The SB thread: Colts vs. Bears

[JeffWeaverFan]

Figure this should be started sooner rather than later. Who do you guys have?

I think the Colts will win, and will wait before i predict the score.

[yankeesAZ]

Figure this should be started sooner rather than later. Who do you guys have?

I think the Colts will win, and will wait before i predict the score.

I'll bring this over from the other thread:

Colts -7

O/U 48.5

May take the Bears with those points. I would have set it at 4.5 myself.

[dabomb2045]

Tough call on the spread. I still think any AFC team is way better then any NFC team. I think the Colts will win by at least 10.

[CoyoteYankee]

I'll take Indy with the spread and an under on the points. My prediction is 27-13.

[BonusCantos]

My SB prediction a few weeks ago was Colts/Saints. At least I got one of them right...

Anyway, I'm taking the Colts to win, but I don't know if I take them with a 7-point spread.

[fredgmuggs]

I'll be rooting for the Bears. I still hold a grudge against the Irsay family for moving the Colts out of Baltimore.

[CptCrunch]

I'll bring this over from the other thread:

Colts -7

O/U 48.5

May take the Bears with those points. I would have set it at 4.5 myself.

I'd take the Bears and the points.

[yankeesAZ]

I'd take the Bears and the points.

I could see this line moving down as the Bears will attract more money from their fanbase alone. Could be wrong, but lock in the 7 now for the Bears and wait if you want to be the Colts.

Definitely like the over on this one.

[SubwayFanatic]

Dare I say, the Colts seem a lot like the 2004 Red Sox, finally getting over their nemesis. Throw out any cliche you want, but it just seems like Indy's year.

I can't see them losing this game.

[BillBuckner]

Colts 27 Bears 14

Book it.

[JDPNYY]

I don't think the NFL will allow this Thread. I think using the term SB is strictly forbidden. I believe this Thread title will need to be changed to:

The Big Game thread: Colts vs. Bears

or

The BG thread: Colts vs. Bears

[In Mo I Trust]

I'll be pulling for the Colts.

[CTSoxFan]

Dare I say, the Colts seem a lot like the 2004 Red Sox, finally getting over their nemesis. Throw out any cliche you want, but it just seems like Indy's year.

I can't see them losing this game.

I had the same thoughts a while back...didn't post them for fear of being accused of trolling. But yeah, there are a lot of similarities between the '04 Sox and these Colts, especially a nice collection of talent and the (overdue?) ridding of a nemesis.

And, I suspect, a championship, two weeks hence.

[In Mo I Trust]

Dare I say, the Colts seem a lot like the 2004 Red Sox, finally getting over their nemesis. Throw out any cliche you want, but it just seems like Indy's year.

I can't see them losing this game.

Yup, there are a lot of similarities there IMO.

[Bernie51Williams]

Peyton will win his first super bowl :D

[SubwayFanatic]

I am not talking about against the spread, but does anyone on here flat-out think the Bears will win this game?

If so, I would like to see some convincing arguments -- not just cliches like, "Any team can win on any given day."

[CTSoxFan]

I am not talking about against the spread, but does anyone on here flat-out think the Bears will win this game?

If so, I would like to see some convincing arguments -- not just cliches like, "Any team can win on any given day."

Best argument I can come up with is that defense plays a big role in playoff football, and the Bears' defense is substantially better than that of the Colts. Whether that will offset how much better the Colts' offense is than that of the Bears is a fair question (and I think the answer is "no"), but I can see where Bears fans would have at least some cause for optimism.

[SubwayFanatic]

I am curious to see how this Super Bowl does in the ratings. I ask this of non Colts and Bears fans, which I am sure is most of you here, are you excited about this game?

[161 and River Ave.]

I am curious to see how this Super Bowl does in the ratings. I ask this of non Colts and Bears fans, which I am sure is most of you here, are you excited about this game?

Very excited. This Super Bowl will have good ratings. Chicago will carry the Mid West. The Peyton Manning factor is the big one though. He is the face of the NFL and is finally playing in the Super Bowl.

[dabomb2045]

I am curious to see how this Super Bowl does in the ratings. I ask this of non Colts and Bears fans, which I am sure is most of you here, are you excited about this game?

I'm excited.....the Peyton Manning factor does it for me. Alot of people will watch the game because of him. And there are alot of Bears fans across the country too. I think this SB does good ratings.

[Sam18]

I am curious to see how this Super Bowl does in the ratings. I ask this of non Colts and Bears fans, which I am sure is most of you here, are you excited about this game?

Hell yes. I don't think I've ever been this excited about the Super Bowl(mainly because I've never seen my team in it).

[yankeesAZ]

Dare I say, the Colts seem a lot like the 2004 Red Sox, finally getting over their nemesis. Throw out any cliche you want, but it just seems like Indy's year.

I can't see them losing this game.

It is quite similiar having to mount a big comeback against their arch rivals. But enough about 2004!;)

[RhodyYanksFan]

I can't wait for the Bears to drop 50 on the Colts. The Colts only won because of Caldwell's butter fingers.

[NYYFAN]

I can't wait for the Bears to drop 50 on the Colts. The Colts only won because of Caldwell's butter fingers.

And NE only beat SD because...

Its all relative

I saw a dead monkey on the sidelines after the game...

Peyton is now a free man...

[Pepper03]

Peyton is now a free man...

One more game before he is officially free.

[pjfan]

Peyton is now a free man...

Not yet......he still has to win the big one.

It would of been like the Sox beating the Yanks in 04, only to lose to the Cards in the WS. If Manning plays horrible and the Colts lose the SB, I think Manning continues to be hounded. If he wins, he's a free man.

I think the Colts win, and win big. I'll tell you what, thought, it's going to be the longest two weeks of their (and the fans) lives.

Congrats, again, to Indy. Represent the AFC

[In Mo I Trust]

Hell yes. I don't think I've ever been this excited about the Super Bowl(mainly because I've never seen my team in it).

Same here, this is the most excited I have been for a non Giants Super Bowl.

(Nice cut Sam)

[mentalgidget]

I see some similarites between this SB and the SF-SD game (not sure of the number). Steve Young finally got past the Cowboys and had to win the SB to be truly vindicated. He went out and threw 6TDs. I feel as though that is a strong possibility (not necessarily 6, but still)

[yankeebot]

Colts 34
Bears 17

[Coney36]

Let's go... Bears.

[SheffRocks11]

I think the colts will pull this one off. I think the bears will make it close. And peyton better be afraid of this guy...
http://espn-att.starwave.com/media/nfl/2005/1125/photo/w_urlacher_412.jpg

[CoyoteYankee]

I am curious to see how this Super Bowl does in the ratings. I ask this of non Colts and Bears fans, which I am sure is most of you here, are you excited about this game?

More excited than I've been in a long time. Should be a great game.

[tdel23]

I'm taking the Colts and the points...Manning should be able to pick that D apart.

[Pepper03]

The Colts are going to have no problem with the Bears.

Unless it is snowing in Miami.

Oh well, at least the country will be thrilled because the Pats aren't playing.:D

[JeffWeaverFan]

I am curious to see how this Super Bowl does in the ratings. I ask this of non Colts and Bears fans, which I am sure is most of you here, are you excited about this game?
Definitely, I think it's a great matchup. A fantastic offense lead by Peyton Manning against a supposed great defense.

[fredgmuggs]

This is starting to remind me of the pre-game speculation in Super Bowl XXV when everyone thought Jim Kelly and the Bills offense were going to steam roll over the Giants. It didn't happen then and we'll see if it happens now.

[JeffWeaverFan]

This is starting to remind me of the pre-game speculation in Super Bowl XXV when everyone thought Jim Kelly and the Bills offense were going to steam roll over the Giants. It didn't happen then and we'll see if it happens now.
The thing is I don't think the Bears defense is that good anymore. Losing Tommie Harris and Mike Brown has put a dent in that great defense.

