SB Nation User Blog: BadGuy

Ryan Dempster is training to be a Ninja...

BadGuy — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 17:25:05 -0000

So he says. He also has a goal of 50 saves this year. Both were said with a straight face apparently. Lets hope his optimism translates into the Cubs winning alot of games.

http://www.azstarnet.com/sports/174627.php

He's already been Captain America and a Hooters girl, so I almost find it natural he wants to be a Ninja as well.

Bears outstat Saints 11-1

BadGuy — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 21:23:14 -0000

From John Dewan over at Baseball Info Solutions, he does a stat of the week segment on WSCR with Mike Murphy. This week he broke down 12 categories for which the winner has won 14 of the last 16 Super Bowls. Since John himself is a Bears fan he decided to do it for the playoffs this year.

For the NFC Championship:
Category     Team with Advantage
Points Scored     Bears
Points Allowed     Bears
Point Differential     Bears
Fewer Net Passing Yards     Bears
Rushing Yards     Bears
Rushing Yards / Attempt     Bears
Opponent Net Passing Yards     Saints
Opponent Rushing Yards     Bears
Opponent Rushing Yards / Attempt     Bears
Opponent Total Yards / Game     Bears
Turnover Differential     Bears
Regular Season Record     Bears

Wow, that is a huge advantage for the Bears, eleven categories to one. Looking at all 40 Super Bowls, the only perfect season in NFL history, the 1972 Miami Dolphins, had the only perfect 12-0 tally on the predictor system. The other four teams winning 11 categories on the predictor system (including the 1985 Bears) also all won the Super Bowl. As a huge Bears fan I sure hope this Super Bowl predictor system works for the NFC Championship this year!

Best Off Season Move: Vernon Wells?

BadGuy — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 18:49:52 -0000

Out of all the "Power Bats" available right now, the one I find most exciting is Vernon Wells.
He's young, 26, he's talented (31 HR 106 RBI's, OBP .357 OPS .899), great range, great arm, great speed, although he doesn't try to steal much (17 SB in 2006).

With the impending loss of Juan Pierre, is there any reason that the Cubs shouldn't make a move for Wells?
There are several reasons there hasn't been much talk:

We don't have much to trade.
Felix Pie.
No assurances of signing him to a longer term deal.

So what would you be willing to give up for Wells?

Girardi Never had a chance!

BadGuy — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 18:09:02 -0000

According to this blurb of a 3 page article on SI.com Jon Heyman writes :

"As it turns out, Bruce Bochy was the Cubs' fallback choice had Lou Piniella turned them down. Apparently, GM Jim Hendry determined he wanted significant experience, which ,considering the trend toward cost saving, is refreshing."

Wow! Looks as if we were all duped into thinking that Poor Ol' Joe had a chance at all.

Link to the whole article (no more about the Cubs): HERE

Football Toughguys Poll on ESPN

BadGuy — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 14:49:32 -0000

It seems ESPN has posted a poll on the top 10 "ToughGuys" in the NFL. Urlacher is on the list but one gaping omission to me is the absence of Olin Kreutz. This guy has always been mentioned as one of the meanest SOB's on the field. If there was a write in I would definitely include him.
The list of 10 from which you can vote:

Steve Hutchinson, OG, Vikings
Ray Lewis, LB, Ravens
Donovan McNabb, QB, Eagles
Steve McNair, QB, Ravens
Troy Polamalu, S, Steelers
Will Shields, OG, Chiefs
Sean Taylor, S, Redskins
Brian Urlacher, LB, Bears
Hines Ward, WR, Steelers
Al Wilson, LB, Broncos

Cast your votes here:
http://sports.espn.go.com/chat/sportsnation/listranker?id=572

1st Diary, Crap article...

BadGuy — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 16:20:30 -0000

OK, so this is my first diary. I usually just contribute by posting in the comments but I thought I had to post a link to this crazy article by Paul Ladewski, from the Daily Southtown.
http://www.dailysouthtown.com/southtown/columns/ladewski/x18-lad1.htm
Now, I know this issue as been covered ad nauseum in various comments and diary posts, I just thought that the toxic tone of this article was interesting. Personally, I don't think it matters where we play, and if we are going to win a World Series I can't think of any other place I want the Cubs to win one.