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Tom Pollin

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NFL writer for 14+ years. Chicago sports addict, especially Bears and Cubs. Love my three cats and vegetable gardening. Connect and let's have fun here. I follow back!

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Tom Pollin @tjpollin.bsky.social · 13h

I'm wondering if the Brewers should just spot the Cubs to a 3-0 lead on Saturday and play on from there.

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Tom Pollin @tjpollin.bsky.social · 13h

RIP Sister Jean. She was 106 years old and active to the end. She gained a national following in 2018 when Loyola went to the Final Four. She'll be missed.

Loyola University Chicago @loyolachicago.bsky.social · 14h

Loyola University Chicago is greatly saddened to confirm the death of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM. This is a tremendous loss of someone who touched the lives of so many people. We appreciate everyone’s thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. For more information: https://bit.ly/4o7eIUk

Tom Pollin @tjpollin.bsky.social · 13h

Fly the W! Next stop, Milwaukee for a winner take all game!

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Tom Pollin @tjpollin.bsky.social · 14h

Keller in for the eighth. I would guess Kittredge is going to get the ninth. Then a Saturday showdown in Milwaukee!

Tom Pollin @tjpollin.bsky.social · 14h

Rough one for Kelly. He smashed that ball but just foul. Still, Cubs up 5-0 into the eighth.

Tom Pollin @tjpollin.bsky.social · 14h

When's the last time Tucker homered? Picked a great time for it tonight. 5-0 Cubs!

Tom Pollin @tjpollin.bsky.social · 14h

Unbelievable! The Cubs scored a run and it isn't the first inning. Let's keep it going!

Tom Pollin @tjpollin.bsky.social · 15h

And now we'll be subjected to another week of what's wrong with Saquon Barkley, what's the deal between DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown and what's wrong with Jalen Hurts.

Tom Pollin @tjpollin.bsky.social · 15h

The Eagles will give you a first half or a second half, but not both. Doesn't matter who the opponent is.

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Tom Pollin @tjpollin.bsky.social · 15h

Suzuki had one job, put the damn ball in play! Could have let that go and walked in a run! Instead, does the worst thing possible and now that promising inning is over!

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Tom Pollin @tjpollin.bsky.social · 15h

They got away with it. Taking it inning by inning.

Tom Pollin @tjpollin.bsky.social · 16h

Giants with four possessions in the first half and turn them into three touchdowns. The Eagles have more problems than I thought.

Tom Pollin @tjpollin.bsky.social · 16h

Ian Happ gets in on the first inning fun! Another Cubs three run homer. Team cannot put the bats to bed though.

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Tom Pollin @tjpollin.bsky.social · 19h

Anyone seriously thinking that the Giants can cover a 7 point spread tonight against the Eagles. Yes, the Eagles offense has been more dysfunctional this season than a full Kardashian family reunion but the talent is there (unlike with the Kardashians). Philadelphia -7 to win and cover tonight.

Tom Pollin @tjpollin.bsky.social · 23h

It's a long day waiting for the Cubs first pitch tonight. Cubs need baserunners all night and that ace stuff out of Boyd that he showed for most of the year! I've been a fan since 1966 and the excitement is still there!

Tom Pollin @tjpollin.bsky.social · 1d

At this point, I'd take Fergie!

Tom Pollin @tjpollin.bsky.social · 1d

Cubs put an NLDS game into the win column. Still alive for tomorrow night.

Tom Pollin @tjpollin.bsky.social · 1d

The Cubs score four in the first then decide to put the bats away? It's getting very frustrating to watch them try to hit.

Tom Pollin @tjpollin.bsky.social · 2d

80 years or so later and it's still Porky and Petunia!

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Termite Terrace Club @termiteterraceclub.bsky.social · 2d

Happy 75th birthday to one of the most famous human characters in the #LooneyTunes franchise, Granny, also known as Emma Webster. Sylvester and Tweety's owner too. Sometimes it's just Tweety depending on the short.

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Tom Pollin @tjpollin.bsky.social · 2d

The AFC North is completely up for grabs this season with the Ravens falling apart and the Steelers being the Steelers. All the Bengals needed was to trade for a QB who could help them take over the division. Instead, they're trading for Joe Flacco.

Tom Pollin @tjpollin.bsky.social · 3d

So do I.

Tom Pollin @tjpollin.bsky.social · 4d

I was on track to be 3-0 with my best bets yesterday but the Arizona Cardinals "Chargered" away their game to the Titans in the fourth quarter.

Tom Pollin @tjpollin.bsky.social · 4d

I didn't do very well with my NFL Week 5 picks but from looking around various sites, nobody else did either.

Tom Pollin @tjpollin.bsky.social · 4d

Question this morning, why where the Buffalo Bills wearing those *ss looking uniforms last night?