[Mezmerize]

I think the Bears can win for 3 reasons:

1) Solid defense. I didn't think they could withstand the offensive onslaught of the Saints, and they bulldozed that o-line. Up by two field goals and they pinned their ears back. Colts will really need to pick up the blitz in this game.

2) Thomas Jones/Cedric Benson. These guys have been extremely productive this year and aren't getting any credit at all. Don't sleep on the Bears run game.

3) Special Teams. What can I say, Devin Hester is the ultimate X-Factor. Terrence Wilkins is pretty good too, but Indy will need to make sure tackles on special teams to stop the Bears from scoring in that phase of the game.

That being said, I'd take the points, but I don't think the Bears will win.

[gdn]

Colts all the way.

[CptCrunch]

I think the Bears can win for 3 reasons:

1) Solid defense. I didn't think they could withstand the offensive onslaught of the Saints, and they bulldozed that o-line. Up by two field goals and they pinned their ears back. Colts will really need to pick up the blitz in this game.

2) Thomas Jones/Cedric Benson. These guys have been extremely productive this year and aren't getting any credit at all. Don't sleep on the Bears run game.

3) Special Teams. What can I say, Devin Hester is the ultimate X-Factor. Terrence Wilkins is pretty good too, but Indy will need to make sure tackles on special teams to stop the Bears from scoring in that phase of the game.

That being said, I'd take the points, but I don't think the Bears will win.

Agreed, good points.

The Colts run D was gashed in the first half against NE.

[cubhater]

I am not talking about against the spread, but does anyone on here flat-out think the Bears will win this game?

If so, I would like to see some convincing arguments -- not just cliches like, "Any team can win on any given day."

I'll take the Bear's running game against the Colt's run D any day of the week. And as long as Grossman doesn't play with his head up his butt, the Bears have a good chance.

[Jace]

I think the Colts win, but the Bears DID just beat a NO team with 300 offensive weapons (minus Joe Horn). I think the difference will be when the Colts are down 16-14 their O-line will hold enough for Peyton to not get intentional grounding in the end zone

[CardNYY]

Colts 34
Bears 24

MVP: Peyton Manning

[dabomb2045]

The thing is I don't think the Bears defense is that good anymore. Losing Tommie Harris and Mike Brown has put a dent in that great defense.

Agreed. The Saints offense put up alot of numbers on them too. They just got sloppy with the ball and had turnovers.

[ojo]

colts 38, bears 14.

the bears are going to get buried.

[In Mo I Trust]

The thing is I don't think the Bears defense is that good anymore. Losing Tommie Harris and Mike Brown has put a dent in that great defense.

I agree 100%. They haven't played well of late, and they won't have the elements to help them out like they did yesterday. The Colts should be able to put up a lot of points.

[#1PaFan]

Man, am I EVER torn!!!

Can I find it in myself to actually root for Da Bearssss? :scared:

[cubhater]

Man, am I EVER torn!!!

Can I find it in myself to actually root for Da Bearssss? :scared:

Sure you can!:D

[#1PaFan]

Sure you can!:D

This is really, really, REALLY going to be tough, man! :)

The Bears are obviously our oldest rivals and there's not much tear shedding on either side when the other stumbles, but I think both sides tend to respect each other.

The Colts are an effing Dome team and their once glorious history, IMO, ended with Irsay cowardly sneaking out of Baltimore in the dead of night.
Plus, I respect Manning's play but I just have the feeling that he's a horrible teammate.

OK, dear lord, Go Bearsssssssssss!!!!!!! :) :gulp:

Win #10 for Papa Bear, Butkus, Gale, Pic, Mike, & of course, Sweetness. :gulp:

[cubhater]

This is really, really, REALLY going to be tough, man! :)

The Bears are obviously our oldest rivals and there's not much tear shedding on either side when the other stumbles, but I think both sides tend to respect each other.

The Colts are an effing Dome team and their once glorious history, IMO, ended with Irsay cowardly sneaking out of Baltimore in the dead of night.
Plus, I respect Manning's play but I just have the feeling that he's a horrible teammate.

OK, dear lord, Go Bearsssssssssss!!!!!!! :) :gulp:

Win #10 for Papa Bear, Butkus, Gale, Pic, Mike, & of course, Sweetness. :gulp:

I hear ya about rooting for the Bears. It's like me when the Pack, Vikes, or Cowboys play each other. Sometimes I just don't know who to root against.:lol:

Even if the Bears didn't make it this far, I'd have a tough time rooting for the Colts because of Irsay. Same with Bidwell and the Cards. It sickened me when the Ravens won it a few years ago but hey, at least it gave Baltimore fans something to cheer about.

[NYYFAN]

One more game before he is officially free.

Nope he beat NE and made the Superbowl...Monkey dead...the rest is gravy

[NYYFAN]

If I'm Indy I better get my kickoff coverage under control...the Bears return guy will cook them...

[NYYFAN]

This is really, really, REALLY going to be tough, man! :)

The Bears are obviously our oldest rivals and there's not much tear shedding on either side when the other stumbles, but I think both sides tend to respect each other.

The Colts are an effing Dome team and their once glorious history, IMO, ended with Irsay cowardly sneaking out of Baltimore in the dead of night.
Plus, I respect Manning's play but I just have the feeling that he's a horrible teammate.

OK, dear lord, Go Bearsssssssssss!!!!!!! :) :gulp:

Win #10 for Papa Bear, Butkus, Gale, Pic, Mike, & of course, Sweetness. :gulp:

George, except for Mike and Butkus the other guys are dead, they don't care...:lol:

[cubhater]

George, except for Mike and Butkus the other guys are dead, they don't care...:lol:

Sayers is alive and well.:)

[#1PaFan]

George, except for Mike and Butkus the other guys are dead, they don't care...:lol:

Spoken, or should I say, written like a typical Raider Fan! :eek:

It's all about Tradition, History & Pride, Son. As a fellow Yankee Fan, I thought you would understand that. Apparently, Al Davis has infected you!!! :scared: :D :gulp:

[NYYFAN]

Spoken, or should I say, written like a typical Raider Fan! :eek:

It's all about Tradition, History & Pride, Son. As a fellow Yankee Fan, I thought you would understand that. Apparently, Al Davis has infected you!!! :scared: :D :gulp:

How can a GB fan root for Da Bears?

[#1PaFan]

How can a GB fan root for Da Bears?

I tried to explain that, man! :lol: :lol:

I'd probably get in trouble with my fellow Packer Fans/Owners. However, there are some things like:

Do you know who suggested to the Packers that they hire St. Vincent Thomas Lombardi?

It was Papa Bear Halas. My Pack was actually going elsewhere until Mr. Halas gave his input. True Story.

The Bears certainly are NOT the Vikings. The Bears have a proud, proud History. They have NINE NFL World Championships. I don't like them getting closer to my Packers' Record, but I have some issues with THESE Colts. :)

[CardNYY]

I tried to explain that, man! :lol: :lol:

I'd probably get in trouble with my fellow Packer Fans/Owners. However, there are some things like:

Do you know who suggested to the Packers that they hire St. Vincent Thomas Lombardi?

It was Papa Bear Halas. My Pack was actually going elsewhere until Mr. Halas gave his input. True Story.

The Bears certainly are NOT the Vikings. The Bears have a proud, proud History. They have NINE NFL World Championships. I don't like them getting closer to my Packers' Record, but I have some issues with THESE Colts. :)


PAFan, here's another reason why you shouldn't have a problem rooting for the Bears, George Halas was a Yankee once upon a time. 1919.:)

[Pepper03]

Nope he beat NE and made the Superbowl...Monkey dead...the rest is gravy

Disagree-but it'll be a moot point in two weeks.

