Guys, the reason why "WGN Sports on The U" exists is because WGN's parent company signed a deal many years ago as an affiliate of the long since defunct WB Television Network, now known as the CW. That explains why WCIU 26 The U has been carrying Cubs, White Sox & Bulls' games for many years now, mainly on weeknights so that WGN's CW9 can air WB/CW programming. WGN Sports still produces the games, but I think their affiliation with the WB/CW was a mistake on their end.

Did Dan just say that an adult getting an autograph is immoral?

Yes.

And there's a Scott in Davenport e-mail. I am one Maddux Boy call away from switching to MJH.

_________________
-- source

Mad you can't afford tickets? MAKE. MORE. MONEY...just don't do it by taking advantage of the athletes you want to see.

_________________
You do not talk to me like that! I work too hard to deal with this stuff! I work too hard! I'm an important member of the CSFMB! I drive a Dodge Stratus!

I have no desire whatsoever to acquire athletes' autographs. Don't care at all.

OH GOD ALL-TIME HORRIBLE CRAPPER STEVE IN BOLINGBROOK GOT DAN'S KID A BULLS AUTOGRAPH THAT'S IT I AM DONE FOR THE DAY.

_________________

He of the horrible Chicago accents ilk.

_________________
-- source

That Bears fan with all the autograph tattoos must be incarnation of Satan.

Dan, as a child, was able to get Ali's (or was it Hank Aaron?) attorney to get him an autograph?

I suspect his childhood experiences were different than mine own.

_________________
You know me like that.

_________________
-- source

Alright, I got off topic 'cause this topic drives me nuts (yarrrr).

Who cares if Larry thinks getting an autograph as an adult fan (and not as a re-seller) is creepy? Really? That little round-headed prick sure as shit knows what creepy is, but doesn't quite know how to properly label things apparently. Apparently he doesn't even listen to his own shows.

Immoral? Jesus Christ, please. What's sad is it's not likely a bit, Dan thinks that, and his sanctimony is just unwanted because this isn't a topic that even needs to be talked about other than "you know, getting autographs isn't for me, and I particularly don't like those folks that take advantage of these atheletes". Fine, that's his call, and I can see how he arrives at that. But the over-reaching bullshit he can jam up his ass with a sharp hickory stick.

_________________
Power is always in the hands of the masses of men. What oppresses the masses is their own ignorance, their own short-sighted selfishness.
- Henry George

It is funny when elitist Bernstein comes out.

My son doesn't care about autographs. He cares much more about all the athletes he has met!

_________________
You do not talk to me like that! I work too hard to deal with this stuff! I work too hard! I'm an important member of the CSFMB! I drive a Dodge Stratus!

WTF? drinky said it's creepy to go to Disney World without kids? Disney without kids is really fun.

_________________
You do not talk to me like that! I work too hard to deal with this stuff! I work too hard! I'm an important member of the CSFMB! I drive a Dodge Stratus!

I remember when I was a kid at Wrigley you used to be able watch the players walk through a hallway with a cage-like divider and Vida Blue walked by me. I still remember that and I didn't even interact with the guy.

But, he was the guy from the rain delay videos!

_________________
You know me like that.

Yea, it's nice that Bernsy and his dad both enjoyed sports and that he enjoys sports with his kid. They could use their connections to get some sweet opportunities.

Neither my grandpa or dad really cared for sports very much.

Wade Boggs would drink a billion dollars worth of Miller Lite.

_________________

The Trib's White Sox writer Mark Gonzales is on the Home Run Inn Pizza Hotline right now.

But then you have nothing to do at night if you don't get lucky and find an unattended child near the exit of Space Mountain.

_________________

The Santo guy tattoo called in

_________________
-- source

Yeah, I'm listening in and this guy seems comfortable with the Santo tattoo even if Dan & Laurence don't.

_________________
-- source

"All That She Wants" by Ace by Base, circa 1993, playing in the background now in "The Second Half".

Hard to believe that's 20 years old now.

More depressing is that Van Halen's first album is 35 years old. Fuck me.

_________________
Power is always in the hands of the masses of men. What oppresses the masses is their own ignorance, their own short-sighted selfishness.
- Henry George

Everybody that first listened to Van Halen is dying off.

Have a great day, DT!

_________________
You know me like that.

Laurence seemed to recognize Ace of Base right away as "The Second Half" began. I wonder if the Tribune's Steve Rosenbloom will recognize any other music beds 24 hours from now when he sits in for Terry.

I'm as white as the Ace of Base!!

CSFMB Throwback

_________________
You know me like that.

Actually, its not hard to believe at all. 2013 minus 1993 gives us 20. Its just simple math.

_________________

It's hard to believe...NOW.

This is why we don't like you, Franklin.

_________________
Power is always in the hands of the masses of men. What oppresses the masses is their own ignorance, their own short-sighted selfishness.
- Henry George

I feel ya DT. I remember buying the first Van Halen album at my local Woolworths for $5.96. I came back about a week later and bought the brand new AC/DC album For Those About To Rock on 8 track! I was quite the metalhead in 6th grade.

_________________
I don't mean to sound bitter, cold, or cruel, but I am, so that's how it comes out. - Bill Hicks

Let's do it for Johnny!