Memorable Game Attended

ND vs USC 2005 or Winter Classic 2009
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

56
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Joe Cool
Jordan or Russell?

MJ
Gretzky or Orr?

99
Federer or Sampras?

Fed
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Jack
Petty or Earnhardt?

Dale
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

I follow and root for the Big Ten...I am not a Big Ten Meathead

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by Michael
2 months ago

I am so annoyed by the Chicago Media over reacting to one preseason game
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/239097-can-the-chicago-media-shut-it
by Taylor
2 months ago

Hey Nick,

Ever wonder why professional athletes go broke?:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238022-why-professional-athletes-are-going-broke-and-what-we-can-do-about-it

Feedback is appreciated.

Thanks!
by Michael
2 months ago

Thanks for the support Nick. I love the back and forth. I'll be checking out your blog
by Michael
2 months ago

Hey Nick
good stuff. This article I wrote might interest you
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234592-who-will-started-if-jay-goes-down
by Trey
2 months ago

It seems all I hear about these days is our "manageable schedule"

http://tinyurl.com/kjotu3
by Cregen
2 months ago

SUPER BEARS SUPER BOWL!
by James
3 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/229291-the-nfc-team-of-the-decade-the-philadelphia-eagles

I actually wrote an article complimenting the Eagles. I need to go see if I've gone insane or not.
by Richard
3 months ago

Trying to become a featured columnist for the University of Houston Cougars football team...

Please read my article and comment on what you think of the story. Add me as a fan if you like my work and I will do the same.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226622-case-keenum-could-help-university-of-houston-win-conference-usa

Thanks!

ro
by A
3 months ago

Check out my latest submission,

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/225210-big-12-office-your-referee-crews-ignore-offensive-line-holding

Thanks

Andy P
by Mr.
3 months ago

would you like to join the bleacher report fantasy football league

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217832-the-bleacher-report-fanasty-football-league
by Michael
4 months ago

Nick,
I have a new one, if you want to take a look. Thanks.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/210433-notre-dame-and-the-bcs-the-notre-dame-rule
by VSN
4 months ago

www.virtualsportsnetwork.com/forum

Great articles...Your work is great and I wanted to invite you to my sports/sports gaming forum. We have a great forums to discuss sports and everything else. Great place to post articles for more exposure too! I hope you join! Posting your articles on VSN's forum bring a ton of reads. That is how most of my articles get 2,000+ reads.

By you posting, our NCAA Football Forum will really improve!
by Dann
4 months ago

He mate

wrote a piece which I tried to make my master piece. Could you please cheack it out. Don't be scared of telling me if it is bad

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/200865-painting-my-sports-idol
by T.W.
7 months ago

Check out my Article about the state of Duke basketball

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/147014-duke-disappoints-once-again-and-the-answer-is-still-obvious
by Paul
7 months ago

Please check out my short article along the same vein regarding Duke...

ps

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/145809-dukes-lack-of-scoring-depth-finally-bites-them

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Bears-Giants: What a Difference a Week Makes as Jay Cutler Shines

One More Day in Bourbonnais for Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears: Decision All but Announced at Cornerback

Chicago Bears: Final Monday in Bourbonnais for 2009

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