I mean c'mon Rex Grossman winning a Super Bowl. I still can't believe the Bears beat the Saints.

[fredgmuggs]

.....and their once glorious history, IMO, ended with Irsay cowardly sneaking out of Baltimore in the dead of night.
Yep, that's why I can never root for the Colts. I realize many folks around here weren't even born yet when that happen, but that was one of the sleaziest events to have ever taken place by any franchise. Somethings you just don't forget.

[Pepper03]

Yep, that's why I can never root for the Colts. I realize many folks around here weren't even born yet when that happen, but that was one of the sleaziest events to have ever taken place by any franchise. Somethings you just don't forget.

Kinda makes the stuff about the "evil" Pats pale in comparison.

I was at my brother's that night in Arlington, VA, and the reaction around there was just stunned shock. It's too bad Modell won a SB and it'll be too bad if Irsay wins one too.

They'll always be the Baltimore Colts to some of us.

[Mezmerize]

Peyton absolutely has to win a SB to officially kill the monkey. Elway played in 3 SB's, never won, and had that stigma attached to him. To completely kill the non-sensical talk of 'he can't win the big one', he's gotta win Feb 4th. I think it's total nonsense, but thats the perception.

[mentalgidget]

Tank Johnson will be allowed to travel to AND PLAY IN the Super Bowl...
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs06/news/story?id=2740088

[Buckeye Yank]

DA BEARS.

Bears - 235.........Colts - Nuttin.

[cubhater]

DA BEARS.

Bears - 235.........Colts - Nuttin.

But is that with the mini Ditka or the Ditka with the titanium hip?:D

[Pepper03]

Well I understand the Bears thrive on disrespect, kinda how the Pats motivate themselves, so I guess the fact that 90% of the experts are going to pick Indy whould help them.

Do you think how Reggie Bush acted when he scored riled up the Bears?

Do you think Rex Grossman can win a Super Bowl?

You are going to be my designated Bears expert for the next two weeks since I don't think I know any Bears fans-they kinda pissed us off here in 1986.:D

[knickfan23]

One more game before he is officially free.

The Bears will be to the Colts what the Cardinals were to the Red Sox in 2004.

The Patriots were to the Colts what the Yankees were to the Red Sox in terms slaying the beast. Now that they've done it, winning the whole thing should be easy.

IND 34
CHI 17

[Buckeye Yank]

But is that with the mini Ditka or the Ditka with the titanium hip?:D

Sorry I couldn't respond sooner....I was hacking up a Brat and then had a heart attack. Now, what was your question again?

[cubhater]

Well I understand the Bears thrive on disrespect, kinda how the Pats motivate themselves, so I guess the fact that 90% of the experts are going to pick Indy whould help them.

Do you think how Reggie Bush acted when he scored riled up the Bears?

Do you think Rex Grossman can win a Super Bowl?

You are going to be my designated Bears expert for the next two weeks since I don't think I know any Bears fans-they kinda pissed us off here in 1986.:D

If you listen to the so-called experts, the Bears are the worst 15-3 team in history. All the goofball ESPN experts picked the Saints last weekend and look what happend.

Just when I thought the Bear's defense slacked off at the end of the season, they're again pressuring the QB, stuffing the run, and creating turnovers.

The Bears still have a bitter taste in their mouth from their first round loss to Carolina last year.

Let Manning get all the media hype and distractions.

IMO, Bush's taunting fired up the Bears. The Saints got back in the ballgame and had momentum after his TD but couldn't do crap afterwards.

The jury's still out on Grossman, but as long as he doesn't throw dumb interceptions, the Bear's O will be fine. I like our running game against the Colt's run D.

[Buckeye Yank]

Let Manning get all the media hype and distractions.


It worked wonders for USC last year and Ohio State this year.

[cubhater]

The Bears will be to the Colts what the Cardinals were to the Red Sox in 2004.

The Patriots were to the Colts what the Yankees were to the Red Sox in terms slaying the beast. Now that they've done it, winning the whole thing should be easy.

IND 34
CHI 17

Good! I hope the Colts think it will be easy. It'll be a rude awakening.

[cubhater]

Sorry I couldn't respond sooner....I was hacking up a Brat and then had a heart attack. Now, what was your question again?

So how many heart attacks this week? Pass the snausage!:D

[knickfan23]

Good! I hope the Colts think it will be easy. It'll be a rude awakening.

I see you are taking the +7 then. ;)

[destiNY]

I think the Colts should be wary of the media severly underrating the Bears...The Colts should win but don't rule out the bears

[CoyoteYankee]

Good! I hope the Colts think it will be easy. It'll be a rude awakening.

I tend to doubt that the Colts are going to take any team for granted in the Super Bowl.

[cubhater]

I see you are taking the +7 then. ;)

It's going to be a lot closer than people pick. I wish I had $100 to bet on it.

[Buckeye Yank]

So how many heart attacks this week? Pass the snausage!:D

Only 4....pretty uneventful week so far.

Over the weekend on Fox (?) they showed the clip of Chris Farley's character calling Ditka to wish him good luck in the upcoming Bears / Saints game and Ditka's response was "But I don't coach in Chicago anymore. I coach the Saints.....and we suck". I was laughing my a$$ off. I loved those skits.

[IntangiblesRule]

Disagree-but it'll be a moot point in two weeks.

I mean c'mon Rex Grossman winning a Super Bowl. I still can't believe the Bears beat the Saints.

Pep, if Trent Dilfer can win a Super Bowl than any QB can.

[cubhater]

Only 4....pretty uneventful week so far.

Over the weekend on Fox (?) they showed the clip of Chris Farley's character calling Ditka to wish him good luck in the upcoming Bears / Saints game and Ditka's response was "But I don't coach in Chicago anymore. I coach the Saints.....and we suck". I was laughing my a$$ off. I loved those skits.

:lol: Those were classics!

One of my favorites is the one with George Wendt before Ditka's first game against the Bears as Saints coach. He started mumbling and crying when asked for his prediction while he put on his Saint's hat with nacho cheese stains.

[Buckeye Yank]

One of my favorites is the one with George Wendt before Ditka's first game against the Bears as Saints coach.

That was probably tied in to the one I mentioned.

[Panamaniac42]

Let's go Colts!!!

http://deadspin.com/sports/chicago-bears/sick-is-a-nice-word-for-what-bears-fans-are-yeah-231005.php

http://deadspin.com/assets/resources/2007/01/katrinaolberman.jpg

ABC26 New Orleans TV news correspondents Liz Reyes and Glynn Boyd['s]...report on other indignities that Saints' fans had to endure from the Chicago faithful included taunts of "Where's FEMA?" and "You from New Orleans? Too bad you didn't drown!" But the highlight came during an interview with two female New Orleans fans, which went like this: "They have not been very nice ... (in background: "Super F*cking Bowl! Super F*cking Bowl!") ... We're so proud of what the Saints have done for the city of New Orleans, we owe them everything ... (Bears fan jumps into camera shot, yelling "Super Bowl! Super Bears!" Woman pushes him in the face) ... Don't hug me!"

[BonusCantos]

Let's go Colts!!!

http://deadspin.com/sports/chicago-bears/sick-is-a-nice-word-for-what-bears-fans-are-yeah-231005.php

http://deadspin.com/assets/resources/2007/01/katrinaolberman.jpg

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That sign's so very low class.

[#1PaFan]

That sign's so very low class.

It's rather EagleFan-like, man.

[SoCal Pinstriper]

Please, for the love of God, don't let Payton win a Super Bowl.

Although we may think that our televisions have reached the point of Payton-saturation, I'm guessing (because I cannot offer actual evidence) that there are still a few thirty second spots that come and go without viewers being subjected to a Payton appearance. This will definitely not be the case if the Colts actually win as the FCC will mandate that all ads on TV feature at least one Manning (and who in their right mind would put Eli in anything without his brother).

