Super Bowl XLI: Bears vs. Colts, Sun 2/4, 5:30 pm CT

[ctcf]

In more media brilliance, the ESPN.com front page says this:

Thirty-nine years after Martin Luther King Jr. imagined the Promised Land, two black NFL coaches got there.

 

While I can easily understand what they're trying to get at, that kinda made me cringe.

[CubColtPacer]

god I tried reading some Bill Simmons, I really did. But this is about how far I got before I had an aneurysm:

 

"I want to see this framed photo of Kyle Orton and Brian Griese hanging in a Chicago art gallery along with the caption, "We can't believe one of us isn't starting over Rex Grossman."

 

 

HURRRRRRR

 

REX GROSSMAN JOKES FUNNY FUNNY HURRRRRR

 

I actually thought that article was funny. It makes fun of all the obvious jokes, both Bears and Colts-he wasn't trying to be really serious, so just go with the flow and enjoy it :D

 

No, I'm not going to go with the flow and enjoy it. Going with the flow means admitting that Rex Grossman is the worst quarterback to ever set foot on a football field.

 

The criticism was ridiculous 2 months ago. Its even moreso after playing well in 2 playoff games and getting to the Superbowl.

 

Enough. I'm pissed.

 

I understand-I mean, I've heard about the silly Manning face for years now, and have always hated the use of that crazy term. I guess things have changed because the Colts are actually in the Superbowl, so when Simmons looked in his article for the "perfect Manning face" I thought it was hilarious-and I almost never find Simmons funny. I don't think laughing at the picture automatically means you ahve to believe that Grossman is terrible-I certainly don't, and I laughed.

 

From the comments earlier about the respect thing-I'm getting a little concerned with how much respect the Colts are getting this week-I wish the media as well would give the Bears the credit they deserve (although I do think Bears fans are overstating it a tad, but that's an understandable part of fandom). The only thing that makes me happier though is that 3 out of 4 people on Cold Pizza picked the Bears this morning :D

[jaydee]

In more media brilliance, the ESPN.com front page says this:

Thirty-nine years after Martin Luther King Jr. imagined the Promised Land, two black NFL coaches got there.

 

While I can easily understand what they're trying to get at, that kinda made me cringe.

 

thats pretty horrible by espn. I think most people miss MLK's message entirely

[Soriano12]

In more media brilliance, the ESPN.com front page says this:

Thirty-nine years after Martin Luther King Jr. imagined the Promised Land, two black NFL coaches got there.

 

While I can easily understand what they're trying to get at, that kinda made me cringe.

 

thats pretty horrible by espn. I think most people miss MLK's message entirely

 

Agreed. ESPN is a joke.

[bukie]

I think Simmons' blurb at the end of his article is foreshadowing that he'll bet on the Bears in his SB picks. He likes to bet simply to go against the overwhelming consensus.

[Banedon]

Do you think SNL would do a Superfans sketch Saturday night? I mean George Wendt would surely be all over it, and maybe you could coax Mike Myers back, and you could probably get Robert Smigel to do it as well. But of course you'd have to replace Chris Farley...so I'm not sure if they'd do it or not. I might have to record it just in case though... :D

[Andy]

god I tried reading some Bill Simmons, I really did. But this is about how far I got before I had an aneurysm:

 

"I want to see this framed photo of Kyle Orton and Brian Griese hanging in a Chicago art gallery along with the caption, "We can't believe one of us isn't starting over Rex Grossman."

 

 

HURRRRRRR

 

REX GROSSMAN JOKES FUNNY FUNNY HURRRRRR

 

I actually thought that article was funny. It makes fun of all the obvious jokes, both Bears and Colts-he wasn't trying to be really serious, so just go with the flow and enjoy it :D

 

Watch it someone got in trouble for saying something like that before.

 

I'm confused, but I'll edit it anyway just to be safe-thanks.

 

How can someone get in trouble for telling someone to "go with the flow"?

It's a Bobby Knight joke.

 

"If rape is inevitable, then sit back and enjoy it."

[CubColtPacer]

god I tried reading some Bill Simmons, I really did. But this is about how far I got before I had an aneurysm:

 

"I want to see this framed photo of Kyle Orton and Brian Griese hanging in a Chicago art gallery along with the caption, "We can't believe one of us isn't starting over Rex Grossman."

 

 

HURRRRRRR

 

REX GROSSMAN JOKES FUNNY FUNNY HURRRRRR

 

I actually thought that article was funny. It makes fun of all the obvious jokes, both Bears and Colts-he wasn't trying to be really serious, so just go with the flow and enjoy it :D

 

Watch it someone got in trouble for saying something like that before.

 

I'm confused, but I'll edit it anyway just to be safe-thanks.

 

How can someone get in trouble for telling someone to "go with the flow"?

It's a Bobby Knight joke.

 

"If rape is inevitable, then sit back and enjoy it."

 

Oh-I forgot all about that quote, that was awful. I apologize if anyone thought of that quote when reading my post, because that was the absolute furthest thing from my intent.

[Omar]

T-minus 74 hours!

[CP_414]

T-minus 74 hours!

 

We're getting close!

 

Dontrelle Willis sporting the Urlacher 54 on ESPN right now.

[Omar]

T-minus 74 hours!

 

We're getting close!

 

Dontrelle Willis sporting the Urlacher 54 on ESPN right now.

 

(insert DUI joke here)

[CubsLadyinSTL]

I love casual day Friday. Navy blue and orange it is. My stomach already has butterflies.

