April 2009 Archive



Before Game 6, Take In Some Anti-KG Propaganda

by Bobby Loesch on April 30 at 11:37AM

This video is clearly biased, and it most likely includes several factual inaccuracies, but with that disclaimer out of the way, you can't ignore the actual game footage the video provides. So ignore the text (if you want), and just make your own opinions from there.

If this doesn't fire you up for the Game 6 tonight, you're not a Bulls fan.


In other news, the good team kicks off their second round series tonight. It starts right around when the Bulls game ends, so it'll probably end up being our solace and new hope from losing Game 6 or the calming down period from winning Game 6. And am I the only one who enjoys the late start times (Vancouver, baby)?

But, to quote an extremely fired up -- and biased in his own right -- Stacey King at the end of the Game 5 loss, "This is goin' seven!"

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You want Bulls thoughts?

by Ricky O'Donnell on April 29 at 4:16AM

You've got Bulls thoughts!10 of them.I watched this one as close as I could, but I was at work so it didn't have my full attention. Summer needs to be here. Like right now.Also, in case you need motivation to...

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'HAWKS

by Ricky O'Donnell on April 27 at 11:53PM

We wouldn't have gone as bonkers here as we did if the Bears had traded for a 25-year old Pro Bowl safety or defensive end. Wide receiver, even. The reason the day the Bears traded for Jay Cutler immediately earned...

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Bulls top Celtics in another classic

by Ricky O'Donnell on April 27 at 12:18PM

I'd first like to thank David Stern for not allowing NBA teams to foul when they're up three with under 10 seconds to go. That was the only thing I was worried about at the end of regulation to be...

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Bailamos! -- Bears Draft Iglesias

by Bobby Loesch on April 26 at 11:21AM

Juaquin Iglesias, (which is pronounced wahk-EEN... props Wikipedia), to the Bears with the second-to-last pick of the third round. He was the 99th player selected in the 2009 NFL Draft. Please don't call him Joakim Iglesias.Before the draft, I said...

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Bears Nab Pool Jump Guy

by Bobby Loesch on April 26 at 10:53AM

The Bears first selection in the draft came in the third round with San Diego State DL/DT Jarron Gilbert. It's easy to get a little bummed as a fan when your team drafts players you haven't really heard of... after...

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The Official TUP 2009 NFL Draft Liveblog

by Bobby Loesch on April 25 at 3:53PM

Ohhhhh yes. We're gonna liveblog this sumbitch.First things first: a slightly funny picture of Stafford.More sexiness (after the jump)......

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A Few NFL Draft Thoughts and Bears Theories

by Bobby Loesch on April 24 at 11:58AM

Quickly, to cleanse my system: that Bulls game was awful... if the first two games of this series reminded me why I love basketball so much, this game made me realize how truly awful the sport can be when nothing...

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Your Bulls-Celtics discussion thread

by Ricky O'Donnell on April 23 at 6:35PM

Meaningful links:- Simmons- Blog-a-BullThe first two games of this series have been awesome in every way basketball can be awesome. Can this series actually keep up this frantic pace? I can't wait to find out.Here's the thing that sucks, though.As...

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Since there is NOTHING going on in Chicago sports right now....

by Ricky O'Donnell on April 23 at 12:54AM

Let's talk about Lollapalooza!But first, here's a Bulls-Celtics Game 3 preview podcast I recorded with Eli yesterday. Just click to stream, or you can download it. Bulls talk, Game 3.mp3As for that Hawks game, I figured they'd have a tough...

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Bearly Relevant: Reflecting on the NFL Draft

by Ricky O'Donnell on April 22 at 1:09AM

This post was originally just meant to be a link to my new top ten list, followed by a detailed Lollapalooza breakdown. As you can tell though, I got a little carried away here. So I'll save the Lolla stuff...

