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I feel like the whole team is to blame for their offensive struggles, during their 5-game losing streak, because their clutch hitters like Dunn, Piercynski, Youklis and Konerko simply haven't been able to deliver the key hits on offense when it matters. I think they're putting too much pressure on themselves to try to make things happen on the spot at the plate, and simply not being patient, and instead they're striking out and leaving way too many runners on base.

I worry that their offensive ineptitude and their inabiltiy to beat the Tigers and the Royals in the second half of the season and the lack of offensive production and execution during their stretch drive to the postseason could come back to haunt them until next spring training, if they don't start in the clutch on offense. And, should they let the division title slip from their fingers, and White Sox fans will be nose-deep in "What ifs? questions regarding their lack of offensive production and execution and their inabiltiy to beat the Tigers and the Royals during the second half of the season.

They'll be asking themselves questions like:

"What if the White Sox hadn't blown a 3-0 lead vs. the Royals, because of their baserunning?"

"What if their dependable hitters like Konerko, Piercynski, Dunn and Youklis and their young hitters had been able to deliver the key hits in the clutch in September?"

and, WTF was their offense when the White Sox needed it the most? And, why did they rely so heavily on the home run ball, instead of simply trying to execute their offense and score runs with base hits, like they're capable of doing

It's obvious that their crosstown rivals have nothing to do with the White Sox' offensive struggles. But, in all fairness, who's really to blame for their lack of clutch hitting and offensive ineptitude, during their 5-game losing streak? The players or the coaches? Are the White Sox still haunted by their inability to beat the Royals and Tigers during the second half of the season, or protect a 3-0 lead vs. the Royals, because of their baserunning blunders? And, what do the White Sox need to do to get themselves and their offense back in sync, during their homestand?

I feel like the White Sox have been constantly outplayed vs. the Tigers not only in this series, but in their last two series in Detroit. In a nutshell, the Tigers have been outhitting and outpitching us, and we just have had no answer for that.

I get this funny feeling that if the White Sox can't find a way to beat the Tigers tommorow night, we could lose the division, because we couldn't beat the Royals or the Tigers.

Where has the pitching and the offense been vs. the Tigers? And, who's to blame for the lack of pitching and hitting against the Tigers during the past three series.

Whose fault will it be if the White Sox lose the big 4-game series vs. the Tigers?

Do you think the White Sox' inability to beat the Tigers or the Royals will haunt the White Sox, if they lose the AL Central division?

Not only do I think the Blackhawks are getting fundamentally dumber on defense, but they have also forgotten to be more aggressive and physical on defense, because they're showing no discipline or intelligence to stop opponents from scoring easy goals, and they're always missing assignments and mishandling the puck. I'm not sure if this has something to do with the absence of Jonathan Toews. In addition, they're also getting fundamentally dumber on executing the power play, because all they're doing is waiting for something to happen, instead of creating traffic and putting pressure on their goalie. It's quite clear the Blackhawks have enough offense and talent to win games, but the defense has to get better somehow, and the Blackhawks have to execute their power play more efficiently, or their season will end in a red tide of "What if?" questions, should they miss the playoffs, because they didn't get either their defense or their power play in sync sooner.

I'm praying Johnny Oduwa can get the Blackhawks defense back in sync, and when Toews returns, then maybe they'll start clicking again on offense, defense, and on special teams.

Do you think the Blackhawks have suddenly gotten fundamentally dumber on defense and on the power play? And, does it have everything to do with the absence of Toews? And, what do the Blackhawks need to get their defense and power play back in sync?

The Blackhawks have enough talent and offense to score goals, but their defense is so inconsistent, because they're more passively and less physically on defense, instead of being more aggressive. They're missing assignments, mishandling the puck in their own zone, instead of calmly trying to clear it out of harm's way, and showing no discipline and intelligence to stop opponent from scoring easy goals, and as a result of their defensive ineptitude, they're suffering from multiple communication breakdowns and allowing teams to score easy goals.

Somehow, the Blackhawks' defense has to get better, and the puck has to bounce the Blackhawks' way, instead of the other way around, and it wouldn't hurt for them to score that first goal that always sets the tone for the rest of the game.

Do you agree that the whole team's to blame for their losing streak, because of their defensive ineptitude? And, what do they need to do to end their losing streak?

I am still disappointed the owners and players didn't end the lockout sooner, because they missed a ton of chances to resolve the lockout, but I'm also glad they're back playing ball again.

I see Laura Prepon not only as my second choice to host Saturday Night Live, but my alternative guest host of my dreams.

She played Eric Forman's one time boyfriend on "That 70's Show", and she's appeared in a slew of movie and tv dramas like "Castle" and "October Road", and she has an upcoming sitcom sometime next year called "Vodka, are you there? It's me Chelsea, based on the best-selling book by Chelsea Handler.

