Articles filed under Spellman, Mike

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  Doeren’s departure from NIU pungently understandable Dec 7, 2012 12:00 AM
  Mike Spellman understands the timing of college coaches leaving before bowls games are played, but he doesn't like it. There's no solution in sight either. "I'm not sure that there's a way to legislate or mandate that," NIU athletic director Jeff Compher told me. "I think there are a lot of fans and alumni out there who would like to see something like that put into place. But I haven't heard any schools or conferences or folks from the NCAA bring it up as anything that's a potential for the future."
  

   
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  United they (don’t) stand in track brouhahaNov 30, 2012 12:00 AM
  Fines, hirings, big feet and a little bit of hockey. All that and more in this week's Spellman's Scorecard.
  

   
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  Spellman’s Scorecard: Not feeling too good about Vikings game Nov 23, 2012 12:00 AM
  It's a holiday edition of Spellman's Scorecard. A little bit of everything ... plus a little dessert.
  

   

• Back in the day takes back seat to new reality Nov 16, 2012 12:00 AM
  The uproar over Urlacher. The concern over Cutler. That and much more in Spellman's Scorecard.
  

   
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  Will Bears’ Peppers produce special prime-time show Nov 9, 2012 12:00 AM
  All this talk about Houston's J.J. Watt, though legit, has me thinking we're in for a special prime-time performance by Julius Peppers, Mike Spellman writes in this week's Spellman's Scorecard.
  

   
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  Ozzie last of a vocal, charismatic breedOct 26, 2012 12:00 AM
  The firing of Ozzie Guillen marks the end of an era. Spellman's Scorecard discusses, Guillen, FOX's super slo-mo and even the Cubs and the White Sox - along with the usual nonsense.
  

   
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  Spellman’s Scorecard: Enough already on ‘sideline’ Cutler Oct 5, 2012 12:00 AM
  An easier week for Jay Cutler? More intense negotiations between the NHL and its players? Naming winter storms? Mike Spellman is all over it in this week's Scorecard.
  

   
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  Bears Bites: Huge D in the Big D Oct 2, 2012 12:00 AM
  Um, remember the last time the Bears marched into Dallas and simply crushed the Cowboys? The year was 1985. Too soon? Maybe, but why not think big? This and more from Mike Spellman.
  

   

• ‘D’ gets it done for BearsSep 23, 2012 12:00 AM
  Mike Spellman is feeling good about the D,' feeling lukewarm about the O,' and feeling just a little better O'verall, even though a Monday night showdown in Big D' is cause for concern.
  

   
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  How about A.J., Youk wearing Cubbie blue next season? Sep 21, 2012 12:00 AM
  Maybe the Cubs ought to look no further than across town to fill their needs at third base and catcher, says Mike Spellman in this week's Spellman's Scorecard. Kevin Youkilis and A.J. Pierzynski could provied the Cubs some instant leadership.
  

   
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  Spellman’s Scorecard: What to do with Bears off this weekend Sep 14, 2012 12:00 AM
  Even though the Bears won't play again for over a week, Mike Spellman says not to worry, there's plenty of other events to keep you busy.The Scorecard also looks at some interesting numbers and marvels at the class of Tom Hanks.
  

   
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  At last, Cubs' Sveum utters something that's eminently quotable Sep 7, 2012 12:00 AM
  From eyeballs to mustaches, Urlacher to Bobby V., Mike Spellman's Scorecard has a take on it all.
  

   

• Kudos to Maciaszek for two-plus decades of excellence Aug 30, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Scorecard says goodbye to a co-worker, looks at the Cubs by the numbers and offers though on the Bears and the menu for a Labor Day weekend.
  

   

• Spellman’s Scorecard: Second NFL team in Chicago? Aug 23, 2012 12:00 AM
  Another NFL team in Chicago? Mike Spellman doubts that's going to happen. The Scorecard also talks horse, hockey and Lovie Smith.
  

   

• Spellman’s Scorecard: What’s with all these injuries? Aug 17, 2012 12:00 AM
  Mike Spellman talks injuries, Urlacher, and of course the Arlington Million in this week's edition of Spellman's Scorecard.
  

   
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  Spellman’s Scorecard: Some things you notice watching OlympicsAug 10, 2012 12:00 AM
  Other sports stories, notes, photos and graphics
  

   
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  Spellman’s Scorecard: Pistorius a true Olympian Aug 2, 2012 12:00 AM
  Other sports stories, notes, photos and graphics
  

   
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  Reinsdorf has right idea on baseball expansion Jul 26, 2012 12:00 AM
  White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf didn't get where he is by luck. The guy is one smart cookie. Case in point: during a fundraiser to support baseball in Israel held Wednesday night at Harry Caray's Restaurant, the Chairman was asked about the possibility of international expansion for MLB. Here's what he told those on hand: "I don't see any baseball expansion right now. If it were up to me, I would contract two teams."
  

   

• Many perfect things about day for Santo Jul 22, 2012 12:00 AM
  Ronald Edward Santo: Hall of Famer. At last. And in case you weren't sure of the gravity of the honor, watching the likes of Sandy Koufax, Frank Robinson and Willie Mays parade to their seats onstage before the ceremony certainly did the trick.
  

   
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  Guillen moves on, Hawks move in, London calling Jul 19, 2012 12:00 AM
  Mike Spellman drops some more names and observations in his weekly Scorecard column. See what he has to say about Ozzie Guillen, Marian Hossa, the 2012 Olympics, Kevin Youkilis and jockey Jerry LaSala. And yes, LOL is allowed.