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FOOTBALL!!!

After watching the end of the Chargers-Pats game I immediately predicted to my girlfriend that the Colts-Pats game would come down to a Vinatieri field goal attempt. I hope it comes down to a made field goal by him but either way, I think he's going to decide it.

Karma is a...well you know. I'm not predicting a Saints win (although I did pick them to win) but, being a Cubs fan, I wouldn't even think the possibility of these being sold if I was a Bears fan.

Move along TROLL!!

With Oregon's win over UCLA a couple weeks ago, they're actually in first place and UCLA is in second. [/technicality] :wink:

Defensive end. He'd kill QBs. And his sack dance would be crazy. great now I'm sad we'll never get to see the Big Z sack dance, you're right it would be incredible I'd bring back the Farns just to see him spear a few more suckers right in the gut with a ferocious charge. I was just going to suggest that. If Briggs leaves the Bears should look into bringing Farnsworth in for the OLB job.

And look what happens when they finally decide to do that, a goal. Amazing how that works isn't it.

Lucky goal for the US. First, the foul on Denmark was probably outside the box and then the keeper got a hand on Donovan's PK and should have saved it. Either way, it's 1-1.

Usually. I don't know the specific rules for this match but typically substitution rules are pretty relaxed in an int'l friendly. Also, somewhat awkward having Bruce Arena broadcasting the match. Oh yeah. Didn't Wynalda rip into Arena during/after the World Cup as well or am I thinking of somebody else?

A guy I played soccer with, Heath Pearce, is on the roster. Are they allowed more subs in a friendly match than the 3 like in the World Cup, Champion's League, etc.?

Hendry has to give Z what he wants and he should.

Such a great play.

I still think Mike Martz is going to end up being their new head coach.

Excellent, thanks for the info.

In the thread in Transactions, Raisin said he was the best pitching prospect in the Cubs system now. He excluded at least Guzman and I would assume Hill as well.

Can a mod combine this thread and the one in Transactions?

#1 (not counting Guzman). Higher ceiling than Veal. If that's true it will make it so much easier to root for a former Notre Dame guy.

Who would have a better chance to beat the Saints on Sunday, the Bears or Mini-Ditka?

Damn, he'd look good in a Cardinals uniform, wouldn't he ??? Based on the Cardinals history of acquiring a player and watching him, all of a sudden, reach levels he had never previously reached in his career up to that point, I will have to respectfully disagree with you.

I don't get the whole "Saints are a hot team in the playoffs." They went 3-3 in their final 6 games (The Bears went 4-2 over the same period). And after their Bye Week, the Saints went something like 5-5. And they beat the Eagles by the same score the Bears beat the Seahawks, and yet the Saints "are hot", and the Bears are "playing inconsistant." I just don't understand the double standard. The Saints, IMO, are playing more inconsistantly then the Bears. And if it wasn't for Bush/McCallisters, the Saints would have NO OFFENSE, whatsoever. Atleast with the Bears, they can match up the 2 RBs against the Saints two, not to mention the Bears have a couple of WR who are playing well (Berriand and Davis) and they should be favorites. But when the Bears win Sunday, the NFL, and America will be disappointed. Ok, I understand the beef about the Saints being the hot team and America's darlings. I get that and believe me, I'm tired of it as well because it get so annoyingly repetitive after a while. But don't let that cloud your judgement. The statement "if it wasn't for Bush/McCallisters (sic), the Saints would have NO OFFENSE, whatsoever" is flat out wrong. You have heard of Drew Brees right? You know, the guy who threw for 4418 yards this year? Also, if you look at straight rushing ability, then yes, the Bears are probably a bit better. But Bush provides exceptional receiving ability as a running back and that can't be discounted. Factoring in that, I would take the Saints' running backs over Chicago's any day.

I love the blue jerseys. As far as I'm concerned its 1. Blues 2. Pinstripes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1314350974260. Those hideous gray road uni's. Werd. If they could put the gray ones through a bit of a redesign I might like them more. However it's not all that likely. I just think gray is a terrible, terrible uniform color. Agreed as well. I have two Cubs jerseys, one pinstripe and one blue and love both of them. I don't prefer one over the other. But I can't stand seeing the gray uniforms and would never even think about buying a gray uniform for myself or even asking for one as a gift.

I'm rooting for New Orleans for 2 reasons. 1. I picked them to reach the Super Bowl (though I think they're going to win anyway) and I have to stick with my picks. 2. My dad is a Bears fan and it would be insufferable to have him celebrate a Super Bowl title (although not as bad as if the Dodgers won the World Series). Now before you Bears fans suggest I should root for the Bears and be happy for my dad if they won, let me just say one thing: He pulled for the Marlins in 2003. He didn't laugh when the Cubs lost but he wasn't the least bit sympathetic. ETA: Although I am starting to sort of question my pick of the Saints considering all of the so called NFL experts are picking them to win. I never like it in the playoffs when there isn't a big difference between the two teams but all of the "experts" are picking one of the teams. Not a good sign. Frankly, I trust the Vegas oddsmakers way, WAY more than most of the analysts on TV or online. Vegas has the game essentially as a pick em (Bears favored by 3 but they're playing at home).

5 of 7 CNNsi writers pick New Orleans. Here's to Don Banks keeping his perfect record intact. Although if he does pick one wrong I hope it's the Bears game.

I'm sure that Mavericks fans can sympathize with you on the insane Dwayne Wade foul call.