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Bulls show they belong but what's with all the offensive boards?

by Ricky O'Donnell on April 21 at 3:46AM

You wouldn't think the Celtics' frontcourt advantage over the Bulls would be that great without Kevin Garnett, but the reason the Bulls lost yesterday was because Tyrus and Noah got owned on the boards. The Celtics grabbed 21 offensive rebounds...

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Monday roundup: remembering an undefeated weekend

by Ricky O'Donnell on April 20 at 12:17AM

Bulls!We'll get to Rose in a second, but I don't want his "welcome to superstardom" performance to cover up the fact that the Bulls' Game 1 win over the Celtics was a true team effort. We hear so many debates...

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It appears we have a nice little Saturday in front of us

by Ricky O'Donnell on April 17 at 3:27PM

MOUTHPIECE'S (what's with the caps?) Eamonn Brennan beat me to it, but it's worth reinforcing. Tomorrow is going to be an epic day in Chicago sports. We've got the Game 1 for the Bulls and C's at 11:30, Sox and...

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Your Six Link Blackhawks Playoff Primer

by Ricky O'Donnell on April 16 at 1:43PM

It's probably not a secret that I haven't watched too many Blackhawks games this season. After all, the Hawks section of our archives is pretty bare. It's not that I've been ignoring the Hawks on purpose, though. Far from it....

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TUP-Cast 5 (or 'Holding Down the Couch Springs')

by Ricky O'Donnell on April 16 at 2:28AM

Three-man booth: download(Type in the four-digit code, wait 45 seconds for the 'regular download' to appear.)I thought I found a way to stream this on the site, but it turns out we went waaay too long. I guess we'll have...

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Go to Top Ten

by Ricky O'Donnell on April 15 at 3:53AM

I tried hard on this one: top ten players in the AL Central. *PODSLet's just get one thing straight, something most of you should already realize: this will not work. Funny, sure. I'd even go so far to call it...

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The Perfect Gift for the Displaced/Confused/Color Blind Celtics Fan

by Bradwell on April 14 at 4:47PM

I like fitted hats.I like the way they shape my head, protect my eyes from the sun and make me look mildly urban and hip (like Turtle from Entourage, not Ricky during in the mid-90s).  So with a little free...

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Tuesday roundup

by Ricky O'Donnell on April 13 at 10:41PM

The power in my apartment is set to be shut down for four hours soon, so lets make this quick...A nice little Monday for me yesterday. I woke up to the Sox game, and caught the entire Bulls game. Writing...

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Oops, There Goes a Billion Kilowatt Dam!

by Bradwell on April 13 at 8:33PM

Harry's World Series CallToday, I am unspeakably grateful for that.  When Philadelphia won the World Series in 1980, Harry Kalas and the Phillies broadcast team were blackballed from calling any of the games due to the national broadcasting contract.  Harry...

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Monday roundup

by Ricky O'Donnell on April 13 at 3:45AM

I think its about time I get into the Blackhawks. The playoffs start Thusday night, at home against the Flames, and I can't think of a better way to build momentum than beating the Red Wings in the last two...

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ESPN Chicago

by Bobby Loesch on April 13 at 3:06AM

Right to the point: how do we feel about this?I'm certainly intrigued -- though it's potentially glorifying Scoop Jackson, so I might have to reconsider... ...

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Friday Roundup

by Ricky O'Donnell on April 10 at 1:02PM

The two top quotes of yesterday:1. Tyrus after the Bulls' 14-point beatdown of the '6ers last night:"We're the most dangerous team going into the playoffs in the Eastern Conference right now," Thomas said after the Bulls won their sixth straight...

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First Cutler, Now This

by Bobby Loesch on April 8 at 6:50PM

Top Ten, Rickhouse Riffs on 'Bama Bangs, TUP Podcast...I scheduled my entire work week around the fact that Monday's MLB opening day would be played on, you know, Monday. This idea presupposed there wouldn't be a Sunday night snowstorm in...

