TODAY’S QUESTIONS
TOPIC 1: How did Northwestern blow a 35-point lead?
Jimmy Greenfield: Just hard work. It’s the first thing they practice every day.
Phillip Thompson: Maybe they heard a rumor that the winner advances to fight the Miami Hurricanes.
Leo Ebersole: We’re all going as the Arizona Cardinals this Halloween and figured we’d get a head-start.
Brian Moore: Better question: How did they score 35 points in the first place?
Bag Boy: The universe balances things out, which explains why I’ve never been run over by a bus.
TOPIC 2: What was going through NU grad Leo’s head during the NCAA’s greatest comeback?
Jimmy Greenfield: “I sure hope Phil realizes last night was a one-time thing.”
Phillip Thompson: “Wow. Our next World of Warcraft meeting’s going to be a real downer.”
Leo Ebersole: I felt like Adam Vinatieri was lining up for a kickoff, only my groin was where the ball normally is.
Brian Moore: “I can’t believe I’m actually looking forward to basketball season.”
Bag Boy: One of those goofy fake arrows, I’m sure. That’s partly why these things happen to him.
TOPIC 3: What did you do Sunday to make up for the Bears’ bye week?
Jimmy Greenfield: Traveled to Paraguay in search of a new Lisfranc ligament for Mike Brown.
Phillip Thompson: Baked cookies, I mean pumped iron.
Leo Ebersole: I tailgated outside a basketball practice. No, kids, you can’t drink any punch.
Brian Moore: Immersed myself in some exciting fantasy football. Yes, I’m a loser.
Bag Boy: Died a little inside.
TOPIC 4: Come up with a cheer for the Fire’s playoff series.
Jimmy Greenfield: “Hey there Fire, you’re the best in these lands! Whatever you do, don’t use your hands!”
Phillip Thompson: “You’re the Fire, you inspire, hurry up and win, and then retire.”
Leo Ebersole: Why waste the effort? New Englanders only understand other New Englanders.
Brian Moore: “Chicago, New England/Football deja vu/Oh, you mean soccer?/Well then, I don’t care.”
Bag Boy: No, no, folks. I don’t cheer, I jeer. Don’t let this happen again.
TOPIC 5: What change would you recommend for next year’s marathon?
Jimmy Greenfield: I’d allow checking.
Phillip Thompson: I’d place one of those shower safety mats at the finish line.
Leo Ebersole: If the weather’s the same, I recommend every runner bring a dog team and a sled.
Brian Moore: Make the Dan Ryan part of the course. That should make it interesting.
Bag Boy: Reroute it through my back yard, where I’ll have a toll booth.
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