I would love to see Laura Prepon host Saturday Night Live this season, and if she does, she'll invite Topher Grace, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher from "That 70's Show" to perform in at least one of her sketches with her, and in her monologue.

I bet she misses doing comedy, and for her to host Saturday Night Live would be a high point in her career, and I see her as a perennial guest host for years to come, and I wouldn't be surprised if she hosted sometime in the second half of season 37.

Would you agree that Laura Prepon deserves an opportunity to host Saturday Night Live?

Obviously, both the owners and players are too stupid to want to negotiate a collective barganing agreemen to end the lockout, and therefore they're missing opportunity after opportunity to try to save the season. And, now I'm hearing rumors that if the entire NBA season is cancelled as well as next year's, NBA commisioner David Stern might be forced to resign, because he wasn't as aggresive as NFL Commisioner Roger Goodell when he worked with the players and the owners to end the NFL lockout.. I feel a lot of remorse and anger towards the players and owners for being too selfish to work things out with David Stern, and if this season is cancelled and next year's as well, there'll be riots and demonstrations all over every NBA city. And, we'll all be in a deep state of hurt, because they didn't resolve it sooner when they really should've.

I know a couple of bands from Chicago that could come up with a better version of "Here come the Hawks", especially Plain White T's and OK GO.

It's one of my favorite songs on Youtube, and I love the Chicago Blackhawks, because they're my favorite hockey team.

So, whom do you think could do a better version of "Here come the Hawks? The Plain White T's or OK GO or maybe both.?

The very thought about mentioning the end of the world frightens me, and if I have learned anything from what happened on May 21st, it's that no man or machine can predict the end. I don't even listen to Family Radio, and I can not trust this wacko preacher who makes false and hurtful prophecies about the world, and he should go to jail for doing something that idiotic.

Come on, people! We have too much to look forward to: Halloween, Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years', and lots of football on tv.

Fortunately, I have heard very little about this rumor this week, so I guess it's safe to say that me and my family will still be around after October 21st, and I can live my day to the fullest like I always do, and know that there will always be a tommorow.

Please assure me that life will go on as it always does, and that you'll still be around after October 21. Then, I'll feel much better about myself and I can look forward to the weekend, without worry.

I'm quite sad that the NBA has cancelled the first two weeks of the season, because the owners and the players are simply too dumb to try to negotiate a collective barganing agreement to end the lockout.

I also feel a lot of remorse towards Commisioner David Stern, because he hasn't been as aggressive as NFL commisioner Roger Goodell was in trying to end the NFL Lockout. And, he still hasn't done anything to balance the revenue among players, owners and coaches. Now, I am hearing rumors that if the lockout continues and the whole season is cancelled,, he might be forced to resign, because he didn't resolve it sooner when he probably should've, and we may never see another NBA game for the next two to three years.

Do you think the NBA is missing chances to end the lockout? Can the season still be saved? Or, will we really be screwed if this entire season and possibly next season is cancelled?

I'd say her chances of hosting Saturday Night Live sometime this year are 50-50 at best, wouldn't you agree?

I truly feel that sooner or later Anna Torv will host Saturday Night Live, and I think it would be very interesting to see her go from FBI Agent Olivia Dunham on "Fringe" to funny girl on Saturday Night Live, based on the different characters she could play in the sketches.

Hey, you never know! I say "Give Anna Torv a chance!"

Would you agree she has a 50-50 chance to host Saturday Night Live this year?

I thought it was the weakest episode on Saturday Night Live I have ever seen. I don't recall Ben Stiller acting as badly as he did last night.

And, heaven forbid Anna Faris and future guests hosts whomever they may be should do the same as Ben Stiller did.

My patience was rewarded during this past summer when the NFL strike ended, and I believed, in my heart, that the owners, players and coaches could negotiate a deal to end the NFL strike. During that time, I got the opportunity to watch vintage NFL Films highlights on Youtube and Hulu and a few on VHS and DVD from 1960 to today, and those classic NFL films highlights reminded me what the NFL was all about. And, now that the NFL Strike is over, I can look forward to watching all 32 teams go for a shot at a Super Bowl title.

I am ecstatic that the NFL is back and better than it has ever been in years.

How happy are you that the NFL is back, on a scale of 1 to 10?

The Texans have been known mostly as a good home team at Reliant Stadium, and I see them possibly going undefeated at home and winning the AFC South division title and making the playoffs.

The Colts are having an off year, and I feel like it's the Texans' turn to win a division title and make some noise in the NFL playoffs

Do you agree the Texans have a shot at a perfect record at Reliant Stadium?

