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  1. Soul
    I've been very impressed with the Arkansas defense today and very unimpressed with the Wisconsin offense. It's very underrated. I've seen them play a few times this year and they are quite good. Apparently not good enough. Wisconsin wins. Big 10 acquitting themselves quite nicely against the SEC today.
  2. Soul
    That's just not true. They played well offensively in the 3 previous games. They played 3 quarters of good-to-great defense in the TB and Detroit games. The only real bad game the Bears played on defense was probably the Rams game. Last night, they gave up yards, but only really gave up the opening drive TD. You want reasons the Bears will win their first playoff game? Vs. Giants- Bears are a better team, worse QB situation than the Bears, tons of injuries, mediocre defense vs. Seattle- Bears are a better team, injuries on defense, offense hasn't played together much, and hasn't run the ball that well this year, one of the worst run defenses, pass defense will be missing 3 starting DBs vs. Dallas- Bears are a better team, can't run the ball in recent weeks, Romo can't perform under pressure, defense has given up 39, 23, 28, and 42 in their last 4 games. Seriously, your argument is "Bears are a better team"?? That's weak. Sorry, but it's true. How you can look at the Tampa and Detroit games and conclude we played well is......well, I'll just say it's a mystery.
  3. Soul
    Wisconsin big INT to keep Ark from scoring at the end of the first half. Badgers showing up today. Arkansas has (or HAD) the wrong gameplan. You can't just stack the line and dare Stocco to throw. He can throw, and throw fairly effectively, as the Hogs discovered.
  4. Soul
    Griese is awful. Like you said, his arm strength is real piss poor. At least with Grossman, you have a 50/50 chance of him having a decent performance. I guess I'm for Grossman starting. I've tried to support the kid, but he drives me crazy. I suppose I want him to start because at least he can throw deep, and Griese really can't (lucky play to Bradley aside........playoff teams won't blow coverage like that). BTW----I saw the Favre interview after the game. Now I *know* he's seriously, seriously considering retirement. But man he can still play. I guess it will all come down to other factors off the field.
  5. Soul
    I don't think it matter who starts at QB. Why would it? Griese's arm is as bad as Pennington, and he throws picks as badly as Grossman. Orton was, is, and ever shall be a college QB. I don't see how this team wins that first playoff game, and I haven't heard a single compelling argument why we will, other than if we start playing better football. Which, yeah, will obviously do it-----but it's been 7 weeks since we played well, so whatever they were doing back then? They better rediscover it, and PRONTO.
  6. Soul
    Where did you read them (that could be the problem)? ChicagoBears.com I don't see how you gathered anything about Rex playing from that. Maybe you're right, but it's still not exactly a clear endorsement. Pretty clear to me. About the only thing more he could do is pin a reporter down to the ground and shout repeatedly in his ear "YES REX WILL START!! GET IT NOW?!?!?"
  7. Soul
    So True.
  8. Soul
    I know. With Rex though, something like this might shake his confidence enough that even if he *does* have protection in the divisional playoff he still might be off. I'm real worried. But oh well, time to take a chill pill. It's just a game. If we blow it, we blow it. I would just like to see a good gameplan this year that is tailored to our opponent, instead of last year leaving the best WR in the league 1 on 1 against CBs who couldn't start in NFL Europe.
  9. Soul
    Our New Years' resolution is to stop sucking. J/K I didn't hear it. 8-)
  10. Soul
    LOL. He's getting sugery tomorrow. He's not retiring. So yeah, this is kind of ridiculous.
