Ricketts Family Annoyance Thread

[Brownie]

They had a shot of the field at Wrigley and the goal posts at the right field end of the field are mounted on the right field wall. The back line of the end zone is right up against the wall.

No deep posts at that end of the field next week.

Yes, Pat Fitzgerald has noted this:

Fitzgerald told WMVP-AM 1000 that he will have separate game plans for each end.

"We talked already about (having a) 'going-east red-zone game plan', (and a) 'going-west red-zone game plan,'" he said. "You have to adjust to it. It's kind of like having the elements, whether it's rainy or snowy or windy.

"I don't think we're going to be trying to run a lot of go routes (to the east end zone). It's a recipe for disaster."

I suppose the other problem is going to the west end zone during sunset. The sun does poke through the stands down the 3rd base line. Going west could be a problem for the QB. They should have made it a night game but for the damn ordinance.

[Internet Apex]

They had a shot of the field at Wrigley and the goal posts at the right field end of the field are mounted on the right field wall. The back line of the end zone is right up against the wall.

No deep posts at that end of the field next week.

Yes, Pat Fitzgerald has noted this:

Fitzgerald told WMVP-AM 1000 that he will have separate game plans for each end.

"We talked already about (having a) 'going-east red-zone game plan', (and a) 'going-west red-zone game plan,'" he said. "You have to adjust to it. It's kind of like having the elements, whether it's rainy or snowy or windy.

"I don't think we're going to be trying to run a lot of go routes (to the east end zone). It's a recipe for disaster."

I suppose the other problem is going to the west end zone during sunset. The sun does poke through the stands down the 3rd base line. Going west could be a problem for the QB. They should have made it a night game but for the damn ordinance.

Damn the Ricketts family. Damn them all to hell.

[Waco Kid]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/ct-spt-1117-around-town--20101116,0,7737755.column

Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts would like the Northwestern-Illinois game at Wrigley Field to become a tradition.

"If everything goes smoothly we would love to make it an annual event," he said Tuesday on Chicago Tribune Live. "The field looks great and it should be a tremendous game to watch."

Nothing like a battle between two mediocre teams, for around fifth place, in a lousy venue for football, but hey lets do it every year.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/ct-spt-1117-around-town--20101116,0,7737755.column

Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts would like the Northwestern-Illinois game at Wrigley Field to become a tradition.

"If everything goes smoothly we would love to make it an annual event," he said Tuesday on Chicago Tribune Live. "The field looks great and it should be a tremendous game to watch."

Nothing like a battle between two mediocre teams, for around fifth place, in a lousy venue for football, but hey lets do it every year.

Damn those Rickettses for wanting to further monetize one of their primary assets!

[Internet Apex]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/ct-spt-1117-around-town--20101116,0,7737755.column

Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts would like the Northwestern-Illinois game at Wrigley Field to become a tradition.

"If everything goes smoothly we would love to make it an annual event," he said Tuesday on Chicago Tribune Live. "The field looks great and it should be a tremendous game to watch."

Nothing like a battle between two mediocre teams, for around fifth place, in a lousy venue for football, but hey lets do it every year.

If it helps them sign Juan Cruz, I'd support it.

[Brownie]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/ct-spt-1117-around-town--20101116,0,7737755.column

Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts would like the Northwestern-Illinois game at Wrigley Field to become a tradition.

"If everything goes smoothly we would love to make it an annual event," he said Tuesday on Chicago Tribune Live. "The field looks great and it should be a tremendous game to watch."

Nothing like a battle between two mediocre teams, for around fifth place, in a lousy venue for football, but hey lets do it every year.

If it helps them sign Juan Cruz, I'd support it.

I'm actually all for this game, and I'd support the Cubs hosting a couple bowl games in there: the Jimmy John's Bologna Bowl Sponsored by BCB Nation for the 6th place SEC West team and the 7th Place PAC 10 team and then the TD Ameritrade Money Talks Bowl in which the top two teams in the country spurn the BCS Championship Game for a Mega Payout at Wrigley Field in the cold weather. I'd be for them moving a couple Bear games to Wrigley as well as a couple more hockey games. If they could figure out how to do it, I think the Breeders Cup, America's Cup and Formula 1 would be perfect for Wrigley. Especially if it means monetizing the asset, thereby eliminating the need for tax money.

[Internet Apex]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/ct-spt-1117-around-town--20101116,0,7737755.column

Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts would like the Northwestern-Illinois game at Wrigley Field to become a tradition.

"If everything goes smoothly we would love to make it an annual event," he said Tuesday on Chicago Tribune Live. "The field looks great and it should be a tremendous game to watch."

Nothing like a battle between two mediocre teams, for around fifth place, in a lousy venue for football, but hey lets do it every year.

If it helps them sign Juan Cruz, I'd support it.

