Mike North of “The Mike North Morning Show” on The Score (670-AM) sits in on Wednesdays. Hey, let’s shake things up. Everybody … switch! Sign up at redeyechicago.com/fiveonfive.
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Phillip Thompson
Mike North
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Jimmy Greenfield
TOPIC 1: WHY DID BRETT FAVRE DECIDE TO RETIRE NOW?
While warming up in practice, he realized he no longer could touch down.
He promised that if he did poorly in Texas and Ohio, he’d drop out.
I’m not convinced! But losing to the Bears twice was too much to live with.
Listening to Madden sing him “Wind Beneath My Wings” got old after a while.
Because deep down, he loves the Bears.
TOPIC 2: IF BEARS FANS GOT TOGETHER AND SENT HIM A GIFT, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
A Favre time clock. Antiques are really popular in Green Bay.
An autographed Dan Marino football, which he single-handedly made pretty much worthless.
A contract!
Breast enhancement surgery. That way he can be a sideline reporter.
An ironclad contract requiring that he stay retired.
TOPIC 3: WHAT SHOULD FAVRE DO NOW?
Teach college athletes how to make a pass and slip by the defense.
Force out Terry Bradshaw in a hostile takeover of Fox’s
backwoods goofball QB position.
Enjoy his family — then sign with the Bears in the second half of the season.
Telegraph passes in back-yard football games with his family.
“There’s Something About Mary 2: The Revenge of Brett’s Hair Gel.”
TOPIC 4: STEVE STONE JOINS THE SOX radio BROADCAST FULL TIME. YOUR REACTION?
I’m glad they’re getting Stone more on the air rather than a token appearance.
I can’t WAIT until he calls that first game against the Cubs. Bitter much?
You’re kidding, right? Elation.
It’s a good move. The man can predict a pitch like no other.
God help us if he does for the Sox what Harry did for the Cubs.
TOPIC 5: BLACKHAWK JONATHAN TOEWS HAS 40 STITCHES IN HIS FACE. CONVINCE HIM IT LOOKS OK.
Jay-Z advises, “I love my (bl)isters, I don’t love no (st)itch.”
Just think of it as a tattoo. A reddish, swollen, slightly infected tattoo.
He’s a hockey player — no sweat.
Scar faces are very popular. Every rapper in America will want a Toews poster in his living room.
No, really it’s a good look for you. The scar will go great with your one remaining tooth.
