Rally sons of Notre Dame! Chet Coppock notes that Saturday's huge game in South Bend vs Stanford is the beginning of a three-game stretch that could vault the Irish into the National title picture. Winning all these games might be a little optimistic, but even a 10-win Notre Dame team is likely to get a BCS invite.…

Coppock on Sports is back, and brought to you by the marvelous people at American Taxi! Super Bowl aspirations aside, Jay Cutler was brought to Chicago to beat Green Bay. But at this point, Chet Coppock wonders how Cutler won't go down in Chicago sports history as the QB who couldn't beat the Packers.…

Hey Marc Trestman, Chet Coppock and Del Yates would like to have a heart-to-heart with you after Sunday's home loss to Buffalo. You marched down the field and scored on your first drive. So, of course, you run a flea-flicker on your second series??? Is this brilliant play-calling something you might also call "correctable?"…

"We Dare Ya" with Chet Coppock and "Hollywood" Del Yates is brought to you by American Taxi. One would think the most impressive numbers coming out of South Bend on Saturday night was the final score. But Chet and Del think the real number to get excited about is the number of returning starters ND will bring back next year.…

Coppock on Sports is brought to you by American Taxi. The Jackie Robinson West little league team out of Chicago is one of the summer's feel-good stories. However, Chet takes issue with the racial undertones of the media coverage that goes out of their way to "praise" these "young boys" for their model behavior.…

Chet Coppock and "Hollywood" Del Yates have a couple of opinions on Pete Rose. Coppock wants to see new MLB Commish Rob Manfred make a splash and introduce the post-Bud Selig era with a pardon for the Hit King. However, Yates doesn't think there is any reason to reward a liar and a cheater just because there is a new sheriff in town.…

Chet Coppock and Del Yates are back with another edition of "We Dare Ya" brought to you by the Chicago transportation specialists at American Taxi. Del thinks that Derek Rose is doing the right thing by playing for Team USA this summer, but Chet isn't convinced that's gonna help when LeBron shows up at the UC later this year.…

The 1985 Chicago Bears were not a bunch of boy scouts. Players tussling in training camp wouldn't have been a story. But now Bears coach Marc Trestman has to fine Martellus Bennett to show him who is boss. And where is the Chicago sports media on this? Chet Coppock and Del Yates have some thoughts.

Hey Chicago, the Javier Baez hype train has officially arrived on the North Side! But first you might want to listen to what Chet Coppock and Del Yates think about Theo Epstein's latest wonderkid. In fact, "We Dare You" to classify Baez's callup as anything other than a savvy business decision.

"We Dare You" is brought to you once again by American Taxi! This time, Chet Coppock and "Hollywood" Del Yates ponder which Chicago sports story is more out-of-control... Brandon Marshall saying that Jay Cutler is going to be NFL MVP, or Derek Rose looking superhuman while playing for Team USA this summer.…

Chicago radio godfather Chet Coppock and his podcasting wingman Del Yates share their thoughts on Chicago White Sox slugger Jose Abreu. Who is that, you say???? Well, you might never know about Abreu if you were relying on the Sox marketing department to promote the guy. Same deal with Anthony Rizzo on the North Side.…

"We Dare You" is coming back for more with the tag-team duo of Chet Coppock and "Hollywood" Del Yates. NFL Hall of Famer Jim Brown has resurfaced in the news recently with his name involved in a couple potential legal battles -- the most interesting of which could be a head trauma case against the league.…

Time to turn back the clock with Chet Coppock and the Chicago transportation specialists at American Taxi. Chet recalls the greatness of former Cubs broadcaster Jack Brickhouse, who was not only a legend on the mic, but an incredible humanitarian and a force for positive race relations in Chicago.

"We Dare You" is brought to you by American Taxi. Chet Coppock and Del Yates are just here to drive the bus. If you're reading the Chicago papers, you might believe that Bulls draft pick Doug McDermott is the next coming of Larry Bird. But what if he's the next coming of Jimmer Fredette?

Let the optimism reign supreme! Chet Coppock and "Hollywood" Del Yates check in with another edition of "We Dare You" to debate how the Bears' defense is shaping up in the offseason. Does Shea McClellin fit Chicago's system? Does Jared Allen have anything left in the tank?

"We Dare You!" -- brought to you by the fine folks at American Taxi -- is your one-stop shop to hear Chet Coppock and Del Yates offer up their unvarnished opinion on Bulls' star Derrick Rose. Everything from his recruiting skills (Hey Carmelo!) to his propensity for spending time on the inactive list.…

Welcome back to "We Dare You" with Chet Coppock and "Hollywood" Del Yates! Now that the Cubs have shipped off all their decent starting pitching for offensive prospects, what exactly is preventing the 2015 version of the Theo Epstein's North Siders from being even worse than the 2014 version?

