Hi, we are Jake and Jacob, and this is Ivy League Cubs, a blog centered around baseball with a focus on the Chicago Cubs! We are excited to share our perspectives on baseball with you. This is an introduction article so you can get to know us, as a sort of Q&A. Without further ado, let’s dive in!
Question: When/how did you start to like the Cubs?
Jake Answer: My dad is a lifelong Cubs fan, as are both of my grandfathers, so it naturally got passed down to me and I have watched them all my life.
Jacob Answer: Around 7 years old, thanks to my dad growing up in the Chicagoland area.
Question: Who is your current favorite Cubs player?
Jake Answer: Adbert Alzolay.
Jacob Answer: Nico Hoerner
Question: Favorite Cub Legend?
Jake Answer: Fergie Jenkins
Jacob Answer: Ron Santo
Question: Who is your favorite non-cub?
Jake Answer: Mookie Betts.
Jacob Answer: Logan Gilbert
Question: Who are your other favorite sports teams?
Jake Answer: Chicago Bears, and the Chicago Bulls.
Jacob Answer: Bears, Blackhawks, Rockets, Arsenal
Question: If you had to pick, who is your second favorite baseball team?
Jake Answer: Arizona Diamondbacks
Jacob Answer: The Seattle Mariners
Question: Coolest In-Person Baseball Experience?
Jake Answer: I was at the Stroman shutout this past season. It was pretty cool.
Jacob Answer: Either the 2023 London Series or 2017 Home Opener where they raised the World Series flags and carried the trophy onto the field.
Question: Favorite position to play in baseball?
Jake Answer: Pitcher
Jacob Answer: Center Field
Question: Least favorite team outside of the NL Central?
Jake Answer: Cleveland Guardians
Jacob Answer: Houston Astros
Question: Who is the GOAT of baseball?
Jake Answer: Barry Bonds
Jacob Answer: Willie Mays
Question: Who is the greatest pitcher of all time?
Jake Answer: Greg Maddux
Jacob Answer: Randy Johnson
Question: Favorite Baseball Movie?
Jake Answer: 42
Jacob Answer: Moneyball
Question: Favorite Food?
Jake Answer: Cajun Chicken Pasta
Jacob Answer: Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza
Question: Favorite Candy?
Jake Answer: Kit Kat
Jacob Answer: Twizzlers/Swedish Fish
Question: Favorite soda?
Jake Answer: Root Beer
Jacob Answer: Coke Zero
Question: Favorite Movie?
Jake Answer: Shawshank Redemption/The Dark Knight
Jacob Answer: Back To The Future/The Dark Knight
Question: Favorite TV Show?
Jake Answer: The Office
Jacob Answer: Parks and Recreation
Question: Favorite Musical Artist/Band?
Jake Answer: Def Leppard
Jacob Answer: The Beatles
Question: What are your career goals?
Jake Answer: Work for a Major League Baseball team
Jacob Answer: Become a baseball reporter or work in some sort of baseball media
Question: Favorite Hobby?
Jake Answer: Video Games
Jacob Answer: Baseball Cards/Traveling
Question: Favorite Video Game?
Jake Answer: Out of the Park Baseball
Jacob Answer: Fortnite
This is a little about us, let us know what you agree or disagree with!
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