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October 07, 2008|By WHIZZER

1. Dear Fat Lady

I don't want to hear a peep out of you. Not in the mood.

2. That's all, folks

The Cubs are out of the playoffs. The White Sox are out of the playoffs. And Chicago fans are out of patience.

3. But then ...

At least the Sox, who barely made the postseason, won a game in their series. The Cubs are the biggest letdown since ... oh, pick any Britney Spears album after the first one.

4. One more strike

According to the N.Y. Post, Kevin Costner is in talks to star in a sequel to "Bull Durham." Given the state of Costner's career, this technically qualifies as a "save."

5. My eyes!

Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon, a real-life couple, are supposed to reprise their roles in the movie in which they were lovers. Given their advanced age since the original ... Ew.

6. It's in his contract

Also, sequel or not, if you're going to make a film about minor-league baseball players, you gotta include Mark Prior. You just gotta.

7. People running everywhere

NU coach Pat Fitzgerald said Saturday's game against No. 23 Michigan State features "two very good football teams." NU's undefeated and I can't argue with him. Is that the sky suddenly turning purple? Is this the end of days?

8. By the by

NU's unbeaten and Illinois, with Juice Williams, isn't. That's really got to bug Illini fans because I'm suuuuure their Wildcat rival fans won't bring it up ever.

9. Life's a gamble

Dwyane Wade and Charles Barkley renewed their deals with T-Mobile, so they'll stay in each other's "fives." Just be careful if you get a call from a Vegas area code, Dwyane.


... that amaze me about the Bears

- They should beat a team like the Lions -- and did

- Kyle Orton, NFL stud

- Matt Forte keeps running after the first hit

- Charles Tillman had a INT for a TD ... and no KOs

- The Bears have a win streak (enjoy it)