Hey Bulls fans, let's go back in time. Remember when Tracy McGrady was the hottest item in free agency? Yeah, host Chet Coppock thinks Chicago's methods of courting free agents is a little bit distasteful (as with other teams). Why on earth are the Bulls treating Carmelo Anthony like he is running for president???…

Chicago radio godfather Chet Coppock isn't afraid if the guy looks like he should be in a circus. And while Chris "Bird Man" Anderson looked terrible in the Finals, Coppock still believes that a player like Bird Man would be a fantastic addition to the Bulls this offseason. Get him on the phone now!

Chet Coppock and Del Yates "dare you" to think about the future of Miami Heat, fresh off their NBA Finals loss. In particular, the guys are impressed by Pat Riley's straightforward approach to LeBron James' future in South Beach. Sounds like Riley's pitch is pretty simple. "Like winning? Stay put."

Chet Coppock and "Hollywood" Del Yates are back for more "We Dare Ya" brought to you by the first name in Chi-town transportation -- American Taxi. In this session, Chet and Del discuss the latest dismal Bears and Cubs news, including Jared Allen's bust potential and Jeff Samardzija's bungled contract situation.…

Coppock on Sports is brought to you by the Chicago transportation specialists at American Taxi! Hey Golden Domer fans, remember Jimmy Clausen? Well, the young man who once has collegiate national title hopes, now finds himself buried on the Chicago Bears depth chart. Is that sad? Guess it depends on who you ask.…

Hey Cubs Nation! There are plenty of things wrong with the current state of affairs on the North Side, but one thing really bugging Chet Coppock is Cubs fans' acceptance that the team is doomed to suck for the foreseeable future and that it's a good idea to trade stud pitcher Jeff Samardzija for prospects.…

Chet Coppock and Del Yates are ready to Dare You, courtesy of American Taxi. Coppock and Yates love them some Joakim Noah, but simply can't believe he is a first-team All-Star. What does that say about the NBA? And honestly, if another team is offering up a first-round pick for Noah, the Bulls should take it.…

Chet Coppock and "Hollywood" Del Yates are ready... to dare you! For starters, why on earth should it take three hours to complete a run-of-the-mill Mets-Cubs game? And if it does, how on earth do you think MLB is going to capture the imagination of the next generation of fans who are literally falling asleep?…

Coppock on Sports is brought to you by the fine folks at American Taxi. In this episode, Chet recalls one of his favorite stories about the one and only Don Zimmer, who passed away this week at the age of 83. Zimmer was simply of the most original personalities to ever grace the MLB diamond.

Coppock on Sports is brought to you by American Taxi. Hey folks, it's time to give some props to Cubs Radio voice Pat Hughes. Pat, you are not only the most under-appreciated broadcaster in the city of Chicago, you should absolutely be punching your ticket to Cooperstown someday!

Years from now, they'll call it the "Handzus Game." That's how's Chet Coppock describes the Blackhawks' heart-pounding Game 5 victory over the Kings in the NHL Western Conference Finals. The first OT was epic, and made it clear that all the guys on the ice are superhuman.

"We Dare You!" is brought to you by the fine folks at American Taxi. In this episode, Chet Coppock and Del Yates agree with Charles Barkley that it might be time for LeBron James to take his talents back to Cleveland. From the perspective of lackluster Miami fans, as well as LeBron's legacy, it's a slam dunk.…

Chet Coppock and Hollywood Del Yates are back with another edition of "We Dare You!" Sure, it's easy to discuss the amazing winlessness of Cubs ace Jeff Samardzija, but what exactly is going to happen when Samardzija gets traded and actually has to face real pressure for the first time since he was playing WR at Notre Dame.…

Chet Coppock and Hollywood Del Yates are back for another episode of "We Dare You" courtesy of the fine folks at American Taxi! This week, the guys ponder how the Chicago White Sox marketing department appears to be completely asleep at the wheel with respect to Cuban sensation Jose Abreu.