I'm actually all for this game, and I'd support the Cubs hosting a couple bowl games in there: the Jimmy John's Bologna Bowl Sponsored by BCB Nation for the 6th place SEC West team and the 7th Place PAC 10 team and then the TD Ameritrade Money Talks Bowl in which the top two teams in the country spurn the BCS Championship Game for a Mega Payout at Wrigley Field in the cold weather. I'd be for them moving a couple Bear games to Wrigley as well as a couple more hockey games. If they could figure out how to do it, I think the Breeders Cup, America's Cup and Formula 1 would be perfect for Wrigley. Especially if it means monetizing the asset, thereby eliminating the need for tax money.

At first I didn't swee what you did there. Then I read on and I laughed.

[Chuck to Chuck]

Nothing like a battle between two mediocre teams, for around fifth place, in a lousy venue for football, but hey lets do it every year.

Every year?  The Cubs already do that 81 times a year.

[Internet Apex]

Nothing like a battle between two mediocre teams, for around fifth place, in a lousy venue for football, but hey lets do it every year.

Every year?  The Cubs already do that 81 times a year.

Zing.

[Armchair_QB]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/ct-spt-1117-around-town--20101116,0,7737755.column

Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts would like the Northwestern-Illinois game at Wrigley Field to become a tradition.

"If everything goes smoothly we would love to make it an annual event," he said Tuesday on Chicago Tribune Live. "The field looks great and it should be a tremendous game to watch."

Nothing like a battle between two mediocre teams, for around fifth place, in a lousy venue for football, but hey lets do it every year.

If it helps them sign Juan Cruz, I'd support it.

I'm actually all for this game, and I'd support the Cubs hosting a couple bowl games in there: the Jimmy John's Bologna Bowl Sponsored by BCB Nation for the 6th place SEC West team and the 7th Place PAC 10 team and then the TD Ameritrade Money Talks Bowl in which the top two teams in the country spurn the BCS Championship Game for a Mega Payout at Wrigley Field in the cold weather. I'd be for them moving a couple Bear games to Wrigley as well as a couple more hockey games. If they could figure out how to do it, I think the Breeders Cup, America's Cup and Formula 1 would be perfect for Wrigley. Especially if it means monetizing the asset, thereby eliminating the need for tax money.

I think DePaul and Loyola should restart their football programs and play all their home games at Wrigley.

[FrankS]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/ct-spt-1117-around-town--20101116,0,7737755.column

Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts would like the Northwestern-Illinois game at Wrigley Field to become a tradition.

"If everything goes smoothly we would love to make it an annual event," he said Tuesday on Chicago Tribune Live. "The field looks great and it should be a tremendous game to watch."

Nothing like a battle between two mediocre teams, for around fifth place, in a lousy venue for football, but hey lets do it every year.

If it helps them sign Juan Cruz, I'd support it.

I'm actually all for this game, and I'd support the Cubs hosting a couple bowl games in there: the Jimmy John's Bologna Bowl Sponsored by BCB Nation for the 6th place SEC West team and the 7th Place PAC 10 team and then the TD Ameritrade Money Talks Bowl in which the top two teams in the country spurn the BCS Championship Game for a Mega Payout at Wrigley Field in the cold weather. I'd be for them moving a couple Bear games to Wrigley as well as a couple more hockey games. If they could figure out how to do it, I think the Breeders Cup, America's Cup and Formula 1 would be perfect for Wrigley. Especially if it means monetizing the asset, thereby eliminating the need for tax money.

I think DePaul and Loyola should restart their football programs and play all their home games at Wrigley.

Hey, let's convince DeVry to start a football program!

[Bort]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/ct-spt-1117-around-town--20101116,0,7737755.column

Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts would like the Northwestern-Illinois game at Wrigley Field to become a tradition.

"If everything goes smoothly we would love to make it an annual event," he said Tuesday on Chicago Tribune Live. "The field looks great and it should be a tremendous game to watch."

Nothing like a battle between two mediocre teams, for around fifth place, in a lousy venue for football, but hey lets do it every year.

If it helps them sign Juan Cruz, I'd support it.

I'm actually all for this game, and I'd support the Cubs hosting a couple bowl games in there: the Jimmy John's Bologna Bowl Sponsored by BCB Nation for the 6th place SEC West team and the 7th Place PAC 10 team and then the TD Ameritrade Money Talks Bowl in which the top two teams in the country spurn the BCS Championship Game for a Mega Payout at Wrigley Field in the cold weather. I'd be for them moving a couple Bear games to Wrigley as well as a couple more hockey games. If they could figure out how to do it, I think the Breeders Cup, America's Cup and Formula 1 would be perfect for Wrigley. Especially if it means monetizing the asset, thereby eliminating the need for tax money.

I think DePaul and Loyola should restart their football programs and play all their home games at Wrigley.

Hey, let's convince DeVry to start a football program!

Or PenFoe's beloved University of Phoenix.

[Armchair_QB]

UIC Football. You know you want it.

[Brownie]

I'm waiting for them to return the Chicago Maroons to the Big Ten. And if they need a place to play, I know of a rich alum who owns a football-baseball stadium in town.

[Chuck to Chuck]

I'm waiting for them to return the Chicago Maroons to the Big Ten. And if they need a place to play, I know of a rich alum who owns a football-baseball stadium in town.

Toyota Park is for sale, too.