Oct 09 2007
I’m Not Dead
Though the Cubs did try to kill me this weekend, the Missouri Tigers and the Chicago Bears rescued me. (For the record, this was the first time Mizzou held Nebraska touchdownless since the Eisenhower administration.) Phew. Now that work has become normal again, and the Cubs are finished torturing me, I can turn back to what really matters: men pummeling each other.
A few notes:
- Dan Gable “stepped down” as assistant coach of Iowa wrestling. He will stay on as special assistant to the AD at Iowa. Translation: the good Lord will have to drag Dan Gable out of Iowa.
- To fill Dan Gable’s spot, the Hawkeyes have named Doug Schwab interim assistant coach. I wonder why the interim is attached? Who cares-it gives me a chance to post this picture of Schwab.
- The TUF 6 Finale fight card has been officially announced, with Huerta-Guida as the main fight on December 8.
- It doesn’t look like we’ll see any fights on HBO anytime soon. That’s fine with me, since I cancelled my subscription right after the Sopranos ended.
- I don’t usually write about boxing here but this worries me. Apparently, Evander Holyfield just won’t stop boxing. I’m a fan of the sport and the fighter, and it would break my heart to see any lasting damage done on the man. Please, for the love, Evander, quit fighting!
Tomorrow - another recap of the Ultimate Fighter. (I can’t wait to Dorian go ca-razy!) and soon, more wrestlers/coaches/teams to watch.
Tonight’s Ultimate Fighter recap will include some bonus Cubs playoff coverage. Cubs playoff coverage. Do you know how much fun it is to type that? I was born a Cubs fan. My paternal grandfather took me to my first Cubs game when I was 4, and he bought me a Jody Davis jersey. My 94 year old maternal grandmother is the biggest Cubs fan I know - and she has never watched the Cubs celebrate a World Series win. It’s not like this is the first time I have seen the Cubs in the playoffs. I don’t remember much of ‘84, but I do remember the ‘89 and ‘98 teams. Then 2003 happened. I sat with my father and watched as the Cubs fell apart against the Marlins - blegh, the MARLINS. This past Sunday, I asked my father, who was a teenager during the ‘69 Black Cat season, how he kept his faith. “Dad, 2003 shook me. I’m trying to get excited, but I also am a bit reserved because ‘03.” He just smiled at me and said “Because being a Cubs fan requires a WHOLE lot of faith.” That is does. So, I’m wearing my Cubs jersey (though I wish I had a Jody Davis Jersey) and my Central Division Champions hat. Don’t worry, UFC fans, this whole post will not be all about baseball. Let’s get it ON. 
