Mike Imrem
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Imrem: Blackhawks strong enough to bear the burdenOct 14, 2014 1:01 am - Shhhhh … hold it down … keep this at a whisper. The Blackhawks don't need any more pressure than merely being expected to win another Stanley Cup. The Hawks already have...
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Imrem: Can't worry about Chris Conte damaging himselfOct 13, 2014 1:01 am - Let's crack some jokes about all the injuries suffered by Bears free safety Chris Conte. Everything is fair game except the mention of Ebola. Otherwise, it's OK to say s...
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Imrem: Redemption day for Tucker, Bears defenseOct 12, 2014 1:00 am - Mel Tucker can peek his head out of Halas Hall this week. If he does the grocery shopping, the Bears' defensive coordinator can go to the store without worrying about he...
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Imrem: Let's not rewrite Hester's history, Bears fansOct 08, 2014 1:00 am - As the Bears prepare to play against Devin Hester on Sunday in Atlanta, he is the talk of the town up here. For one thing, Bears' fans are debating what their favorite m...
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Imrem: Illini's reverse relevance not goodOct 07, 2014 1:01 am - Until last weekend, Illinois' football program made at least one alumnus gratefully comfortable. The Fighting Illini - maybe "Fighting" should have quotes around it - ha...
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Imrem: Trestman's nice-guy approach not getting it doneOct 06, 2014 1:01 am - Two examples surfaced recently to reinforce my ongoing notion that Marc Trestman should harden his coaching style. One involves Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald and the...
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Imrem: Embarrassment the only word for Bears lossOct 05, 2014 1:01 am - The Bears should be as embarrassed as a football team could be. Head coach Marc Trestman should be. Quarterback Jay Cutler should be. Running back Matt Forte should be. ...
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Imrem: Bears' issues so far at a slow burnOct 02, 2014 5:30 am - The Bears as a franchise generally have their Halas Hall house in order. The McCaskey ownership is quiet, sometimes too quiet. General manager Phil Emery wins the majori...
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Nothing like sports at its purest levelSep 30, 2014 1:00 am - What a wonderfully odd surprise sight this was as we walked the dog around the park across the street from our house. A group of kids — about junior-high age — was playi...
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Imrem: Bulls best pay attention to Bears' seasonSep 29, 2014 1:01 am - As if it isn't difficult enough to be optimistic as a follower of Chicago sports, the recently concluded baseball season made it impossible. After suffering through the ...