Please, for all of our sanity, Go Bears!

[dabomb2045]

Another thing I dont understand....why people hate on guys who are in alot of commercials. Dont see the big deal. Companies want him to push their product and are willing to pay him a nice chunk of money to do it.

I didnt see this kind of backlash when Michael Jordan was basically on every other commercial in the 80s and 90s.

[yankeebot]

I just can't get enough Peyton. Go Colts!

[#1PaFan]

.

I didnt see this kind of backlash when Michael Jordan was basically on every other commercial in the 80s and 90s.

How much Interent surfing did you do in the 80s & 90s?

Had you come to my house, you would have heard some sh1t!! :lol:

MJ was a Winner though. He didn't toss teammates under the bus unless they thought he they deserved it.

I may be wrong, but Peyton just seems to me to be a crappy kind of teammate at times.

[dabomb2045]

How much Interent surfing did you do in the 80s & 90s?

Had you come to my house, you would have heard some sh1t!! :lol:

MJ was a Winner though. He didn't toss teammates under the bus unless they thought he they deserved it.

I may be wrong, but Peyton just seems to me to be a crappy kind of teammate at times.

I dont know about that. Did you ever read "The Jordan Rules"?? Its a great read about MJ, most of it was his pre-championship career and I think it may have covered his first championship season. Read that and you will see how tough of a teammate Jordan was.

[#1PaFan]

I dont know about that. Did you ever read "The Jordan Rules"?? Its a great read about MJ, most of it was his pre-championship career and I think it may have covered his first championship season. Read that and you will see how tough of a teammate Jordan was.

You don't succeed in the NFL by crapping on teammates. It's a completely different animal.

Peyton is getting close, but up until now, I really haven't had much respect for him. It has nothing at all to do with his commercials.

I wish him luck in the Super Bowl.

[cubhater]

Let's go Colts!!!

http://deadspin.com/sports/chicago-bears/sick-is-a-nice-word-for-what-bears-fans-are-yeah-231005.php

http://deadspin.com/assets/resources/2007/01/katrinaolberman.jpg

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Every fan base has it's idiots.

[JWHIII]

What's the O/U on how many times that godamned Mellancamp Chevy commercial plays during the game?

[zaphod pog]

What's the O/U on how many times that godamned Mellancamp Chevy commercial plays during the game?

17 and I'm taking the over.

I'm picking the Colts in 5....Holy Crap!! Is it baseball season yet??

[SoCal Pinstriper]

Another thing I dont understand....why people hate on guys who are in alot of commercials. Dont see the big deal. Companies want him to push their product and are willing to pay him a nice chunk of money to do it.

I didnt see this kind of backlash when Michael Jordan was basically on every other commercial in the 80s and 90s.I was completely sick of Jordan. I think that people have different tolerences for overexposure. Mine is very low.

[Snatch Catch]

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[Buckeye Yank]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270082990184#ebayphotohosting

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[JWHIII]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270082990184#ebayphotohosting
I like the disclaimer that she is not an escort. I'm sure all of the guys bidding on this aren't the least bit interested in paying her for sex.

[Mezmerize]

I like the disclaimer that she is not an escort. I'm sure all of the guys bidding on this aren't the least bit interested in paying her for sex.

Yea at that price tag, she better be my personal escort for life.

[IntangiblesRule]

Yea at that price tag, she better be my personal escort for life.

:lol:

[Buckeye Yank]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270082990184#ebayphotohosting

It's been removed. :(

[CardNYY]

No tailgating for the Super Bowl.

http://cbs4.com/local/local_story_025154548.html

[fredgmuggs]

No tailgating for the Super Bowl.

http://cbs4.com/local/local_story_025154548.html

It's a near corporate event with hospitality suites now anyway. I can't imagine there is a great demand for tailgating at the Super Bowl.... which is very sad in a way.

[#1PaFan]

It's a near corporate event with hospitality suites now anyway. I can't imagine there is a great demand for tailgating at the Super Bowl.... which is very sad in a way.

It's very sad in EVERY way, man.

If I had tickets to go to the Super Bowl, I wouldn't even go, and it's not even for the "no tailgating" rule. Who the hell would want to sit thru those lame Halftime shows? :lol:

The best thing about the playoffs in the NFL is always during the Division & Conference Championships. Unless, of course, Green Bay is playing in the SB---but I'd still rather watch it on TV unless the game is at Lambeau. :gulp:

[dabomb2045]

The Super Bowl isnt an event for the die-hard football fan. The NFL targets it towards every other person except the football fan. They know the die-hard fan will always watch no matter what. So they try to draw in the casual or non-fans who's football watching consists of only the Super Bowl.

The dumb halftime shows, the long commercial breaks, all the celebrities they bring out....its all catered to the non-football fan.

[#1PaFan]

The Super Bowl isnt an event for the die-hard football fan. The NFL targets it towards every other person except the football fan. They know the die-hard fan will always watch no matter what. So they try to draw in the casual or non-fans who's football watching consists of only the Super Bowl.

The dumb halftime shows, the long commercial breaks, all the celebrities they bring out....its all catered to the non-football fan.

Agreed. Hence my post. :)

I've been to Super Bowl parties where people wouldn't shut the EFF UP until the commercials came on. Seriously, it's all they even cared about.

[CardNYY]

It's a near corporate event with hospitality suites now anyway. I can't imagine there is a great demand for tailgating at the Super Bowl.... which is very sad in a way.

It really is. The Conference championship games are The Super Bowl. The SB win was nice back in '99, but the NFC Championship game against Tampa Bay was the SB for the gateway city. It was a hard fought game. XXXIV could've easily been a blowout for the Rams, but they had to fight for every down in the NFC game. Games like that occur in Conference games more often than the Super Bowl

[26 and counting]

Mike and the Mad Dog were just talking about this yesterday. Francesa said that he prefers to watch the SB in his living room, and I don't blame him. All of the security hassles make the event a long, drawn out experience. The biggest problem is the time that it takes getting into the stadium. For a 6:30 start, he said that you've got to leave the hotel by 1:00. And when the game finally starts, it doesn't feel like a real game because of all of the extended timeouts and the long halftime show. Most of the media guys don't stay for the game anymore - they're on their way back home by Saturday morning. The crowd atmsoshpere is very strange too. There's about 20,000 die hard fans from both teams, and the remainder of the crowd is just anybody who can get their hands on a ticket, mostly the rich corporate types who don't even care about football. So it makes for a very sterile environment much of the time. Basically, the Super Bowl has turned into a convention, and it's not really about the game anymore, which is kind of sad.

As for me, if the Giants or Jets were in it, it would be really cool to go. Otherwise, I'd rather stay home and watch it on my relatively new HDTV.

[CardNYY]

The Dumbest Super Bowl Questions in a photo gallery:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0701/gallery.nfl.SBfunnyquestions/content.1.html

[Seth]

The Dumbest Super Bowl Questions in a photo gallery:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0701/gallery.nfl.SBfunnyquestions/content.1.html
They're all dumb questions in those 20, but I think the dumbest was the one asked to Doug Williams asking how long he'd been a black quarterback.

[CardNYY]

They're all dumb questions in those 20, but I think the dumbest was the one asked to Doug Williams asking how long he'd been a black quarterback.

Absolutely..

[#1PaFan]

They're all dumb questions in those 20, but I think the dumbest was the one asked to Doug Williams asking how long he'd been a black quarterback.

That was refuted and it's even stated in that link. :)

[Cuban Connection]

Every fan base has it's idiots.
Thanks for demonstrating. :P

I like the Bears' chances in this one. I'm getting the same vibes when the Pats won it 5 years ago when the Rams were supposed to steam roll all over them. A good defense usually comes up on top of a good offense. Anybody like Hester's chance to bring one back? How many return yards did the Colts give up on kickoffs last weekend?

