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Turner, Rivera, Benson's injury, the offensive line, Grossman, the whole bloody defense. I find it hard to fault the defense too much considering they spent the whole game on the field. The defensive play calling was too soft, but they were doing a good job of keeping Manning & Co. in check (outside of Harris' brain fart) until they just go tired. That trend can be traced back into the regular season as well. It was all on the offense tonight, no defense is going to stand up when it spends as much time on the field as the Bears defense did.

I know a three and out is too much to ask for but, its imperative the Bears get a stop to start the 2nd Half and Rex show why Smith has stuck with him.

Here's hoping Wisconsin doesn't carry the Banner of the Big Ten in this year's NCAA, no dis-respect, the Badgers have a good team. Arlando Tucker and K. Taylor are very good but, what would a Noah, Hansborough or Durant do to Brain Butch? I don't believe, provided they make it that far, they be able handle the likes of Florida, UNC, etc.

Let's hope he gets a lot of kick off returns on Sunday! :D I'm hoping for more punt returns than kick off returns.

Scott Skiles what a piece of work - classic game vs. U of M, after repeated pre-game trash talking in his direction by Antoine Joubert, he dropped 30 (or something pretty close) on the Wolverines leading MSU to a 90-79 trashing in Ann Arbor. All the while yelling to Joubert - "Come on, fat boy, show me something!!!"

Are you old enough to remember 85'? This is the stuff that makes me feel old, and I am not even that old. 1985 seems like it wasn't that long ago....but it was. 1985? Heck, I remember watching the Steelers beat the Cowboys in Super Bowl X...

Somewhat similar to the NFC Championship, the Colts have the offensive edge but, the Bears have the defensive and special teams edge.

That's what amazed me as well, I knew Bush was gone but, the speed Urlacher showed was incredible. Who wins a foot race between Bush and Hester?

I hope Smith is hurt, cause as a guy who was only a shooter myself if he isn't, well he is in trouble. I feel so bad for Randle. His injuried have robbed him of his explosiveness. He was crying after the game during his interview against Wiscy, I think he is as frustrated as you can be. I really would go. Frazier McBride Carter Pruitt Carwell Weber has to start recruiting at a higher level though. Frazier is a damn fine backup point guard. He would have looked really good behind a Sheron Collins. If this doesn't happen I think Bruce's job will be in jeopardy soon. This IU game is almost a must win for him because of what hass went down between the two programs the last year. I believe Weber is well aware of the fact that he must step up his recruiting, his 2008 class is key. Let's hope he learned some hard lessons from the Gordon and Rose recruitments and pulls in good class - there is the potential for a stellar class: Lewis Jackson, Michael Dunigan amongst others. Of his 2007 class, I'm thinking McCamey and Watkins will be solid contributors, Cole and Tisdale seem like projects to me. I'm not expecting much from either of them. Well until we get any of the '08 kids I am notholding my breath. We lloked great for Sheron. Had Gordon. Should have been able to beat Memphis for DRose, Memphis wtf. But, BAM didn't get any of that done. I think Lewis Jackson is the key. Oh and also I just heard on the radio Randle and Pruitt both might not play against IU. Man these injuries are great. Fantastic!!! For sh**ts and giggles throw in a hobbled Jamar Smith and Chester Frazier, coupled with facing that beacon of ethics Kelvin Sampson!!! For the record I don't begrudge Gordon for re-opening his recruitment and making the best decision for him. I do have a problem with the manner in which Sampson went about Gordon' recruitment. That's OK IU fans and KS, what goes around comes around, someday you're going to be on the other end of such a recruiment. It's ironic a guy who uses his cell phone so much couldn't pick it up to let Weber know the 411, isn't it? It sure is, we better watch it, or we'll be branded as whiners by the IU fans.

I hope Smith is hurt, cause as a guy who was only a shooter myself if he isn't, well he is in trouble. I feel so bad for Randle. His injuried have robbed him of his explosiveness. He was crying after the game during his interview against Wiscy, I think he is as frustrated as you can be. I really would go. Frazier McBride Carter Pruitt Carwell Weber has to start recruiting at a higher level though. Frazier is a damn fine backup point guard. He would have looked really good behind a Sheron Collins. If this doesn't happen I think Bruce's job will be in jeopardy soon. This IU game is almost a must win for him because of what hass went down between the two programs the last year. I believe Weber is well aware of the fact that he must step up his recruiting, his 2008 class is key. Let's hope he learned some hard lessons from the Gordon and Rose recruitments and pulls in good class - there is the potential for a stellar class: Lewis Jackson, Michael Dunigan amongst others. Of his 2007 class, I'm thinking McCamey and Watkins will be solid contributors, Cole and Tisdale seem like projects to me. I'm not expecting much from either of them. Well until we get any of the '08 kids I am notholding my breath. We lloked great for Sheron. Had Gordon. Should have been able to beat Memphis for DRose, Memphis wtf. But, BAM didn't get any of that done. I think Lewis Jackson is the key. Oh and also I just heard on the radio Randle and Pruitt both might not play against IU. Man these injuries are great. Fantastic!!! For sh**ts and giggles throw in a hobbled Jamar Smith and Chester Frazier, coupled with facing that beacon of ethics Kelvin Sampson!!! For the record I don't begrudge Gordon for re-opening his recruitment and making the best decision for him. I do have a problem with the manner in which Sampson went about Gordon' recruitment. That's OK IU fans and KS, what goes around comes around, someday you're going to be on the other end of such a recruiment.

