For the first time in awhile, the Ultimate Sports Wife and I did not tailgate or go out before or after a Bears game at Soldier Field – which actually made for a calm game day.

Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears
It was Monday Night Football so we arrived at Soldier Field shortly after 7 pm and headed straight into the stadium. The Packers took a late first quarter lead after Greg Jennings caught a 7-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers. The Packers held onto the lead at halftime 10-7.
However, that …

It was the last home game for the 2010 Chicago Cubs. My plan was to bring the Ultimate Sports Baby to his 27th Cubs game of the season and his 29th MLB game overall, but, of course, kids have other ideas.
Pre Game Dining
My cousin was in from New York City and wanted to watch the part of the Cowboys game before heading over to Wrigley Field. The nearest Cowboys bar to watch the game was Houndstooth Saloon – located at 3369 N. Clark St. (on the corner of Roscoe St.). …

I had a choice of which game to attend today. Northwestern was hosting Central Michigan at 11 am at Ryan Field. The Cubs had a 12:05 pm start. Since the wife was teaching skating as usual I chose to attend the Cubs game for two main reasons. First, I was bringing the Ultimaet Sports Baby with me to either game. Second, Wrigley Field is much easier for me living so close. Thus, Dylan went to his 26th Cubs game of the season.
St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs
The Cubs managed a …

It was the last game of the 2010 season that the Ultimate Sports Wife, Ultimate Sports Baby and I would be attending together. It was the 26th Cubs game the Ultimate Sports Baby has attended. We sat in the last section of the upper box down the left field line – a perfect spot if you are bringing a baby. First, you can take the elevator (located down the left field line) to the upper deck. Second, it is a short walk from the elevator to the upper deck box. …

In a rare Thursday night game at Wrigley Field the Giants slammed the Cubs 13-0 which was the 17th consecutive game the Giants have allowed three or fewer runs. The last team to achieve that feat was the 1917 Chicago White Sox who ended up with 20 consecutive games.
Juan Uribe hit two home runs in the second inning – a grand slam and a two-run home run. I am not sure how many times I have seen a player hit two home runs in the same inning but it sure …

The tides turned last night as the Cubs defeated the Giants 2-0 in another quick game. Last night’s game lasted 2:20 and tonight’s game was 2:22. Tonight’s game was the 16th straight game the Giants have allowed three or fewer runs. The last team to achieve that feat was the Oakland Athletics in 1981.
Post Game Dining
After the game, I headed to Ian’s Pizza by the Slice located at 3463 N. Clark St. Ian’s Pizza contains unique toppings for their slices. For example, their best selling slice is Mac N’ Cheese …

Tonight was the 70th Cubs game I have attended this season – by far the most I have attended for any single team in one season.  By the end of the home stand, I should have attended 75 Cubs games this season as I am not planning to miss any games.
Tonight was the fourth 1-0 game I have witnessed at Wrigley Field this season and my 17th 1-0 game overall – of course the Cubs lost to the Giants.  I am not sure why there is an increase in 1-0 …

This season is the first in awhile where the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs home games do not conflict with each other – meaning I do not have to choose which game to attend. Two years ago, I chose to attend the Bears home opener rather than the Cubs game since Tailgate Rob was tailgating before the game. This year was no exception as Tailgate Rob tries to attend the Bears home opener each season. Needless to say we were in the South Lot by 8:30 am.

After the tailgate, my …

As I wrote Thursday night, the Ultimate Sports Wife was selected to be an honorary coach for today’s Northwestern football game. The “honorary” coach gets to eat breakfast with head coach Pat Fitzgerald at the team’s hotel, attend two pre-game meetings, and watch the game from the sideline.

For me, this meant I had to attend the Northwestern football game with the Ultimate Sports Baby – alone. As usual, I met my friends for their pre-game tailgate. I parked for free on Colfax St. near the corner of Ashland Ave. I …

My original plan was to attend the BMW Championship for the third round on Saturday. However, my plans changed when the Ultimate Sports Wife was selected to be an honorary coach at the Northwestern football game vs. Illinois St. on Saturday. With the Bears home on Sunday, I would have to attend the golf tournament on either Thursday or Friday afternoon. After looking at my meeting schedule at work, Thursday was the day to go.
This was my third trip to the PGA tournament at Cog …