[Seth]

That was refuted and it's even stated in that link. :)
You're right. My fault for not even reading that.

[BillBuckner]

I hate this 2 week layoff. I almost forget there is even a game to be played.

[CoyoteYankee]

I totally just realized the other day that I'm going to be traveling back from Phoenix on SB Sunday! :eek:

My flight gets in at 6:45 PM so I'm probably going to miss a good chunk of the first half. That's no big deal becasue I can TiVo it but the worst part is that I'm not going to be able to go to any of the Super Bowl parties. :(

[#1PaFan]

I totally just realized the other day that I'm going to be traveling back from Phoenix on SB Sunday! :eek:

My flight gets in at 6:45 PM so I'm probably going to miss a good chunk of the first half. That's no big deal becasue I can TiVo it but the worst part is that I'm not going to be able to go to any of the Super Bowl parties. :(

Rest assured that I will drink MANY beers in your honor! :gulp:

[CoyoteYankee]

Rest assured that I will drink MANY beers in your honor! :gulp:

Awwww, how sweet! The way you sacrifice yourself for others is a great example for the rest of the human race. :)

[#1PaFan]

Awwww, how sweet! The way you sacrifice yourself for others is a great example for the rest of the human race. :)

Well, it's a sacrifice, but I do things like this for my fellow human beings. I believe that the world would be a better place if more folks followed My example. :gulp:

[Panamaniac42]

Gary Brackett, what a story...

http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9963814

[SoCal Pinstriper]

Chicago's Cedric Benson has tremendous potential as an NFL running back, but there was a time when he had just as much promise as a center fielder. And even now, when he's likely to get a handful of carries in Super Bowl XLI, he can't help but wonder what might have been. "I think about that often," he said. "I wonder where I would be right now if I stayed with it right out of high school. The Rangers offered me $1 million to play baseball. I said, 'One million isn't enough to make me quit (football).' I thought I was better than a million dollars out of high school."
Benson was eventually drafted in the 12th round by the Dodgers in 2001. He signed with them, but only after they agreed to pay for his tuition at Texas. He played two years of summer ball before failing to report in 2003. The Dodgers were stuck with his $100,000 education bill.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/story/493475p-415668c.html

[jlw1980]

I wish I had some money to bet on the Bears. I don't think they'll win, but man, I'd make a killing if they did!

[ChocolateGirl]

In wake of the upcoming superbowl, interesting article about the NFL. Should the NFL do more? Read on.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=dw-retiredplayers013007&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

[CardNYY]

Good article. I remember reading something similar to that about Johnny Unitas a couple of years back. Earl Campbell is in horrible shape. A shame what the NFL has done to its former players.

[cubhater]

I wish I had some money to bet on the Bears. I don't think they'll win, but man, I'd make a killing if they did!

Me too. I definitely think they'll cover the spread. However, I'm finally paying off my home remodeling project from last year and the last thing I need is to fall behind in the bills in case they lose.

[cubhater]

In wake of the upcoming superbowl, interesting article about the NFL. Should the NFL do more? Read on.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=dw-retiredplayers013007&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

It's a touchy subject. I feel for the players but the financial costs to the NFL would be staggering if they had to pay all those medical bills and disability claims. Something has to change in favor of the older players.

[Buckeye Yank]

Good article. I remember reading something similar to that about Johnny Unitas a couple of years back. Earl Campbell is in horrible shape. A shame what the NFL has done to its former players.

It think it's a shame too but I'd hardly fault the NFL.

[thecaptain]

Colts 34 , The Bears 23 . just hoping for a good game . no pools no bets yet

[JWHIII]

Odds on SB MVP from Sportsbook,


Adam Vinatieri 9-1
Bernard Berrian 15-1
Bob Sanders 30-1
Brian Urlacher 5-1
Cedric Benson 12-1
Dallas Clark 25-1
Devin Hester 15-1
Joseph Addai 8-1
Marvin Harrison 9-1
Mushin Muhammad 18-1
Peyton Manning 1-1
Reggie Wayne 12-1
Rex Grossman 5-1
Robbie Gould 12-1
Terrence Wilkins 30-1
Thomas Jones 8-1
Field 6-1

I like Devin Hester to pull a Desmond Howard at those odds. Dallas Clark at 25-1 is intriguing as well

[Mezmerize]

Odds on SB MVP from Sportsbook,


I like Devin Hester to pull a Desmond Howard at those odds. Dallas Clark at 25-1 is intriguing as well

I would be puttin my money on Muhsin. He's been there before, he's going to be a factor in this game.

[ChocolateGirl]

It's a touchy subject. I feel for the players but the financial costs to the NFL would be staggering if they had to pay all those medical bills and disability claims. Something has to change in favor of the older players.

Yeah I don't know what the NFL could do but something needs to be done better to support the former players. A lot of former players are obviously suffering from physical conditions for the rest of their lives. But I figured the players were pretty well off financially after retirement. And that is shocking. The NFL can't control how former players spend their money. How players get into desperate financial situations is a very complicated issue.

[cubhater]

Yeah I don't know what the NFL could do but something needs to be done better to support the former players. A lot of former players are obviously suffering from physical conditions for the rest of their lives. But I figured the players were pretty well off financially after retirement. And that is shocking. The NFL can't control how former players spend their money. How players get into desperate financial situations is a very complicated issue.

Not all of today's players have mega buck contracts, plus the average career is around 3-4 years. Players have to make their money in a short period of time.

Let's not forget that players went to college to get an 'education'. It's a small percentage that actually go on to successful careers in pro sports, no matter their sport. Put that education to use if you don't make it to the pros. Now the quality of education their colleges provide them is another situation. Not to mention the low graduation rates at many universities.

I'm trying not to put all the blame on the players. The NFL can provide much better benefits.

Let's not forget that many former players, baseball included, didn't have the luxury of free agency. They were prisoners of whatever the owners were willing to pay. Ditka had the famous quote that Halas threw around nickles like they were manhole covers.

It's ridiculous that a legend like Adderly is barely getting over $100 a month in pension.

[Pepper03]

Colts 34 , The Bears 23 . just hoping for a good game . no pools no bets yet

That sounds about right-I just don't see the Bears keeping it too close but I hope it's a good game and the commercials are entertaining.

I would imagine most "experts" would be picking the Colts?

[Casey37]

Colts over Da Bears, by a wide margin. Not that it has anything to do with it, but today, they had Mike Ditka in M&MD and he didn't sound too convinced about a Chicago win. At least that's the impression I got.

[#1PaFan]

Not all of today's players have mega buck contracts, plus the average career is around 3-4 years. Players have to make their money in a short period of time.

Let's not forget that players went to college to get an 'education'. It's a small percentage that actually go on to successful careers in pro sports, no matter their sport. Put that education to use if you don't make it to the pros. Now the quality of education their colleges provide them is another situation. Not to mention the low graduation rates at many universities.

I'm trying not to put all the blame on the players. The NFL can provide much better benefits.

Let's not forget that many former players, baseball included, didn't have the luxury of free agency. They were prisoners of whatever the owners were willing to pay. Ditka had the famous quote that Halas threw around nickles like they were manhole covers.

It's ridiculous that a legend like Adderly is barely getting over $100 a month in pension.

The HBO series Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel just did a segment on this. It's a very good piece. A lot of these guys are REALLY, REALLY messed up and they get nothing. It's really disgusting.

The NFL Players Union is pretty messed up, man.

[Pepper03]

The HBO series Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel just did a segment on this. It's a very good piece. A lot of these guys are REALLY, REALLY messed up and they get nothing. It's really disgusting.

The NFL Players Union is pretty messed up, man.

I agree it is a disgrace.

This is a multi-billion dollar business. The very least it could do would be to take care of the players who helped make it so.

ANd I also agree with you on the NFL Players Union.

