Several of my mascot friends from Chicago and the NFL and I, took part in a half-time football game against a pee-wee team during a Chicago Bears game. It didn’t go too well for me however; my basketball skills didn’t come in too handy. I was responsible for one tackle and had my ankles broken by a running back on his way in for a touchdown. Needless to say my mascot friends and I lost the game, the Bears however were much more fortunate.

I’ve also had the opportunity to meet many of our state politicians. I ran into Governor Rod Blagojevich down on the south side during an event for the Walk a Mile in My Shoes event hosted by the Chicago Area Project. More recently, I bumped into Mayor Daley when I visited the super-duper Zoo Lights at the Lincoln Park Zoo. I even met Santa and had him sit on my lap to find out what he wanted for Christmas. Sky tickets were at the top of his list!

During this off-season I have had the opportunity to visit many Universities and watch some great sporting events. I’ve made it as far south as Huntsville, Texas for the Sam Houston State homecoming festivities. Boy-oh-boy was it hot down there, but the barbecue made the trip totally worthwhile.

To impress all of you fans even more next year, I’ve been hitting the gym pretty hard to get even stronger. I’ve gotten pretty good at my one arm push-ups and handstands. I can’t wait to show off all of my new basketball skills as well. My granny shot is getting pretty awesome too! I’ve been known to knock a few down from as far back as half-court. Benny the Bull and I have been seen out and about to practice our dunking skills. Who knew Bulls fly?