[NCCubFan]

I got my game program today. The game can start at any time now. :D

[Brian]

Jeeze, Paige on ATH just said Peyton beat the Bears two years ago 41-10, and then asked what has changed... ummm tons. Urlacher didn't play that game I believe and there are a bunch of other new defensive players.

[ctcf]

Jeeze, Paige on ATH just said Peyton beat the Bears two years ago 41-10, and then asked what has changed... ummm tons. Urlacher didn't play that game I believe and there are a bunch of other new defensive players.

 

And we have an offense

 

Again, as you said, its ATH

[Banedon]

Jeeze, Paige on ATH just said Peyton beat the Bears two years ago 41-10, and then asked what has changed... ummm tons. Urlacher didn't play that game I believe and there are a bunch of other new defensive players.

 

The Bears record for one....

[Banedon]

Did he get called out on it at all?

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Jeeze, Paige on ATH just said Peyton beat the Bears two years ago 41-10, and then asked what has changed... ummm tons. Urlacher didn't play that game I believe and there are a bunch of other new defensive players.

 

Lovie was a first-year head coach. Berrian, Tank and Vasher (and Tommie) were rookies. Ogun, Urlacher, Tillman and Grossman were hurt. Craig Krenzel was the starting QB. No Moose or Benson or Mark Anderson. I could keep going.

[David]

Jeeze, Paige on ATH just said Peyton beat the Bears two years ago 41-10, and then asked what has changed... ummm tons. Urlacher didn't play that game I believe and there are a bunch of other new defensive players.

 

Lovie was a first-year coach. Berrian, Tank and Vasher were rookies. Ogun, Urlacher, Tillman and Grossman were hurt. Craig Krenzel was the starting QB. No Moose or Benson or Mark Anderson. I could keep going.

 

Of course, a good portion of the media would probably have you believe that Craig Krenzel is no worse than Rex.

 

Also, just to add, no Hester in 2004, who I think will be a huge factor in this game.

[CP_414]

Jeeze, Paige on ATH just said Peyton beat the Bears two years ago 41-10, and then asked what has changed... ummm tons. Urlacher didn't play that game I believe and there are a bunch of other new defensive players.

 

Lovie was a first-year head coach. Berrian, Tank and Vasher (and Tommie) were rookies. Ogun, Urlacher, Tillman and Grossman were hurt. Craig Krenzel was the starting QB. No Moose or Benson or Mark Anderson. I could keep going.

 

It's just Woody being absurd for the sake of being absurd on TV. Par for the course on the 4-letter network.

[Brian]

Did he get called out on it at all?

 

No

[Banedon]

Jeeze, Paige on ATH just said Peyton beat the Bears two years ago 41-10, and then asked what has changed... ummm tons. Urlacher didn't play that game I believe and there are a bunch of other new defensive players.

 

Lovie was a first-year coach. Berrian, Tank and Vasher were rookies. Ogun, Urlacher, Tillman and Grossman were hurt. Craig Krenzel was the starting QB. No Moose or Benson or Mark Anderson. I could keep going.

 

Of course, a good portion of the media would probably have you believe that Craig Krenzel is no worse than Rex.

 

Also, just to add, no Hester in 2004, who I think will be a huge factor in this game.

 

Also Edinger instead of Gould and David Terrell was the leading receiver.

[ctcf]

Jeeze, Paige on ATH just said Peyton beat the Bears two years ago 41-10, and then asked what has changed... ummm tons. Urlacher didn't play that game I believe and there are a bunch of other new defensive players.

 

Lovie was a first-year coach. Berrian, Tank and Vasher were rookies. Ogun, Urlacher, Tillman and Grossman were hurt. Craig Krenzel was the starting QB. No Moose or Benson or Mark Anderson. I could keep going.

 

Of course, a good portion of the media would probably have you believe that Craig Krenzel is no worse than Rex.

 

Also, just to add, no Hester in 2004, who I think will be a huge factor in this game.

 

Not to mention that Edge is gone and the Colts defense is weaker.

[CubColtPacer]

Jeeze, Paige on ATH just said Peyton beat the Bears two years ago 41-10, and then asked what has changed... ummm tons. Urlacher didn't play that game I believe and there are a bunch of other new defensive players.

 

Lovie was a first-year coach. Berrian, Tank and Vasher were rookies. Ogun, Urlacher, Tillman and Grossman were hurt. Craig Krenzel was the starting QB. No Moose or Benson or Mark Anderson. I could keep going.

 

Of course, a good portion of the media would probably have you believe that Craig Krenzel is no worse than Rex.

 

Also, just to add, no Hester in 2004, who I think will be a huge factor in this game.

 

Not to mention that Edge is gone and the Colts defense is weaker.

 

Well, that doesn't really help. Addai/Rhodes is actually better than Edge post-injury, and the Colts defense is currently stronger than it was during the 2004 season.

[Guest]

Jeeze, Paige on ATH just said Peyton beat the Bears two years ago 41-10, and then asked what has changed... ummm tons. Urlacher didn't play that game I believe and there are a bunch of other new defensive players.

 

Why are you upset about what Paige says? Everybody with a working brain, knows that the Colts/Bears in 2004, are NOT the same teams in 2007. The Colts are slightly weaker then that team, and the Bears are remarkably stronger then the 04 version. So, if Paige is suggesting that the Colts will beat the Bears something like 41-10, like they did a couple of yrs ago, then he clearly not working on a full tank.

 

Look, I have no problems with the Colts, but I'm tired of the media hyping the Colts as this "unstoppable" machine, that the Bears have no hope of beating. And that is the reason why if I am the Colts, I would be worried, cause the media gave the Saints they same type hype, and look and what the Bears did to the Saints.