It may take some time -- not to mention some new players -- to determine whether Suns general manager and former Bulls guard Steve Kerr merits an assist from his former team by letting Mike D'Antoni become Jim Boylan's successor.
Random thoughts while wondering whether Dusty Baker would have taken Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano out for defensive purposes in late-inning situations:
When the news from Texas about Cedric Benson's arrest initially came out Sunday, there was some confusion here in the Quick Hits Department of Justice. Boating while intoxicated? Not smart. Resisting arrest? Even more not smart. If found guilty, Benson may face a severe penalty. Something about walking a gang plank. Of course, based on his tenure with the Bears, there are those who think he should be brought up on one other charge: impersonating a quality NFL running back.
It's official: Quick Hits is superficial. But only for purposes of this exercise, which is to judge which sport has the most fashionable fans. Not that Quick Hits is an expert on the subject of fashion (still waiting for bell-bottom blue jeans and Nehru jackets to make a comeback).
At last a solution to the naming-rights dilemma regarding Wrigley Field (Sam Zell can send the thank-you check -- or preferably large, unmarked, non-sequentially numbered bills -- to the Quick Hits corporate headquarters). With Mars (the candy company, not the planet) going to take over the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co., the purchaser can brand one of Wrigley's gums and still maintain the historic name attached to the aging edifice. Extra is the specific brand, making the new name: Wrigley Field at Extra Basehit Ballpark. Hey, it's something to chew on.
Random thoughts while wondering whether football weather should be something baseball fans should have to sit through:
Bears No. 1 draft pick Chris Williams, an offensive tackle from Vanderbilt, is regarded as a better pass blocker than a run blocker. Which fits in well with the team's scheme -- though not intentionally -- of having a semblance of a passing game. As opposed to the Bears' ground game, which mostly ground to a halt for much of last season and doesn't appear to have improved significantly in the offseason.
When it comes to a tirade parade, former Cubs manager Lee Elia is in a class by himself.
Les Grobstein is the last word when it comes to discussing Lee Elia's cussing.
The Professional Bull Riders are coming to the Allstate Arena in Rosemont on Friday and Saturday. Quick Hits originally thought they might be a group of critical NBA fans but discovered it actually has something to do with real bulls, not the basketball variety.
Random thoughts while wondering why they bother to have people hold signs on the Edens Expressway that say ''SLOW'' when the traffic is moving at about 20 mph:
Elliott Harris: One down. One to go. By capturing Sunday's Indy Japan 300, Illinois native Danica Patrick became the first woman to win an IndyCar race. Next up: Becoming the first female to win the Indianapolis 500. Patrick, 26, prevailed in Motegi when her top rivals had to refuel late in the race.
Several Blackhawks players were at Tuesday's Cubs game at Wrigley Field that featured Miss Illinois -- Ashley Hatfield -- singing the national anthem.
Tuesday was a celebration of Jackie Robinson breaking big-league baseball's color line on April15, 1947.
Random thoughts while wondering whether Reds manager Dusty Baker or outfielder Corey Patterson will receive the warmer welcome (OK, fewest boos) tonight from the crowd at Wrigley Field:
The Tigers appear well on their way to running away with the American League Central, as most baseball pundits predicted. Well, more like running from it. All the way to Class AAA.
In its May issue, Tennis magazine takes a look at 40 years of open tennis.