Theo Epstein, are you there??? Host Chet Coppock thinks it would be a good time for the Cubs GM to check-in with his ticket-buying public. Furthermore, Coppock would love to see Theo express how he really feels about the team's ownership situation, and the comical salary restrictions he's working with.…

Chet Coppock and Hollywood Del Yates are back with another episode of "We Dare Ya!" Chet and Del debate whether to hammer Cubs manager Rick Renteria for his handling of staff ace Jeff Samardzija against the White Sox. However, the guys do agree on the stunning level of boredom Renteria brings to the table.…

Chet Coppock and Hollywood Del Yates debate whether the Cubs should pay Jeff Samardzija to stick around or trade him for a king's ransom sometime before July. In the end, Del makes a compelling case that Theo should trade Mr. Samardzija and then hide from the Chicago media for a couple years until it pays off.…

Chet Coppock, godfather of Chicago sports radio, and co-host Del Yates gather round the mic for another edition of "We Dare You!" brought to you by the fine folks at American Taxi. Coppock and Yates discuss the sad state of the Cubs, the total over-saturation of the NFL Draft, and more!

It took a while, but Cubs starter Jeff Samardzija has convinced Chet Coppock that he has what it takes to be a front-line MLB starter with a splendid start in 2014. However, he's currently stuck on the North Side of Chicago. To this end, Chet Coppock has a message for Theo Epstein: "Let Jeff Samardzija go!!!!"…

The giant groaning sound you heard last week? That was brain trust at Augusta when they found out Tiger Woods won't be playing in this year's Masters. Furthermore, Chet Coppock is now prepared to declare Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major tournament victories safe. Tiger's days may be numbered.

To be clear, Chet Coppock is a fan of Cubs broadcaster Len Kasper. However, the man who currently occupies the TV booth at Wrigley needs to find a better way to connect with Cubbie fans on an emotional level. They need more than solid play-by-play. They need joy! And they need suffering!

Could the White Sox surprise in 2014? With a few bounce-back performances and and everybody healthy, Chet Coppock says maybe. But who the heck at the Cell is going to be paying attention to what's happening on the field when they are stuffing their face with a three-pound banana split for the bargain price of $17?!?!?…

Settle down, Bears fans. Jared Allen is not the second coming of Dan Hampton. He's a good football player who will show up to play on Sundays -- which is something Julius Peppers forgot how to do. That being said, Chet Coppock declares he is on board the Allen train, which should be a fun ride come next fall.…

College football players unionizing, cats and dogs living together... mass hysteria! Well, hold up. In light of this week's ruling by the NLRB, Chet Coppock says the NCAA could put this whole episode to bed if they do the right thing and promise to financially take care of players' present and future health concerns.…

Coppock On Sports is brought to you by the suburban taxi specialists at American Taxi! With less than two months until the 2014 NFL Draft, what is Coppock's advice for Bears' fans? Increase your dosage of Prozac! But seriously... the Bears look to have a couple solid options with the 14th overall pick.…

Hold up Vegas! Are you seriously discounting the Blackhawks' chances to repeat as Stanley Cup Champs??? The way Coppock sees it, NOBODY in the West -- not San Jose, not Colorado, not Anaheim -- will take down Chicago in a seven game series. Mark it down: Blackhawks and Bruins will meet again in June.…

Game time! Long-ball time! Daily Coppock time! As Chet Coppock kicks back and watches this year's NCAA Tournament unfold, there is one guy he misses the most -- Robert Montgomery Knight. Sure, the legendary Indiana coach was the very definition of irascible, but that's part of the reason Chet misses the guy.…

Try to forget about that crazy idea to make Devin Hester a wide receiver. And yeah, in 2014, Hester is just another guy at Halas Hall. But Chet Coppock would rather you remember the pure brilliance that Devin Hester displayed when he was the most feared kick-return man in the National Football League.…

Coppock on Sports is brought to you by the fine folks at American Taxi! In this episode, Chet Coppock contends that Wisconsin men's basketball coach Bo Ryan is the most under-recognized, under-appreciated coach in all of major college sports -- basketball OR football. Absolutely nobody wants to face the Badgers in the NCAA Tournament!…

Heads up hardball fans! MLB has just passed a new rule regarding home plate collisions. Chet Coppock would like to know exactly how this going to work. When catchers themselves are coming out against the new rule, you have to wonder when the league might figure out they have gone too soft.

We build em up. Then we tear em down. In this episode of COS, Chet Coppock takes to town the so-called analysts who are already disparaging the NFL prospects of former Texas AM QB Johnny Manziel. Hey! Talking heads, maybe shut up and let Johnny Football take a couple snaps first.

Does anybody in Chicago really believe Derrick Rose when he says he'd like to make a comeback to the Bulls this season? After the tease job D-Rose pulled on the city last year, Chet Coppock thinks Rose might be better served to keep his mouth shut about his plans to return.

As always, Coppock on Sports is brought to you by the fine folks at American Taxi. With a couple of weeks before pitchers and catchers report, Chet wants to let new Cubs skipper Rick Renteria know that he MUST NOT take his club's bleak 2014 season personally, or he'll risk losing his sanity.