Thursday’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) In some cities, they talk about magic numbers this time of the year. But in Chicago, circa 2013, the only ones we know are tragic ones. And we’re rapidly closing in on a particularly ignominious numeral. Back in June, I first wrote about how the Cubs and White […]
Monthly Archives: September 2013
Have You Forgiven Derrick Rose?
Today’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) Does Chicago owe Derrick Rose an apology? On Monday, in his column at bulls.com, Sam Smith posed that question. But I think I have an even more relevant one to ask about Rose: Have you forgiven him yet? On Friday, the Chicago Bulls will open their 2013-14 training […]
My solution to U. of I.’s in-state enrollment problem
From the Saturday, Sept. 21, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … The WISCH LIST By Dave Wischnowsky The University of Illinois has an enrollment problem. And I have a problem with the university’s enrollment. But I also have an enrollment solution. Or, at the very least, I have […]
Fire Sveum? Only If Cubs Fire Up Roster
Today’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) With 190 losses (and counting) in two seasons, the Cubs are a hot mess. And now, their manager is apparently on the hot seat. Although, my burning question about Chicago’s Less-and-Less Lovable Losers has little to do with their manager and more about when they plan to start […]
Calling For An Illini Football Encore In Chicago
Tuesday’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) Losing isn’t fun. However, with that said, the way that Illinoislost to Washington at Soldier Field on Saturday was more enjoyable than pretty much the entirety of the 2012 football season. Against the Huskies, the Illini competed. They rallied. And they didn’t embarrass themselves in a 34-24 decision […]
For ‘Oz,’ there’s no place like Sweet Home Chicago
From the Saturday, Sept. 14, editions of The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … The WISCH LIST By Dave Wischnowsky You already know that it ends in the Emerald City, but what you might not know about the Yellow Brick Road is that it actually began in the Windy one. And […]
Groce Is The Coach Illini Fans Have Been Waiting For
Today’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) Mike Krzyzewski, Rick Pitino and John Calipari. Roy Williams, Tom Izzo, and, yes, Bill Self. You know their schools, of course. But more than that, you know their names. The old saying goes that in college you play for the name on the front of the jersey, while […]
Tim Beckman Can Win – With A Great O-Coordinator
Today’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) If Tim Beckman’s coaching career at Illinois really does go from knocking on death’s door to cracking – or even kicking – it open for his return in 2014, he’ll probably be able to thank heavens for one person. Namely, Bill Cubit. Through two games (and wins) this […]
Can Illini’s Cincinnati Shocker Spark A Big Season?
Tuesday’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) What a difference a week makes. Seven days ago in this space I was lamenting the lackluster quality of the Fighting Illini’s 42-34 Week 1 football victory over Southern Illinois – and worrying about what it portended for rest of the season. Today, however, I’m still somewhat in […]
Illinois at Soldier Field: What you need to know
This weekend’s newspaper column from The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Times (Ottawa, Ill.) … The WISCH LIST By Dave Wischnowsky In one week, Illinois football is coming to Chicago. But is winning football coming to Illinois any time soon? That’s still TBD. Although, judging by last Saturday’s shaky 42-34 season-opening victory over Southern […]