Ice Machine - Old and Busted

May 29th, 2008 by Tuffy

Here’s a clear shot from the daily Ice Machine, with crystal blue linkage of stories that will refresh you during your lunch break (since this isn’t likely to be a morning feature for the next two weeks):

Normally, we provide multiple links in this space, providing a bit of a pick-me-up/simple distraction.  However, we can only think of one topic today, so we beg your indulgence: Doug Collins is the new head coach of the Chicago Bulls, according to the Chicago Tribune.  Yes, he’s also the old head coach before Jordan forced him out.  

We have come to a deeply disheartening view of the Bulls and of all Chicago sports we wish to share with you now.  We highly recommend sitting down and consuming a calming beverage of your choice before continuing.

To wit: The Chicago Blackhawks are the most innovative sports franchise in Chicago today.

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Gratuitous NHL Link of the Day

January 23rd, 2008 by Tuffy

This amused me greatly: 

It’s not that Versus isn’t good looking - she’s cute, in a “remember when we used to climb trees when we were six?” sort of way. Versus is comfortable - she’s safe. After a couple of years, she’s even turned moderately attractive. No, none of the jocks like the NFL or those X-Games skater punks are going to dream about her at night, but they stopped mocking her during lunch ever since she stopped wearing glasses and got HD. 

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Fathers and Sons - A Sports Business Saga

December 1st, 2007 by Tuffy

Today in Tuffy History: I mix metaphors and use the word “scion” a lot to compare the Chicago Blackhawks and New York Knicks.

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