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A new fad will sweep Chicago

by Ricky O'Donnell on April 8 at 2:32AM

Your main course: a rather juicy top ten list.And in case you missed it: listen (and drink!) to our podcast (TUP-cast? I think so.). *One Jay Cutler angle that hasn't been hyped up nearly enough yet: Bama Bangs.Get ready Chicago,...

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TUP Podcast 4: we need a name for this

by Ricky O'Donnell on April 7 at 1:27AM

If we exclude the celebrated Hot or Not Era, I think TUP may be at its all-time strongest right now. Bradwell threw up a new post a few minutes ago, and Stompy's Cutler post got some love from the indispensable...

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Out of Context Stats

by Bradwell on April 7 at 1:12AM

Statistics are fun.  They're indicative of value, constantly changing, highly debatable and Joe Morgan hates them.  What's not to like?With 24 of the 30 Major League teams playing their first games, we've got all sorts of goofy one-game stats too...

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AL Central preview, predictions, and random thoughts

by Ricky O'Donnell on April 6 at 12:45AM

In case you missed it yesterday, check out Stompy's latest on Jay Cutler. We know you can't get enough.I guess I can't complain that there's nothing going on in Chicago sports anymore. Baseball season kicks off today, the Bulls are...

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Phuck Objectivity: Opening Night Live Blog

by Bradwell on April 5 at 7:26PM

Hey there.  I'm Bradwell and I'll be handling your TUP Live Blog for opening night.  Full disclosure: I'm from Philadelphia and plan to be a huge overreacting boner every time something goes execptionally well or poorly.  So, please, let's you...

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Baseball. Tonight. At 7. Live blog.

by Ricky O'Donnell on April 5 at 5:34PM

Bradwell is set to make his TUP debut tonight with a live blog for the first baseball game of the season, pitting his beloved world champion Phillies against the Braves. Festivities get under way at 7 p.m. Check in, if...

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Top 6 Funny Things About Jay Cutler

by Bobby Loesch on April 5 at 12:48PM

With all of this "moody crybaby" vs. "franchise savior" talk regarding the new starting QB for the Chicago Bears, people are totally dismissing maybe the most important quality about Jay Cutler: he's really, really funny.Obviously, a lot of it comes...

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Bearly Relevant: Franchise-altering trade edition!

by Ricky O'Donnell on April 3 at 2:10AM

In case you haven't checked out Stompy's take yet on the bestest trade ever, do so right now. This post will still be here when you come back. Promise.Whenever something really awesome happens to me, I get this undying feeling...

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Cutler Reaction: In Organized Thoughts, Complete Sentences

by Bobby Loesch on April 2 at 6:40PM

It started with a series of text messages...Cutler baby!Holy hell the world is endingI guess Virginia McCaskey just diedLet me be the first to say, Gay Cutler [Packer fan] With that to introduce it... the Bears, the Chicago Bears, our...

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CUTLER TMZOMG ORLYPWNED

by Bobby Loesch on April 2 at 5:35PM

Slightly more sense but equally uninformative hereAW JEAHHHI Google'd "greatest generation" ...

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Breaking news: Jay Cutler is a Chicago Bear

by Ricky O'Donnell on April 2 at 5:24PM

Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssss ...

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The time for scoreboard watching is upon us

by Ricky O'Donnell on April 2 at 1:55PM

Good off-day for the Bulls on Wednesday. The Bobcats blew one against the Garnett-less Celtics, and Detroit got walloped by the Nets. With six games left, the Bulls have a game and a half lead for the final playoff spot...

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Note to the Chicago Bears: Trade for Jay Cutler!

by Ricky O'Donnell on April 1 at 12:01AM

First things first: Top ten Chicago numbers*CUTLERGATEThe Denver Broncos stopped playing games with their unhappy quarterback. Jay Cutler is available in a trade. (I like how old people always make a big deal about throwing -gate at the end of...

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