[#1PaFan]

I agree it is a disgrace.

This is a multi-billion dollar business. The very least it could do would be to take care of the players who helped make it so.

ANd I also agree with you on the NFL Players Union.

I met one of my childhood heroes this past season when I went to TitleTown, Jerry Kramer. He was VERY nice, warm & friendly.

Mr. Kramer is taking a leading charge in trying to help his fellow former NFL players. Check out his website here:

http://jerrykramer.com/

[cubhater]

The HBO series Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel just did a segment on this. It's a very good piece. A lot of these guys are REALLY, REALLY messed up and they get nothing. It's really disgusting.

The NFL Players Union is pretty messed up, man.

It's too bad most of the networks don't do a segment on this situation during Super Bowl week, but alas, the NFL is their cash cow and they don't want to rock the boat.

I agree, the union is a friggin' joke. But then some of us complain that the MLBPA is too powerful.

[Pepper03]

It's too bad most of the networks don't do a segment on this situation during Super Bowl week, but alas, the NFL is their cash cow and they don't want to rock the boat.

I agree, the union is a friggin' joke. But then some of us complain that the MLBPA is too powerful.

Yeah-somewhere in the middle would be nice.

[cubhater]

Our Papa,
Who art a Bear,
Hallowed by thy fame,
Thy championship come,
Thy play be run,
At home as it is away,
Give us this day our Sunday win,
And forgive us our turnovers,
Though we pounce on those who turnover against us,
And lead us not into fourth and long,
But deliver us from Krenzel.

In the name of Ditka,
Butkus,
and the Holy Payton.

As it was in 1985,
So shall it be in 2006, reign without end.

Amen!

[JeffWeaverFan]

After thinking about this game for a while, it's a real tough one to predict. Would anyone be surprised if the Bears forced a couple turnovers and also had a fantastic return game from Hester? That could be enough to pull off the upset.

I think the Bears will end up getting 10 points from turnovers/kickoff returns and another 13 from the offense. The fact that Grossman's biggest positive as a QB is his ability to throw the deep ball and the Colts don't allow you to do that is not a good sign for the offense. And he's pretty bad at throwing the ball underneath.

For the Colts, I think they will move the ball on the Bears now overrated defense (overrated now because of the loss of Tommie Harris and Mike Brown), but could also see them having to settle for a bunch of FG's as the Bears D steps it up in the red zone. I wouldn't be surprised if the Colts managed 2 TD's and 5 FG's to get them to 26 points or if they got 3 TD's and 2 FG's to get them to 31.

I'll go with the former and predict a 26-23 Colts victory.

[cubhater]

After thinking about this game for a while, it's a real tough one to predict. Would anyone be surprised if the Bears forced a couple turnovers and also had a fantastic return game from Hester? That could be enough to pull off the upset.

I think the Bears will end up getting 10 points from turnovers/kickoff returns and another 13 from the offense. The fact that Grossman's biggest positive as a QB is his ability to throw the deep ball and the Colts don't allow you to do that is not a good sign for the offense. And he's pretty bad at throwing the ball underneath.

For the Colts, I think they will move the ball on the Bears now overrated defense (overrated now because of the loss of Tommie Harris and Mike Brown), but could also see them having to settle for a bunch of FG's as the Bears D steps it up in the red zone. I wouldn't be surprised if the Colts managed 2 TD's and 5 FG's to get them to 26 points or if they got 3 TD's and 2 FG's to get them to 31.

I'll go with the former and predict a 26-23 Colts victory.

You mentioned a couple of keys for a Bear's victory....forcing turnovers and Hester.

My other keys....

containing Manning

Hester not fumbling kicks

getting the ground attack started early and wearing out the Colt's D line in the second half

Grossman checking off his primary reciever and not forcing the ball, leading to dumb interceptions

Tillman can't blow any pass coverages.

[JWHIII]

The Bears match up well with the Colts. Teams have been able to keep Harrison and Wayne in check this postseason by having their safeties play over the top, the Bears should be no different. Against the Pats, the Colts were able to exploit the mismatches with the Pats ILB's and the safeties helping on the outside by using the middle of the field. Chicago's speed at linebacker should negate this. If the Colts are going to have success moving the ball it's got to be on the ground which will not be easy.

The Colts defense has got to show it's ugly self at some point. Even with Vinatieri on the other sideline, the Bears have the edge in ST. If Grossman doesn't give the game away, I like the Bears

Bears 23 Colts 17

[pjfan]

The more I think of it as well, I think the Bears have a good shot of pulling it out. You know they won't abandon the run like some teams have done against Indy. Couple that with Grossman's ability to just chuck it deep (and sometimes count on a PI call), and they could have some success.

Like JWF said, Hester has a chance to have an MVP type performance, ala Desmond Howard. I think the Colts have the worst, or at least right near the worst special teams coverage in the league.

To me, a great ending would be the Colts lining up for a game winning field goal, and having #4 just shank it. That would be priceless.

All in all, I just want to see a good game. God forbid it turns into a 2-3 TD lead for the Colts early. I don't think the Bears have it in them to come back from a deficit like that.

[CardNYY]

Worst Moments in Super Bowl History

Part I

http://www.profootballtalk.com/WorstSBMomentsPtI.htm

Part II

http://www.profootballtalk.com/WorstSBMomentsPtII.htm

[fredgmuggs]

The Bears match up well with the Colts. Teams have been able to keep Harrison and Wayne in check this postseason by having their safeties play over the top, the Bears should be no different. Against the Pats, the Colts were able to exploit the mismatches with the Pats ILB's and the safeties helping on the outside by using the middle of the field. Chicago's speed at linebacker should negate this. If the Colts are going to have success moving the ball it's got to be on the ground which will not be easy.

The Colts defense has got to show it's ugly self at some point. Even with Vinatieri on the other sideline, the Bears have the edge in ST. If Grossman doesn't give the game away, I like the Bears

Bears 23 Colts 17 I haven't seen anyone go deep on the Colts in the play-offs and I'm not convinced the Bears will be able to. I have the feeling Grossman will have a tough time, but we'll see.

And I believe if Manning has just a good and not even a great game, the Colts still win. This is Manning's game to win or lose in my opinion and I think he will play well enough.

Colts 30 - Bears 16

I hope I'm wrong though because I'll be rooting for the Bears.

[fredgmuggs]

Do any of our southern FLA members have a weather report for Sunday night? I heard someone mention the possibility of thunderstorms during the game. The NFL isn't going to like that one bit. But with any luck it will only rain during the hour long halftime show.

[#1PaFan]

Do any of our southern FLA members have a weather report for Sunday night? I heard someone mention the possibility of thunderstorms during the game. The NFL isn't going to like that one bit. But with any luck it will only rain during the hour long halftime show.

I wouldn't mind seeing a huge, torrential downpour during the game. Let's see some effing slop, man!

That's just the Packer fan in me, I guess. I LOVE when weather can get involved. :gulp: :gulp:

[dabomb2045]

I wouldn't mind seeing a huge, torrential downpour during the game. Let's see some effing slop, man!

That's just the Packer fan in me, I guess. I LOVE when weather can get involved. :gulp: :gulp:

Yeah I hate this "the SB can only be played in a warm weather city, or a domed stadium" crap. How awesome would it be to have this game played in Chicago....during a snowstorm??

I'd love it

[#1PaFan]

Yeah I hate this "the SB can only be played in a warm weather city, or a domed stadium" crap. How awesome would it be to have this game played in Chicago....during a snowstorm??

I'd love it

Amen to that! :gulp: :gulp:

[fredgmuggs]

I wouldn't mind seeing a huge, torrential downpour during the game. Let's see some effing slop, man!

