Sports Columns
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NU's Gen-X football coach shows growth with new hiresJan 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Until Pat Fitzgerald wins at Northwestern, the knock on him won't change. Too young. Too inexperienced. In over his head. An emotional hire instead of a sensible one. ...
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Playoff setback still rankles LillyJan 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Three months later, Ted Lilly still grinds on it. The Cubs were supposed to play deep into October and represent the National League in the Fall Classic. But instead of ...
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Cubs shoot down 9-player 'deal' with OriolesJan 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Cubs general manager Jim Hendry alternated between being aghast and amused Saturday over a report that had the Cubs sending seven players to the Baltimore Orioles for se...
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Jones mess creates struggle with mixed feelingsJan 18, 2008 10:00 pm - This Marion Jones mess has left me struggling a bit. I definitely know how I feel about what she did, and how she handled the situation. But I'm not completely sure how ...
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Vernon Hills' center Rideout out of doghouse and into the weight roomJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Eerie music has never been piped into the weight room at Vernon Hills High School. And there's nothing scary about the room's contents. The padded benches, the weighted ...
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Let's play (with) two!Jan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Shortly before Christmas, Lisle Senior High announced that after 18 years as the Lions' varsity baseball coach, Jim Steben had resigned. The timing was appropriate. With...
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Selig extension? Can't say this was a surpriseJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Roger Clemens is feeling the heat. Giants GM Brian Sabean might be in trouble. Rafael Palmeiro has disappeared. Every trainer who has worked the last 20 years in basebal...
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What qualities do coaches look for in high school athletes?Jan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - I have never coached any sport. Let's get that out of the way first. I admire all coaches but never had the desire to join their ranks. I didn't even coach my daughter's...
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Eaton deserves award for restoring Falcons' programJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Maybe David Eaton should toss his hat into the presidential race. After turning around the Wheaton North girls basketball program in four years, perhaps he could do the ...
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Streamwood's Mark makes herself heard loud and clearJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Ryanne Mark has more drive than Detroit. The 17-year-old Streamwood High senior competed in a mini-triathalon last summer with her athletic mom, Tammi. She plays year-ro...