  11. Soul
    I sadly agree 100%, and have felt that way since about the 9th or 10th week. I hope to God I'm wrong, but I have the sickening feeling in my gut I'm not. I've got tix for that game too. Oh well, I'll make it fun no matter what happens. My first playoff game ever. Nice. As pissed as I am right now, I'd still love to have those tickets. I'm moving back to Chicago at the end of January, and it would be really nice if the Bears welcomed me home with a luverly Super Bowl win. SHAPE UP, YE MUTTS, YEZ! Congrats on moving back to Chicago. I had to move away for work - and I love my new job - but I miss Chicago almost every day. I cannot wait, and thanks for the well wishes. This has been a long time coming...I keep telling myself the Cubs have been waiting to start winning again until I could be home to enjoy it. In my head it sounds awesome and true. Whew. Thank goodness. I was wondering how much longer I would have to wait for a Cubs WS 8-)
  12. Soul
    Why don't we? Because the Bears have looked unbelievably good at times this year. They've also looked unbelievably awful. It's hard to say if we'll be 1 and done or not because no one knows what team and quarterback is going to show up. We haven't see those good, dominant Bears since the 2nd half of the Giants game. That was forever ago. Since then, it's been pretty spotty, even in our victories. How & why would the team from 7 weeks ago suddenly show up instead of the one that's been struggling for many weeks in a row? How many people thought Rex would be this bad after starting off so good? I mean no one expected him to keep playing like he was, but I bet everyone assumed he wouldn't play as bad as he did at times. I'll be honest, I'm trying my hardest to stay optimistic, after the 06 Cubs, and the Sun Bowl, I can't handle more disappointment. Maybe these two weeks it will finally sink in. Because this team is going to hear it, that's for sure. They don't look ready for anything. Houston could probably beat them right now.
  13. Soul
    I sadly agree 100%, and have felt that way since about the 9th or 10th week. I hope to God I'm wrong, but I have the sickening feeling in my gut I'm not. I've got tix for that game too. Oh well, I'll make it fun no matter what happens. My first playoff game ever.
  14. Soul
    Why don't we? Because the Bears have looked unbelievably good at times this year. They've also looked unbelievably awful. It's hard to say if we'll be 1 and done or not because no one knows what team and quarterback is going to show up. We haven't see those good, dominant Bears since the 2nd half of the Giants game. That was forever ago. Since then, it's been pretty spotty, even in our victories. How & why would the team from 7 weeks ago suddenly show up instead of the one that's been struggling for many weeks in a row?
  15. Soul
    Griese doesn't see much of anything. That's why he's been cycling through the league like Lance on the Tour de France.
  16. Soul
    Seriously, no "don't let the door hit your ass on the way out" talk. No "get off the bandwagon we don't want you anyway" junk. No "You don't support your team!!!" crud. Someone explain to me in logical terms why we don't get beat in that first playoff game. NY/Dal/Sea: I believe Sea would have the hardest time coming on the road, but please. All these teams are better than the Pack. This game is meaningless, yes. But it was clear the Bears tried to win, clear they can't just turn it on/off like a light switch. I'm real concerned we're one & done. I don't see how not.
  17. Soul
    That's so weird, I did too! Maynard's the best QB we have tonight.
  18. Soul
    Just out of curiosity, why?
  19. Soul
    Honestly, I don't do it anyways. Sports media is awful. I know. I don't know why I do it. I need to stop.
  20. Soul
    edit: Double post, not sure how. Ignore
  21. Soul
    Well Lovie's going to start Griese anyway, LOL. Great. Now I can't read the paper, listen to the radio or watch ESPN or Comcast for the next 2 weeks. :evil:
  22. Soul
    I want Grossman playing... atleast some.. the rest i agree i dont want to see them either... Agreed. Let him try and work this out now. IF he comes out in the 3rd and gets a couple good drives, I'll bet everyone will feel a lot better. Of course, watch him put 2 TD's up, cust it to 23-14, and Griese will come in, they'll win, and then all hell will break loose. This is a good point. Lovie can't play Griese now. At least not until (and UNLESS) Grossman can lead a couple solid drives.
  23. Soul
    If any of the vets on this team try to pull that anti-Benson crap next year I'll personally travel to Halas Hall and ring their necks. Benson has come to play every time he's been called on this year. Tonight he's the only guy who looks like he gives a damn.
  24. Soul
    They're starting to drop games now. The Savard honeymoon is over. Now is when we discover if Savard will survive as coach.
  25. Soul
    I know it. That's all we'll hear. On the radio, in the papers, on ESPN. Wait 'til you hear it if Rex melts down in the first playoff game. :-&
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