That's just the Packer fan in me, I guess. I LOVE when weather can get involved. :gulp: :gulp: George, but what about all those corporate bigwigs and the beautiful people? Surely you don't want them inconvenienced by rain?;) :gulp:

[#1PaFan]

George, but what about all those corporate bigwigs and the beautiful people? Surely you don't want them inconvenienced by rain?;) :gulp:

:lol: :lol: Let me gulp down a few more beers and I'll answer your question, Bro! :D :gulp:

[cubhater]

Yeah I hate this "the SB can only be played in a warm weather city, or a domed stadium" crap. How awesome would it be to have this game played in Chicago....during a snowstorm??

I'd love it

:gulp: :2thumbs:

I hate domes and artificial turf!:mad: Let the big boys play in nasty weather like they used to! I loved outdoor games at the old Met in Minneapolis and Tiger Stadium. It's just not the same anymore.

[cubhater]

Quote:
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Yeah I hate this "the SB can only be played in a warm weather city, or a domed stadium" crap. How awesome would it be to have this game played in Chicago....during a snowstorm??

I'd love it

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Amen to that! :gulp: :gulp:

See this everyone? Bear and Packer fans agree on something!:)

[Gringaloca]

:gulp: :2thumbs:

I hate domes and artificial turf!:mad: Let the big boys play in nasty weather like they used to! I loved outdoor games at the old Met in Minneapolis and Tiger Stadium. It's just not the same anymore.

While I agree with your sentiment "its just not the same anymore"...I don't know if this 'ol' schooler' fan could stand the Feb. temps in Minney or Detroit's Tiger Stadium...(may she rest in peace..;) ) My first NFL game was at Tiger Stadium on Thanksgiving Day in the mid 60's with my Dad. Funny, neither one of us can remember the year...'frozen in time' so to speak...:D
Last years SB in Detroit's Ford Field didn't come close to generating the $$$$$ that this years SB will in South Florida's Dolphin Stadium. Face it, brother....it's all about the 'Bennies'....alllllllll about the $$$$...:D

btw...it's been crazy down here this past week....

[cubhater]

While I agree with your sentiment "its just not the same anymore"...I don't know if this 'ol' schooler' fan could stand the Feb. temps in Minney or Detroit's Tiger Stadium...(may she rest in peace..;) ) My first NFL game was at Tiger Stadium on Thanksgiving Day in the mid 60's with my Dad. Funny, neither one of us can remember the year...'frozen in time' so to speak...:D
Last years SB in Detroit's Ford Field didn't come close to generating the $$$$$ that this years SB will in South Florida's Dolphin Stadium. Face it, brother....it's all about the 'Bennies'....alllllllll about the $$$$...:D

btw...it's been crazy down here this past week....

Yep, it's all about the might green paper with the NFL and I know corportate sponsors prefer hitting the links or beaches instead of visiting the Mall of America or Detroit's casinos during Super Bowl week.

BTW, it's a balmy 6 degrees up here now, perfect for tailgating and throwing around the pigskin.:D

I used to live in Miramar, near the county line just south of Calder and Dolphin Stadium (or whatever they call it now), so close to the stadium that it would drive me nuts living less than a mile away from seeing my Bears in the SB and not having a ticket.

[Gringaloca]

..
I used to live in Miramar, near the county line just south of Calder and Dolphin Stadium (or whatever they call it now), so close to the stadium that it would drive me nuts living less than a mile away from seeing my Bears in the SB and not having a ticket.

Ahh..I know Miramar. If you still lived there you could ca$h in, too. Turn that front yard/side drive into a "$30 per" parking lot...;)
They've 'banned' tailgating in the Stadium parking lot....'security' reasons?..
I doubt it...why let 'em cook-out/party in the parking lot?...Make 'em come in & buy $10 drafts & $8 hotdogs...:D

[yankeesAZ]

Colts and the Over. Bet on it!

[#1PaFan]

Colts and the Over. Bet on it!

Bet on it? That's Illegal.

[cubhater]

Ahh..I know Miramar. If you still lived there you could ca$h in, too. Turn that front yard/side drive into a "$30 per" parking lot...;)
They've 'banned' tailgating in the Stadium parking lot....'security' reasons?..
I doubt it...why let 'em cook-out/party in the parking lot?...Make 'em come in & buy $10 drafts & $8 hotdogs...:D

No tailgating sucks! 'Security reasons' is a joke. It's not like the parking lot will be full of Eagle and Raiders fans.:D

Of course the parking lot will be full of corporate sponsor trucks and their limos. Guess they don't like the seeing brats on the grill and people drinking beer when they could buy it inside at the inflated prices you mentioned.

[Pepper03]

So how are you holding up so close to the big game?

Do you like your teams chances?

[cubhater]

So how are you holding up so close to the big game?

Do you like your teams chances?

I'm confident but not doing a lot of smack talk, it's a karma thing.:)

I'm predicting a close game but can easily see the Colts blowing out the Bears if they get an early lead. I don't see Grossman winning, or even coming close in, a passing duel against Manning.

I'm off to Costco in a few minutes for last minute party shopping. The grocery stores are going to be a nightmare later today!

Don't be surprised if you don't see me Tuesday for the weekly WLC weigh-in.:eek:

Here's a couple of downtown pics I took early this morning...

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/south_side_mike/downtownbears3.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p147/south_side_mike/downtownbears4.jpg

[26 and counting]

You know, all this time, I thought that the Super Bowl was going to be on FOX, but I just found out that it's on CBS this year.

[DaYanks24]

I'm glad that the Superbowl is on tomorrow, but its a bummer that no more meaningful football games again until September.

[RhodyYanksFan]

One of my favorite Super Bowl traditions has begun! The annual NFL Films 1/2 recaps of every Super Bowl is underway on ESPN2. I love watching these old films with the classic music and narration. Can't beat it.

[yankeesAZ]

Bet on it? That's Illegal.

Not in Reno!

Amazing how lotteries are legal despite the mother of all crappy odds, but if I place an online bet on the SB in WA State, the penalty is just as harsh as possession of child porn.

[TheoShmeo]

Here's to a Bears win and a terrible, horrendous and embarassing game for Manning. But if the Colts do win, here's to them winning by more than 7 so I cover.

[Pepper03]

Here's to a Bears win and a terrible, horrendous and embarassing game for Manning. But if the Colts do win, here's to them winning by more than 7 so I cover.

So where is the money?

I think the Colts cover-if the Bears D had two of their best players in the game and were playing like at the beginning of the year that'd be different.

[Jersey Yankee]

What kinds of food fare are you'se peoplez eating for tonight's game? How much brew?

[Pepper03]

What kinds of food fare are you'se peoplez eating for tonight's game? How much brew?

Nothing good foodwise, and no brew.:(

Hopefully a good game though.

I think cubhater is having all the good food today.:)

[#1PaFan]

Plenty o' Beer! Who cares about food?

[#1PaFan]

Wow! That Rams-Titans SB was just amazing, man.

[montrealer]

What kinds of food fare are you'se peoplez eating for tonight's game? How much brew?


I won a keg of Guinness last Halloween at the Pub.....at last count I have about 23 left. I Don`t work tomorrow so I`ll go for the whole 9 meters.

[JeffWeaverFan]

The more I think about this game, the more I like the Colts.

[montrealer]

:gulp: :gulp: :gulp: :gulp: Penguins vs. Canadians at 2:00 pm and then the Super Bowl...............Life just doesn`t get any better.

[RhodyYanksFan]

Wow! That Rams-Titans SB was just amazing, man.

That was a great game. Now it's time to make breakfast and not watch the debacle that was XXXV.

[JeffWeaverFan]

What kinds of food fare are you'se peoplez eating for tonight's game? How much brew?
Wings and I think cheese fries for food and bud light for beer.

[montrealer]

The more I think about this game, the more I like the Colts.

I was a huge fan of Johnny Unitis and Mike Curtis in the old NFL and my fondess SB memory was O`Brien`s FG with 8 seconds left.

