“Here’s what concerns me about Chicago,” Cowley said. “The fan base is more willing to come forward and support mediocrity – or less – than other major sports markets. New York, Philadelphia, Boston, I went to those cities regularly with the Bulls, and they don’t put up with it like the fans here.
“The Bulls have been mediocre at best for a long time, and they’re at the top of the NBA in attendance. The number of participants depends on the opponent, but tickets are sold. And the suites are full, which is really important to (owner) Jerry Reinsdorf.
“Even the White Sox…incredibly terrible.” But they trade Chris Sale to Boston, and we hear the fans saying, “Look how many players we have right now in Baseball America’s top 100 prospects.” » So, after losing 121 games, they trade their next star lefty, Garrett Crochet, to Boston for four minor leaguers and it’s the same thing: “Look at our prospects.”
“How did it go last time?” »
The Bears were the main topic on Chicago sports radio Tuesday, following an eighth straight loss, 30-12 to the Vikings, here Monday night. Dan Bernstein, with The Score (670 AM), has been part of it for 30 years.
Bernstein was asked Tuesday which of these could be the official 2024 Bears meme: since-fired coach Matt Eberflus staring cluelessly as the game clock hits zero in a loss to Detroit, or lineman Doug Kramer wandering into the fullback formation without any issues. a hint to report to an official, thus negating a 1-yard TD dive on Monday?