Random Thoughts: Bears to Bulls, Soldier Field to Wrigley

1. I didn't read one interesting article on Tribune sports or Sun-Times Sports today. Telander's article on Urlacher was all over of the place and completely boring. (See my link at the bottom of his article on the Times' Website for a much better (although outdated) analysis on Urlacher. At least, it will keep you from sleeping).

2. I hope the Bears and the City keep grass at Solider Field. Its better for the players' knees. It's Chicago baby. Cold, outside and grass. Plus, the criticism by commentators about the grass is overrated. These people think that players don't slip on artificial turf when its raining or snowing as well. The grass is fine. Its Chicago people not Dallas.

3. I'm not a follower of Hockey and the NHL, but I really respect the sport. I think its brilliant that they're playing an outdoor game at Wrigley. Looks like some smart business people are running the NHL (Probably from the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business).

4. I can't believe the Bulls lost to Charlotte last night. Gooden was getting eaten alive by Ameka Okafor. Tyrus and Noah actually played well together last night. Deng was non-existent (I still think he's incredibly overrated and overpaid). Gordon and Rose were playing some selfish basketball.

5. With Rose taking over as the go-to scorer down the stretch, you just know that Ben Gordon is fuming inside. The guy has been our offense for the past 4 years and now some rookie guard is taking it over. There is a little cold and silent war brewing between Gordon, Hughes and Rose for shots. You just know Gordon is going to keep on shooting .