TODAY’S QUESTIONS
TOPIC 1: Despite the holdout, can Cedric Benson still have a standout year?
TOPIC 2: What could be going through Kyle Orton’s head this week?
TOPIC 3: Do you think Kerry Wood rejoins the Cubs’ rotation next spring?
TOPIC 4: Hawaii’s Little League World Series champs returned home. What are their spoils of victory?
TOPIC 5: Predict one unexpected event in the Big Ten this football season.
JIMMY GREENFIELD
Just as long Dusty Baker isn’t his coach.
“I’m the luckiest man in the world, even luckier than Gavin MacLeod.”
Yeah. And considering his history, he’ll rejoin it twice.
Each member is given a lifetime exemption from playing for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
Seeking to improve at the QB position, Illinois demotes Chad Hutchinson.
PHIL THOMPSON
On the field? Who knows? In marketing? Heck yeah! “Get your Ceddy Bears, they’re goin’ fast!”
“If I do really well in the opener, I can hold out for more money next year!”
Given his injury history, the Bears might invite him to play quarterback.
They’ll each be accused of doping by the French newspaper of their choice.
“America’s Most Wanted” will set up shop on the
Michigan State campus.
LEO EBERSOLE
Yes, as a bye-week fill-in on my fantasy team.
“Say, I could be rookie of the year as long as no one blitzes me or bumps my receivers at the line.”
No. He’ll be traded to Boston, where he’ll win three straight
Cy Youngs.
They get to live in Hawaii.
Lucky little …
A controversial instant replay will reveal Bag Boy drinking a wine cooler at an Illini game.
MIKE NORTH
He better, and I can give you 17 million reasons why.
That his Purdue team had better offensive players than the Bears.
Yes, until he goes on the DL again.
Free pineapple for everyone.
Joe Pa goes to a New Year’s Day bowl game.
BAG BOY
Right now, I just hope he’s still standing by the end of the year.
Snap, drop back, DUCK! Snap, drop back, DUCK!
Sure, why not? But only to wish the Cubs starters good luck.
They can demand a new state-funded stadium with luxury boxes, or they’re moving to Guam.
Northwestern honors the 10-year anniversary of the Rose Bowl team by letting Keyshawn Johnson run all over campus untouched.
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