Links in memoriam of 9/11. The outstanding Bugs & Cranks republishes a moving, must-read column written by Brad Bortone. The author descibes the scene–and feelings–of the first game at Shea following the tragedy of 9/11. I usually post excerpts from the stories that I provide links to, but I think you should just read it [...]

The Bears had just kicked off the 2001 season. The Jerry Angelo era was now in effect, and it began with a 17-6 loss to the Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens. By Tuesday morning I had had enough of the dissection of the game. I woke up and had to hurry to get to downtown [...]