Sports Columns
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Lions show signs of successSep 18, 2009 11:00 pm - As you head toward Joliet's Memorial Stadium on U.S. Highway 52 there is a sign commemorating Joliet Catholic's state-record 13 football championships. That didn't matte...
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Playoff-type performances nothing newSep 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Performing under playoff-type conditions is familiar territory for Fremd and Rolling Meadows. And the two Mid-Suburban League football teams with the longest current pos...
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In NFL fantasy football, 20-carry RBs rareSep 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Two years ago, I made a simple observation that the days of the true feature back in the NFL were coming to an end. It wasn't like I was Nostradamus or anything. You did...
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Competition brings out the best in Carmel's SerioSep 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Two-a-day football practices are often grueling, which is why Carmel quarterback Brian Serio rarely made plans beyond them. "I usually came home and just slept for the r...
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This best friend lasts just about foreverSep 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Man's best friend isn't his dog, but rather it is his trusty knife. Various types of blades have been part of the lives of farmers, warriors, hunters and gatherers. But...
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No doubt about it - South Elgin has arrivedSep 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Doubt, the internal enemy of all high school football teams, could have infiltrated the minds of South Elgin's players when they fell behind Marmion 14-0 after one quart...
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'Three points a must' for Fire vs. ColumbusSep 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Forget all the injuries. Forget the controversies. Forget the departures, both in the recent past or planned for a couple of months down the road. The Fire organization ...
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For Wheaton Academy's Pell brothers, football is a snapSep 15, 2009 11:00 pm - The Pell brothers, Wheaton Academy sophomore Aaron and senior Brian, have admittedly discussed their differences over the rare wrestling match. Any hard feelings were fl...
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Offensive woes in opener went well beyond QBSep 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Everyone wants to get on Jay Cutler for his performance Sunday night, and that's fine. He stunk. But he's far from the only offensive player who had an offensive perform...
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Cubs must manage to keep Big ZSep 15, 2009 11:00 pm - No, don't trade Carlos Zambrano. Rumors circulated this week that the Cubs will explore dealing Big Z during the winter despite the no-trade clause in his contract. Sorr...