Laurence Holmes
Because the sports world never slows down, Laurence Holmes (@LaurenceWHolmes) keeps the sports talk going when others may have stopped.
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Laurence Holmes
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Laurence Holmes Hour 1 (2/21/12)
February 22, 2012
In the 1st hour of the show today Ben talked about compensation The Cubs owe Boston for Theo Epstein. Also he previewed the Blackhawks game with the Score's hockey expert Jay Zawaski -
Laurence Holmes Hour 2 - 2/20/12
February 21, 2012
In the second and final hour of the show, Hub talks more Bears, as he answers questions from callers about the upcoming draft and Phil Emery’s offseason plans. Then he talks some hockey as Tim Sassone of The Daily Herald joins the show. -
Laurence Holmes Hour 1 - 2/20/12
February 21, 2012
In the first hour of the show, Hub Arkush sits in for Laurence and talks about a little bit of everything regarding Chicago Sports, including the Blackhawks, Bears and some Bulls with The Score's Jason Goff. -
Laurence Holmes [hour 3] [2/17/12]
February 18, 2012
In the fourth hour Laurence brings Hater Wednesdays to Friday! It’s Hater Friday and the fans of The Score tell Laurence what they are hating on. -
Laurence Holmes [hour 3] [2/17/12]
February 18, 2012
In the third hour of the show Laurence talks about University of Illinois’ Bruce Weber coaching this season and sound from Chicago Blackhawks TV Analyst Eddie Olczyk breaking down the Blackhawks and their first win after a 9 games losing streak. -
Laurence Holmes [hour 2] [2/17/12]
February 18, 2012
In the second hour of the show Laurence breaks out his list of basketball programs who he think is better than the University of Illinois Men’s basketball, Bruce Weber relationship with the University and his player and if the Fighting Illini will make the NCAA Tournament. -
Laurence Holmes [hour 1] [2/17/12]
February 18, 2012
In the first hour of the show Laurence talks about the recent success of New York Knick Jeremy Lin, if the Lin story is being overblown, 670 The Score very own Jason Goff stops by to talk Chicago Bulls basketball, Chicago Bears free agent and the future of Peyton Manning. -
Laurence Holmes Hour 4 (2/16/12)
February 17, 2012
In the 4th hour of the show today Laurence continued to react to the Blackhawks victory over the Rangers. Talking with McNeil and Spiegel show Executive Producer and passionate Blackhawks fan Jay Zawaski. Laurence also played the Joel Quennville press conference, and then concluded his show by bringing it full circle, talking about Bruce Weber and Illinois b -
Laurence Holmes Hour 3 (2/16/12)
February 17, 2012
In the 3rd of the show today Laurence hosted the weekly edition of the Oliver Purnell Show. Immediately following the DePaul buckets coach, Laurence reacted to the Blackhawks important victory. -
Laurence Holmes Hour 2 (2/16/12)
February 17, 2012
In the 2nd hour of the show today Laurence talked about Fighting Illini basketball. He continued the discussion when he spoke with WSCR 670 the Score Big 10 Blogger Adam Hoge. Laurence finished the hour talking about Peyton Manning with SI writer Will Carroll. -
Laurence Holmes Hour 1 (2/16/12)
February 17, 2012
In the 1st hour of the show today Laurence talked about the Bulls before they tip against the Boston Celtics. Also, Laurence interviewed Bulls beat reporter David Schuster live from the United Center. -
Laurence Holmes Hour 4 2/13/12
February 14, 2012
In the final hour of the show, Laurence welcomes Brendan McCaffrey and Nick Shepkowski for Mixtape Monday, as the guys talk baseball, including rumors that the Cubs may play at U.S. Cellular Field in 2013 during a possible Wrigley renovation. Laurence does some crosstalk with Joe Ostrowski at the end of the show. -
Laurence Holmes Hour 3 2/13/12
February 14, 2012
In the third hour of the show, Laurence kept the college basketball talk going. Zach Zaidman joined the show to talk some DePaul buckets and Mike Hall from the Big Ten Network came on to talk Northwestern hoops. -
Laurence Holmes Hour 2 2/13/12
February 14, 2012
In the second hour of the show, Laurence talks Blackhawks with Sam Fels, blogger for NBC Chicago and Second City Hockey. Shannon Ryan from the Chicago Tribune joins the show to talk Illini hoops. -
Laurence Holmes Hour 1 2/13/12
February 14, 2012
In the first hour of the show, Laurence talks about the Bulls and how they are handling Derrick Rose’s injury problems. Then he has some beef with Pat Fitzgerald’s tweet about Jeremy Lin. -
Laurence Holmes [hour 4] [2/8/12]
February 9, 2012
In the fourth hour of the show Laurence opens up the phone lines for Hater Wednesday. Callers let Laurence know what they currently hate. -
Laurence Holmes [hour 3] [2/8/12]
February 9, 2012
In the third hour of the show Laurence talks more Chicago Blackhawks, about his upcoming trip to check out MLB spring training, and how sad it is that football is over. -
Laurence Holmes [hour 2] [2/8/12]
February 9, 2012
In the second hour of the show Laurence talks Chicago Blackhawks current losing streak, possibility of trading Patrick Kane & Joel Quenneville being replaced, the Blackhawks lack of physical play, and is joined by 670 The Score’s Connor McKnight. -
Laurence Holmes [hour 1] [2/8/12]
