Return of the Jimmy - 2010

As the ides of March approach and the Guiness Draught flows freely through the streets, we convene once again for that sacred rite of March...

The JBorhood March Madness Extravaganza! (aka the J.M.M.E or "The Jimmy", as we few, we happy few, like to call it)

It's your chance to prove, once and for all (for the fourth year in a row), that pluck, verve, and luck, will triumph over knowledge, experience, an understanding of the basic rules of basketball, staggeringly good looks, and an amazing set of dimples every time.

As always, the winner wins the right to select the topic for a JBorhood article.

So grab a cup of coffee, your local sports section, and fill out your bracket now.

To sign up, click on the following link (the password is: jborhood):
http://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/t1/register/joinprivategroup_assign_team?GID=123468&P=jborhood

NOTE: The sign-up process requires a Yahoo ID. When you click on the link, Yahoo will ask you to log-in to your account. If you do not have a Yahoo account, click on the "Sign Up" link to create one. Once you have signed in, Yahoo will ask you to select a "Bracket Name". This refers to the name of your entry in the league. Enter the name you would like others to see when looking at your name in the standings. Creativity is admired, but not required.

FYI: After signing up, you have to fill out your bracket. Yes, Dad, your ENTIRE bracket, unless you think the tournament will miraculous end at the Final Four.

If you have any questions, email me at jborhood@gmail.com. Otherwise, LET THE MADNESS BEGIN!!!

The Bear Essentials

Want to know the Super Bowl implications of the Bears signing Julius Peppers?

Want to know what the signing of Chester Taylor means for the Matt Forte era?

Are you just trying to figure out how to pronounce Manumaleuna?

Then, my friends, you've come to the right place. I sat down with JBorhood podcast regular Matt Kolsky this Wednesday to help sort through the biggest free agent signing period in Bears history. In the process, we touch on the Ben Roethelesburger (I don't know if I spelled that right and, frankly, I don't care) scandal, the state of the Arizona Cardinals, and Robert DeNiro's newest ESPN project.

So sit back, relax, and get your pod on.

JBorhood Podcast - Bears Talk - 03/08/2010

First Annual JBorhood MLB Preview Podcast Extravaganza! 2010

Do you want find out how trading for the worst pitcher in baseball can actually improve a team?

Would you like to know the over/under for times Javier Vazquez cries on the mound?

Are you curious about how to express your affection for Gordon Beckham without sounding racist?

Then sit back, relax, enjoy a hearty helping of vegan cookies, and enjoy the First Annual JBorhood MLB Playoff Podcast Extravaganza! 2010, featuring JBorhood podcast regular, Matt Kolsky.

(Note: The podcast was originally over an hour long, so I split it into two parts -- Part 1: Overall 2010 Outlook, Part 2: Predicting the division winners. Both are equally bizarre.)

JBorhood 2010 MLB Preview Podcast - Part 1

JBorhood 2010 MLB Preview Podcast - Part 2