Welcome back to another installment of Digital Jeezus. Now, normally I'd like to have posts that are filled with pictures and videos and all types of cool stuff but due to technical issues with my desktop...and my laptop, I'm posting this from the app on my phone. While it's a great app, it has a couple of limitations. So I'm going to switch from my original set of topics this week and flip it to some more light hearted topics this week. We will be back to the regularly scheduled program next weekend or whenever I get off of hold with Dell. Whichever comes first.
Now on to more pressing business. I know I wrote a articles a couple of weeks ago about how I never watch the WNBA, but since then the playoffs have started and I've actually made an effort to watch the games. Ok, maybe not all the games but at least the Chicago Sky games. Ok, maybe not the whole game, but the majority of the second half of most games. Ok, some of the games. Look, the point is I've been watching. And you want to know something? I've been freaking entertained!
Whether it was the 20 point 4th quarter comeback to get past Atlanta or the double overtime game against Indiana, these ladies have been playing great basketball. More importantly, they have been playing with a level of heart and determination that has to be admired if you are going to call yourself any type of sports fan. Elena Delle Donne is THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH. THAT WOMAN HAS THE BLOOD OF A KILLER IN HER VEINS! Seriously I'm impressed. But the one thing I noticed was the lack of fanfare.
Normally, when a Chicago team has post season success, we completely submerse ourselves in the celebration. Bulls win, there's a riot. The Bears go to the Super Bowl, the city shuts down. The Cubs win a playoff series and drunk fans damn near will burn Wrigley Field to the ground. Hell, we even had a parade for those punk White Sox when they won the world series and I know for a fact that there were only 17 real Sox fans before 2005. And don't even get me started on the Blackhawks. Every time they win a title one of my friends who I know never watches hockey celebrates like he's been a die hard fan his whole life.
But the lack of fanfare for these ladies is appalling. I urge every one in the city to give their support. These ladies, win or lose, are playing with the hearts of champions. And that should demand our respect. So invite your friends over, cut the game on, and support. I guarantee you will enjoy it. Hell buy a ticket, and go to the game. Something tells me that they're not sold out yet.
Saturday, September 6, 2014
The Chicago Sky Are In the WNBA Finals: Did you notice?
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I know what you mean bro. I'm one of few males who actually watch some female soccer leagues, and like you maybe not often, but it sure is entertaining. I don't watch a lot of basketball or sports in general, but if I did, I would probably have the same curiosity to watch how professional women athletes play the sport. One thing is for sure, I would get my butt whopped real fast. haha
ReplyDeleteHeck yes i noticed. Any time any team from Chicago does well, people get with the project. It's a fine thing also, feels good to be in a city all pumped up. Elena Delle Donne is freakin fantastic.
ReplyDeleteYou right, it's a damn shame that they don't get the love like everyone else. I have seen a few of their games but I didn't know they were in the finals!!! Thanks for the update DJ!
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