Hey, Fringe fanatics. How would you like to see Anna Torv, the star of "Fringe" host Saturday Night Live for the first time this year? I have always believed that an actress as talented and beautiful as Anna Torv deserves an opportunity to host Saturday Night Live and show the audience just how funny she can really be. We know she has a very popular tv show on FOX, where she plays an FBI agent, she's appeared in a few magazines and talk shows in the past, and she has a new movie coming out sometime next year, where she plays an ancient martial arts warrior.

It's kind of premature of me to be speculating about who will host Saturday Night Live in the near future, or if or when Anna Torv will get the chance to host. But who knows what she could do on Saturday Night Live as a guest host? She could do an SNL digital short with Andy Samberg, perform a rap about what it's like to be FBI agent Olivia Dunham with her co-stars, or play the role of a Swiss Miss girl, a waitress, a 60's country singer or even a Southern Belle in one of her sketches.

I would so love to see Anna Torv on "SNL" this season and maybe next season as well.

Hey, you never know! All I'm saying is "Give Anna Torv a chance!"

I'll be crossing my fingers and hoping that she DOES host soon.

I have always believed that an actress who's as talented and beautful as Anna Torv deserves a chance to host Saturday Night Live. She has a hit tv show on FOX, where she plays a FBI agent, she's appeared in a few magazines and talk shows, and she has a new movie coming out sometime next year.

I know it's kind of premature of me to be speculating about who will host Saturday Night Live in the near future, but I haven't ruled out Anna Torv as an potential guest host this season.

And, who knows? She could do a SNL digital clip with Andy Samberg, or perform a rap about FBI agent Olivia Dunham with her co-stars on the show, or play the role of the "Swiss Miss girl" in a funny sketch, or maybe even endorse a commercial for a DVD that shows people how to be twice as funny as her, by doing imitations of past and present characters on Saturday Night Live.

I would so love to see Anna Torv host Saturday Night Live this season and maybe next season as well.

Hey, you never know! All I'm saying "Give Anna Torv a chance!"

I'll be crossing my fingers, and hoping that she DOES host soon.

I think Anna Torv deserves a chance to host Saturday Night Live, because she is the most beautiful actress on tv, and she has a hit tv show and an upcoming movie next year.

I know it's kind of premature of me to be spectularing about who will host Saturday Night Live in the future, but don't rule her out as a potential guest host this season. And, who knows? Perhaps,she might develop a tiny crush on cast member Andy Samberg

All I'm saying "Give Anna Torv a chance!"

How would you rate her chances of hosting on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being very likely that she will host this year?

I think Anna Torv deserves a chance to host Saturday Night Live, because she is the most beautiful actress on tv, and she has a hit tv show and an upcoming movie next year.

I know it's kind of premature of me to be spectularing about who will host Saturday Night Live in the future, but don't rule her out as a potential guest host this season. And, who knows? Perhaps,she might develop a tiny crush on cast member Andy Samberg

All I'm saying "Give Anna Torv a chance!"

How would you rate her chances of hosting on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being very likely that she will host this year?

Jim Parsons from "The Big Bang Theory"

Former SNL cast member Chris Parnell

Anna Torv from "Fringe" and her upcoming movie "Heavenly Sword"

Kat Dennings from "Two Broke Girls"

Laura Prepon from NBC's upcoming show "Hello Vodka? It's me Chelsea!

Mila Kunis

Whitney Cummings

Josh Radnor from "How I Met Your Mother"

Poppy Montgomery from CBS' new show "Unforgettable"

or Simon Baker from "The Mentalist"

I think all of them deserve a chance to host SNL this season for the first time.

In case you don't know her, she's the star of FOX's hit tv show "Fringe", in which she plays FBI Agent Olivia Dunham. In years past, the very thought of mentioning her name as a potential guest host on Saturday Night Live was an afterthought to me. But, lately,I have been thinking about how cool it would be to see Anna Torv show the audience a funny side of her, because it would give her an opportunity to play a different role besides FBI Agent Olivia Dunham on "Fringe" on Saturday Night Live.

I certainly wouldn't rule Anna Torv out as a potential guest host for Season 37. If and when Anna Torv does host Saturday Night Live, either after Anna Faris or sometime in early 2012, I would love to do a rendition of "Finally!" with CeCe Peniston to christen her debut as guest host of Saturday Night Live, to set the tone for what promises to be a great show.

After all, it's been 15 years since an Australian actress last hosted Saturday night Live, and I'd love to see Anna Torv as a first-time guest host on Saturday Night Live on NBC this season.

I'm sure those of you who watch "Fringe" on Fox will be crossing their fingers and hoping Don Pardo announces Anna Torv's name as a guest host on an upcoming show on Saturday Night Live this season. I know I'll be crossing my fingers as well.