I hope Smith is hurt, cause as a guy who was only a shooter myself if he isn't, well he is in trouble. I feel so bad for Randle. His injuried have robbed him of his explosiveness. He was crying after the game during his interview against Wiscy, I think he is as frustrated as you can be. I really would go. Frazier McBride Carter Pruitt Carwell Weber has to start recruiting at a higher level though. Frazier is a damn fine backup point guard. He would have looked really good behind a Sheron Collins. If this doesn't happen I think Bruce's job will be in jeopardy soon. This IU game is almost a must win for him because of what hass went down between the two programs the last year. I believe Weber is well aware of the fact that he must step up his recruiting, his 2008 class is key. Let's hope he learned some hard lessons from the Gordon and Rose recruitments and pulls in good class - there is the potential for a stellar class: Lewis Jackson, Michael Dunigan amongst others. Of his 2007 class, I'm thinking McCamey and Watkins will be solid contributors, Cole and Tisdale seem like projects to me. I'm not expecting much from either of them.

illiniguy: After Saturday' game vs Wisconsin, I'm convinced Jamar Smith and Brian Randle are hurting, its probably too late for a medical redshirt. But, I believe Weber is doing a dis-service to them and the future of the Illini by continuing to play them. He might as well bench them for the remainder of the season and work for next season towards that end, I'd like to Carwell take Randle' spot in the starting lineup. What do you think?

Hasn't the relative low-keyness of Joe Buck been great?!!! If the score was reversed you know he'd be creaming his pants...

I love the manner in which the media is harping on great Saints offense and average to poor Bears defense. Basically assuming the Bears offense is not going to gain yard 1 vs. the Saints defense. Last I looked the Bears weren't facing a Saints defense akin to the '85 Bears. Hey Jaws, if the Bears defense is so average what's NO's?

Bears shouldn't even bother to show up, they've obviously no chance at victory...

11th in the NFL is pretty good. Over their last 7 games, including the Eagles playoff win, but not including the throwaway Panthers game, the Saints D are only allowing 14.5 points. Over that same span, not including the throwaway Packers game, the Bears D is giving up 22 points. In that span, the Bears D gave up 31 points to the 29th ranked offense in the league (TB), gave up 22 points to the 21st ranked offense(DET), and then 24 points to the 19th ranked offense(SEA). In their last 7 game span, Saints gave up 13 points to the 12th ranked offense(ATL), 17 points to the 5th ranked offense (DAL), and 7 points to the 13th ranked offense (NY), and 24 points to the 2nd ranked offense (PHI). Didn't the Eagles run for 120+ yards, along with 6.2 ypc? I understand the Saints have a high powered offense and will move the ball but, to trivialize the Bears offense is a mistake. I believe Jones and Benson are going to run for some big time yards this Sunday.

Completely ignoring HFA and just glossing over the weather. Or the fact that the NO run defense was amongst the worst in the NFC, and their overall defense is fairly weak.

I agree this Katrina angle is nonsense, granted it was a terrible tragedy but, it’s got nothing whatsoever to do with the outcome of the game, or football itself. This notion of the Saints being the better team, or they're somehow more deserving because of Katrina is utter foolishness.

Read an article about Walker in this week' Sporting News apparently, when one speaks to him, in say, English, that's not what he hears. That is, he doesn't process English as English rather, some mutated form of English.

Are there any Illini fans who would like to see someone grow some today and take it right to Greg Oden? I'm thinking if you keep taking to Oden he'll eventually get into foul trouble.

Brees has proven he can find passing lanes. Rex gets his passes tipped on a relatively frequent basis. Thanks, I thought the answer would be along those lines. Given the bashing of the Bears and Grossman by National Media I begin to wonder if they should even show up on the 13th or 14th.

I know this isn't along the lines of the current discussion but, in yet, another crucifixion of Grossman by ESPN and Mark S. this morning, he mentioned Grossman' relative short-ness. Why is it no one ever questions the height of Drew Brees? Last time I checked he's listed at 6 feet...

I don't know why I continue to listen to 670' Morning Show, Mike North is far and away Chicago' #1 sports moron. He's still calling for Brian Griese, citing his "spectacular" pre-season, he doesn't get it. Griese is incapable of doing what Rex can do, with Rex the Bears offense is actually a threat, like it or not, the only way the Bears are going to make to the Super Bowl is with Rex as the QB.

Unfortunately, the Illini are worse, it was very frustrating watching Harris drive the lane time and time again. Of course, that's nothing new with this year' Illini, they have yet to show the ability to stop anyone from driving the lane. At this point, Bruce Weber should be awarded Coach of the Year if somehow manages to go 8-8 with this gutless bunch.

If the Bears are Super Bowl bound its going to be with Rex Grossman as the QB, neither Griese or Orton is going work.