1. Northwestern’s softball team swept UCLA and will play for the college world series title. Just tell me when Jennie Finch starts and I’m there.
2. Girls gone wild
Not to count my chickens before they’ve hatched, but I’m confiscating all of NU’s flip-flops in case there’s a White House visit in their future.
3. Do the math
Albert Pujols is hurt. Derrek Lee is hurt. Cubs are 121/2 games behind St. Louis. Now, who hurts more?
4. Song in my heart
Bear dowwwwn … Chicago Rush. OK, needs a little work.
5. If you say so
The Rush will play Orlando in the Arena Bowl. The Predators beat Dallas in an upset. And really, who among us can argue?
6. Denny’s from heaven
Roger Federer can break a record by winning five more Grand Slam matches. Please, five grand slams are my posthangover breakfast cure.
7. And so on
Lovie Smith says Brian Urlacher could improve. Of course, Jerry Angelo could tell that to Lovie. Of course …
8. Gotta million of ’em
Edmonton’s got the Stanley Cup edge. As Oilers, they have richer reserves. (Cue crickets).
9. Filet of owner
Can’t wait for Mark Cuban to open his mouth about Shaq. Can. Not. Wait.
FIVE THINGS …
… I wish were true about the Wildcats softball team, but aren’t:
– They can play for the Cubs under the mercy rule.
– Purple is the hot color for spring.
– Tammy Williams isn’t as cute as a button. C’mere, cheeks!
– Coach Drohan knows Illini football.
– Softball fans get free soft serve.
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