Hey Poles… don’t make us sad…
WE WANT YOU!
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL – ORIGINAL PARODY FOR THE DEN
From Den reader David: After going to high school (’78) in Pittsburgh and watching the black & gold get four rings I’ve converted to a 40+ year lifelong/long suffering Bears fan after moving back to Chicago (’83). Can’t recall when I’ve been this excited about a draft.
Jeannie has sang the National Anthem at Soldiers Feld and the United Center and our street cred goes back to tailgating in the North McCormick parking lot in beer-freezing frigid December/January weather. I immensely enjoy the forum/humor/discussion/articles you curate for diehard Bears fans; keep up the good work.
Warm regards,
David
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BEARRRSSSS
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POLISH SAUSAGE
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Are Patriots paying Bill Belichick $25 million this year? – NBC Sports – Significant claim buried in ESPN.com article isn’t accurate.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
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