Comments on: More Hub Arkush Gems

By: mathew idicula

mathew idicula — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:23:58 +0000

The McCaskey are cheap historically cheap with their money, and when they are not they are just stupid with their money, ( If you own a sport franchise what is the reason that you don’t try 100% to win is beyond me, and especially in a big market like Chicago). But I bet Hub Arkush is so hands off about the Bears Because, of his magazine Pro Football Weakly.

By: Timmy Jimmy

Timmy Jimmy — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:35:04 +0000

I googled Hub Arkush hates the Bears and found this blog. I listen to the 670 the score everyday and I must say Hub spends more time picking apart the Bears than finding the good in them. Now perhaps he’s just a glass half empty guy and I’m a half full guy. Also I would like to comment that my next comments have nothing to do with how he treats callers or what I think of him as a person. Honestly, I would love to sit down with Hub and talk football. Anyway, yesterday on the score he mentioned Forte’s numbers are down…..so…..I could give a rats ace about Forte’s numbers as long as we win. I’m sure Mr. Forte would tell you the same thing. Teams have recognized that he is a force to be reckoned with and they are now keying on him…. Matt’s numbers go down Kyle’s go up….So again, what’s the problem? It’s a team game and as long as we get the W that’s all that matters. Also Hub, clearly, hates Devin Hester. Give the guy a break, he’s never played receiver and he’s making contributions here and there. More than Mark Bradley ever made and he was supposed to be good!! It seems that the Bears have to beat the super bowl favorite for Hub to give them any respect. Hub I love you man but come on man, HALF FULL

By: Erik

Erik — Thu, 15 May 2008 04:04:58 +0000

I know Hub personally. He speaks at an industry conference I hold every year for independent news distributors. He is very generous with his time, answering our members’ football quesstions for what must seem like an eternity to him. He helps sponsor the organization and get this – He picks up the bill for breakfast! This is not a few guys at Denny’s. This is 100 guys at a 4 or 5 star hotel.

I don’t live in Chicago so I don’t hear what he says all the time, but I do know that he is a very generous man. He must also be fairly good at what he does as he’s been in broadcasting for years.

By: mrlonely

mrlonely — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:44:26 +0000

thanks.. good blog!

By: Roy Taylor

Roy Taylor — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:58:26 +0000

Fair enough Nathan, the purpose of opening this up for everyone’s comments is that everyone has an opinion, and I respect other’s opinions. And I’m glad that you posted yours. My opinion remains though. No, I don’t think I’m an idiot, jerk, moron fan as Hub has used in those exact words. What bothers me is when he delves into his rants, he does not say “let me explain this because some fans might not understand…” he universally says “let me explain this for the fans, who don’t understand.” Maybe I’m sticking up for the fans that truly don’t understand….anyway, I don’t lose sleep over it!

By: Nathan

Nathan — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:08:54 +0000

I don’t really understand why anyone would be upset by Hub’s comments. I’ve listened to him for many years and I never got the impression that he looks down on all Bears fans. It’s his job to give us information that the average fan may not know. How thin skinned do you have to be to think Hub of all people is a jerk? I’ve heard him speak to clearly dumbass Bear fans and he is nothing but a gentleman. Yea, he generalizes at times, but who doesn’t? He is always respectful of the individual caller, though.

If the shoe fits, wear it. If you’re afraid your one of those dumbass Bears fans, most likely you aren’t. Lighten up a little.

By: jdm

jdm — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:46:47 +0000

Well, the fact he says ALL fans, that I agree with. I certainly see why it would bother you. You, my friend, do not apply to the fans Hub is talking about. Maybe I’ve mellowed a bit. I used to get upset when mediots spew garbage that didn’t pertain to me, but I just tuned them out. The fact is, there are plenty of so called Bears fans that don’t really get it. Using them to protray ALL fans is wrong.

It’s like saying all Cubs fans are frat boys that only go to Wrigley to party. And of course, that is far from the case. There are many true Cub fans out there that get it. It’s just the dumb fans give them a bad name. I’ve just expected it for it was.

By: Roy Taylor

Roy Taylor — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 02:37:02 +0000

Whoa…well…I do thank you for stating your opinion. Of course every team has dope fans. I do take it as a personal insult, though, when I hear him consistently say “ALL the fans think…..” “ALL the fans don’t understand…” Good point though and thanks for taking the time.

By: jdm

jdm — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 02:21:35 +0000

AS much I can’t stand him at times, he is right. Like it or not, there are alot of dumb ass fans out there. They drive me up the wall and insult me as a true fan. Every fan base has dumb ass fans. The Bears have a large amount since they are the biggest fan base in this city. It sucks, but what can you do.