Cubtober

Richie Rich posted 10/5/2007 from hirejimessian.com [flag]

2003, 1984, black cats, goats. What happened in the past doesn’t have a goddamn thing to do with these Cubs. You wrote the Cubs off in June. You wrote the Cubs off when they got swept by the Marlins. Do us all a favor and watch college football on Saturday. [link]

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