February 9, 2012
In the first hour of the show Laurence takes calls on the Chicago Bulls, talks about the health of Derrick Rose and is joined by the Chicago Bulls Insider for Comcast SportsNet Chicago Aggrey Sam. -
Laurence Holmes hour 5 - 2/7/12
February 8, 2012
In the hour of the show today Laurence did "Ask Herb" for a whole hour with the Realness Herb Lawrence, Baby! -
Laurence Holmes hour 3 - 2/7/12
February 8, 2012
In the third hour of the show today Laurence tries to make sense out of the kidnappings of sports figures in Venezuela and what drives individuals to do these crimes. Also Laurence gives you his sad football story to close the hour. -
Laurence Holmes hour 2 - 2/7/12
February 8, 2012
In the second hour of the show today Laurence talked Bulls basketball and he also welcomed The Score's very own Jason Goff to add to the discussion. -
Laurence Holmes hour 1 - 2/7/12
February 8, 2012
In the first hour of the show today Laurence talked about the Bears hire of Jeremy Bates. Also Laurence talked with Zach Zaidman The Score's Bears Reporter about the hire. -
Laurence Holmes Hour 2 2/6/12
February 7, 2012
In the second and final hour of the show, Ben talked about some of the prop bets that were made on the Super Bowl; then he, Herb Lawrence and Brett Lyons discussed how Wes Welker compares to the NFL’s best wide receivers. -
Laurence Holmes Hour 1 2/6/12
February 7, 2012
Ben Finfer filled in for Laurence Holmes and talked about the Super Bowl during the first hour of the show. He commented on the broadcast, Wes Welker’s play, Eli Manning’s status as an elite quarterback and where Tom Brady stands after losing another Super Bowl.
Tillman On Not Playing In Super Bowl: ‘It’s Killing Me’
Tillman said it’s been tough being around the Super Bowl festivities knowing that he’s not playing on Sunday.
Briggs: Pro Bowl Selection No Small Feat
Briggs, however, took Pro Bowl selections to another level when he was selected to his seventh-straight Pro Bowl late Tuesday night.
Holmes: What To Watch For – Bears At Broncos
They can’t count on that again. There are countless storylines for this game, including whether the offense can put points on the board. Along with that here’s what I think is interesting.
LISTEN: Tribute To Mark Buehrle
To honor to the lefthander’s time on the Southside, 670 The Score producer Chris Tannehill put together this moving tribute to Mark Buehrle. Enjoy.
Briggs: Bad Taste From Hail Mary Lingers
Losing a football game on a Haily Mary is one of the most disappointing and discouraging ways to lose. When that Hail Mary is the only touchdown scored in the game, it makes it all the worse.
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Holmes: What To Watch For – Bears vs Chiefs
I’m finding it very difficult to make a persuasive argument on why Bears fans should be worried about Kansas City. Strangely, that worries me.
Holmes: Something For Hanie To Build On
No one knew what to expect from Caleb Hanie. Not you. Not me. Not even the Bears coaching staff.
Holmes: What To Watch For — Chargers At Bears
By Laurence Holmes- (WSCR) This week starts a strange stretch of games for the Bears. In the next four weeks, they will play every team in the AFC West. It leaves the Bears with some opportunities [...]
Holmes: A Rivalry Is Born
It’s been brewing since the Monday night game last month. In fact, the kindling for this fire was sparked with Calvin Johnson’s non-catch in the opener last year. The Bears and Lions don’t like each other and Sunday it boiled over.
Holmes: What To Watch For – Lions At Bears
Regular season games don’t get much bigger than this one.
Urlacher And Briggs: We’re Not Old
Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs may be in their early 30s, but don’t tell them they are old.
Holmes: Bears Defensive Switch Up Proves Effective
The Bears mixed coverages and looks to confuse Michael Vick, but the biggest change was how physical the cornerbacks were allowed to be.
Holmes: What To Watch For – Bears At Eagles
Another big game for the Bears as they travel to take on Philadelphia tonight. If the Bears can find a way to win, they put themselves in a great spot to continue the playoff race. A loss with a rested Detroit coming in next week makes things more difficult. Here are the matchups I’m looking at:
Holmes’ Mailbag: Should The Bears Start Carimi?
The bye week is over and the Bears are getting back to business. Let’s see what’s on your mind as the Bears get ready for a big matchup with the Eagles.
Colbert’s Take On NBA Lockout
Stephen Colbert, the host of The Colbert Report, offers up his opinion on what’s wrong with the NBA.
Pure Michigan Lions Spoof
There are plenty of great things about Michigan, right?
Holmes’ Mailbag: Who Gets Benched Next?
With the Bears 3-3, let’s see what’s on the mind of Bears fans in this week’s edition of Laurence Holmes’ mailbag.
Kellen Davis Adjusting To Pass-Protecting Role
Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz doesn’t view tight ends like most NFL coaches.
Harris On Benching: ‘It Didn’t Sit Well’
In one week’s time, Bears safety Chris Harris lost his starting job, was rendered inactive for Sunday’s game and has formally requested to be traded.
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