So I`m a Colts Fan today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[yankeebot]

What kinds of food fare are you'se peoplez eating for tonight's game? How much brew?
Taco bar. Wings. Chips. Fruit for the fatties (me). Plenty 'o beer.

[montrealer]

Wings and I think cheese fries for food and bud light for beer.



Big Mac...large fries and a diet pepsi please......oh yeah super size it. An American enigma.:P

[#1PaFan]

:gulp: :gulp: :gulp: :gulp: Penguins vs. Canadians at 2:00 pm and then the Super Bowl...............Life just doesn`t get any better.

Penguins vs Canadians? I'd have to go with the Penguins. They're just a lot more intelligent.

[JeffWeaverFan]

The best thing for me about the SB is that it marks the end of my 1 month long diet. So of course I'll go right for the cheese fries and wings...

edit: Went from 186 pounds to 169 pounds in the month.

[CardNYY]

One of my favorite Super Bowl traditions has begun! The annual NFL Films 1/2 recaps of every Super Bowl is underway on ESPN2. I love watching these old films with the classic music and narration. Can't beat it.

Those are always fun to watch. Hearing John Facenda's voice is breathtaking. Makes you feel proud to be a sports fan. I have SB XXXIV on tape, so I'll watch that before the big game starts...

[gdn]

Is this going to be our game thread as well?

[CardNYY]

Is this going to be our game thread as well?

Might as well be...

[cubhater]

Nothing good foodwise, and no brew.:(

Hopefully a good game though.

I think cubhater is having all the good food today.:)

I'm wore out from all the cooking and will try to take a cat nap before the game.

It's a Chicago food fest today. I made an Eli's cheesecake (finally got the recipe!) and did all the prep work for deep dish pizza except for the dough yesterday. The ribs are smothered in Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce and are slowly cooking now in the crock pot as i type. The only thing missing is the Italian beef sammiches.:(

Plus, the homemade spinach/artichoke dip is ready for the oven. My friend is BBQing some wings later (he's hardcore, it's a wind chill of minus 35) and his wife makes some of the best salsa I've ever tasted. They're also in charge of the Chicago-style hot dogs.

My other friend has it easy. He's just bringing the Goose Island beer.:D

[RhodyYanksFan]

Penguins vs Canadians? I'd have to go with the Penguins. They're just a lot more intelligent.

:roflmao:

[RhodyYanksFan]

Is this going to be our game thread as well?

Some of us won't be by a computer for the Super Bowl. We have friends and parties to attend to. ;)

[#1PaFan]

Is this going to be our game thread as well?

I vote No. Why don't you start one around 6PM? :gulp:

[Jersey Yankee]

Taco bar. Wings. Chips. Fruit for the fatties (me). Plenty 'o beer.
Damn, forgot 'bout the wings. Can't forget those!!! :gulp::D

And the beer!!! :gulp::O :P

[#1PaFan]

Damn, forgot 'bout the wings. Can't forget those!!! :gulp::D

And the beer!!! :gulp::O :P

Just don't try to fly with those wings, Brad. I worry about you.

[fredgmuggs]

When exactly does this game begin so I have an idea when my "guests" will be leaving?

[#1PaFan]

When exactly does this game begin so I have an idea when my "guests" will be leaving?

Kickoff should be right around 6:25PM ET. :gulp:

[fredgmuggs]

Kickoff should be right around 6:25PM ET. :gulp:

With a one hour halftime, a million commercial breaks.... it should be over by 11PM, if I'm lucky. Nice....

[#1PaFan]

With a one hour halftime, a million commercial breaks.... it should be over by 11PM, if I'm lucky. Nice....

Yeah, it will be late.

I've been to some Super Bowl parties with nerds that talk & yell & scream during every play and then tell everybody to SHUT UP when the commercials come on. Some folks' priorities are seriously effed up! :lol:

[fredgmuggs]

Yeah, it will be late.

I've been to some Super Bowl parties with nerds that talk & yell & scream during every play and then tell everybody to SHUT UP when the commercials come on. Some folks' priorities are seriously effed up! :lol:

My wife says with all the money spent on Super Bowl commercials she feels its her patriotic duty as a good American to watch every commercial.

[#1PaFan]

VERY nice piece on Sweetness & Brian Piccolo! :gulp: :gulp:

[destiNY]

Aside from the G-MEN super bowl, I'm more excited to watch this super bowl than any other one since the green bay v broncos game...

[In Mo I Trust]

Aside from the G-MEN super bowl, I'm more excited to watch this super bowl than any other one since the green bay v broncos game...

Yup, this is the most excited I have ever been for a non Giants Super Bowl.

[26 and counting]

Some of us won't be by a computer for the Super Bowl. We have friends and parties to attend to. ;)

I got invited to a party at the local bar, but I have a feeling it's going to be in the room in the back with two little TV's. So I might be back home by the 2nd quarter to participate in the game thread. I ain't watching the Super Bowl on a little TV.

[NYYFAN]

Have a great game everyone...Go Colts and this ones for you JoJo...

[#1PaFan]

I always liked Archie Manning. Every time I see him though, these days, he looks like he just picked up a suit from the Salvation Army.

[#1PaFan]

Have a great game everyone...Go Colts and this ones for you JoJo...

4663 5825, 5656!!! :gulp:

[Espinosa's Glasses]

I always liked Archie Manning. Every time I see him though, these days, he looks like he just picked up a suit from the Salvation Army.

Salvation Archie

[Soriambi]

My predicted score:

Colts-24
Bears-13

[BillBuckner]

Well I'm off to watch the game. I'll report back 4 hours and about 10 beers from now. Peace. :gulp:

[JeffWeaverFan]

I can't believe the Colts kicked to him. They are a horrible coverage unit and Hester is the best return man in the game. They shouldn't kick to him and lose the yardage. Horrible coaching.

[BonusCantos]

Like a hot knife through butter. Not a good job by Indy, and a great job by Hester.

[JeffWeaverFan]

The only reason I thought this game would be close is because I thought the Bears would have a big kick return and cause a couple turnovers. I don't see the Bears offense doing much and I still don't. Unless the Colts continue to screw up, I see them definitely winning this game.

[destiNY]

Typical bear game, ugly and full of turnovers. Colts are obviously the better team on the field, but again, the Bears intangibles are keeping them in it at halftime.

I still (and hope) see the Colts winning this, especially if the weather improves.

[RhodyYanksFan]

:lol:
Peyton has a pot belly.

http://espn.go.com/photo/2007/0129/pg2_g_peyton_195.jpg

[BillBuckner]

I thought it was really cool how the weather was so much of a factor. I hate how the NFL always has the Super Bowl in domes or 70 degree clear weather. Hell, I want to see them smack each other around in the mud, maybe even snow eventually. That's football baby.

[fredgmuggs]

The game really didn't hold much interest for me. The highlight was Prince and trying to figure out what that thing on his head was that made him look like a bunny rabbit. And when he did that cyclorama thing, did anyone else think his guitar sort of looked like a enlarged anatomical part?

[In Mo I Trust]

I thought it was really cool how the weather was so much of a factor. I hate how the NFL always has the Super Bowl in domes or 70 degree clear weather. Hell, I want to see them smack each other around in the mud, maybe even snow eventually. That's football baby.

Agreed, I liked seeing that too.

[pjfan]

If the Colts had lost, Polian would of petitioned the league for all future SB's to be played in a dome, no matter what.

Sour grapes aside......congrats to the Colts and their fans. They were able to get through the AFC with no bye, beat two solid teams (Ravens and Pats), and handled their business last night. That's the way it should be. They will be a scary team for years to come.

I would assume the Colts will raise their banner next year with the Pats in the house. That should be fun. Now it's time for Brady and NE to ge the monkey of their back, and get through the Colts.:D