Philadelphia Eagles @ Chicago Bears - First Half Game Thread
Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears, Sep 28, 2008 7:15 PM CDT
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| Date: | September 28, 2008 | Location: | Chicago, Illinois | ||||||||||
| Time: | 7:15 P.M. CST |
Stadium: | Soldier Field | ||||||||||
| TV: | NBC | Know Thy Enemy: | Bleeding Green Nation | ||||||||||
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Packers-Bucs
As of this writing….it’s 20-7 Bucs with 6:00 left in the 3rd…Two things.
1. The Packers suddenly look very malleable.
2. The Bucs refound defense.
by KDoggers on Sep 28, 2008 2:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Heh.
I think your points are still largely correct. The Bucs are playing well (but I’ve noticed a lot of fighting today, too- have they been a dirty team all season?) and their defense is tougher than it was against us- they blew the long ball for the Packers’ second touchdown, and then Griese tossed them their third. Griese, to no one’s surprise, is nowhere near as good as we made him look, but the Packers aren’t a scary team. We always play them hard, and they look extremely beatable out there today. I fear every team in the NFC East more than I do Green Bay.
—d
by itsugly on Sep 28, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whats on the menu tonight everybody?
I’ve got some philly cheese steak burgers, a sixer of a nice Porter by Great Lakes, Some leftover IPAs and I don’t have to work tomm (I’m a Social Worker so my schedule is a bit different)
by 815Sox on Sep 28, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
fillets, mac n cheese with some brocolli
with a lil xx’s
World, meet the Southside White Sox.
by Illini0509 on Sep 28, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn that sounds good
I had a T-Bone Last night
by 815Sox on Sep 28, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
overcooked them
by about a minute on the grill, but pretty good. the mac is kraft out of the box though…
World, meet the Southside White Sox.
by Illini0509 on Sep 28, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahh I had Kraft for lunch
I was hungover…
I also have tons of fresh caught fish (including sockeye salmon filets) my buddy sent me from Alaska (he took a teaching job on Kodiak Island)
by 815Sox on Sep 28, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice!
my hangover go to lunch is the A-Z spaghetti-os with meatballs
World, meet the Southside White Sox.
by Illini0509 on Sep 28, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haven't decided yet
Either a frozen pizza or leftover mostacholi and some High Life. Nothing like the Champagne of Beer.
Fire Ron Turner!!!
Fire Angelo!!
by GallopingGhost on Sep 28, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got some high lifes in the fridge as well
I may have to bust in too one or two, I love craft beers but I will also always drink the cheap stuff
Anyways the burgers were great… I couldn’t wait till game time
by 815Sox on Sep 28, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pizza and Maker's Mark...keepin it simple.
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Either leftover pizza or chicken finger things...
haven’t fully decided yet.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Either Washington figured out how to make their offense work
or the Cowboys are as overrated as I’ve always thought they were.
14-7 at the moment w/ Skins at 2nd a goal. 3:00 left in first half.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think the Skins will hold on
but at least the game is interesting
by 815Sox on Sep 28, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I’m just a cowboy hater.
Everytime they call themselves “America’s Team” I want to kick someone in the shins. What a crock.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You and everybody else outside a 10-mile radius of Dallas
My hubby (diehard Bears fan since birth) remembers first hating the Cowboys when they were a new team purely because of the pretentiousness of the “America’s Team” moniker.
May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.
by juperee on Sep 28, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
whoops
Proved me wrong… what a shit game for the Cowboys
by 815Sox on Sep 28, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
they got thoroughly outplayed by the redskins.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think a lot of Bears Fans take offense to the "America's Team"
Moniker, because we have always been America’s real team. We have been around longer and have a more storied history and have had better characters on our teams. (Ditka > Landry and if that isn’t enough, Halas > Landry).
Fire Ron Turner!!!
Fire Angelo!!
by GallopingGhost on Sep 28, 2008 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its just the smug factor
And the crowning of every Cowboy QB as the “greatest ever”.
Its just irritating.
And I loathe Romo so the pattern continues.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
kind of hard to hate romo
i like the guy, he has what i wish grossman would have held onto, that cocky attitude that he is the best thing ever and his shit don’t stink. rex was like that at one point, he let chicago fans take that from him.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Romo is a good player
but I don’t think he’s anywhere near as good as everyone else does.
And until he wins something, I refuse to call him great.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i can't argue that
he disappears come playoff time, no doubt about that. i just can’t find it in myself to hate a guy who had pretty humble beginnings playing at a college like eastern illinois and has worked hard to get where he is. it is easier for me to hate a guy who has been given every opportunity and just doesn’t seem to give a shit (cedric benson, i’m looking at you)
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nobody is "America's Team"
That stuff is silly if you ask me
by 815Sox on Sep 28, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'd give it to the saints after katrina
but that is about it. it was hard not to root for them and if it gave people in the city even 3 hours of joy it was a good thing.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I understand that senitment
And don’t get me wrong, I felt/feel terrible for the residents of New Orleans (and pissed at the governments piss poor response) but still they really were not “my team” though I did like it when they won that year
by 815Sox on Sep 28, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly my point
obviously everyone has “their team” but that year i’d say everyone was probably rooting for them a little bit, as long as they weren’t playing against their team.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haven't followed much
but I take it the Westbrook injury wasn’t very severe?
World, meet the Southside White Sox.
by Illini0509 on Sep 28, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think its very severe
but I doubt he is playing tonight
by 815Sox on Sep 28, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN called it a "ankle strain"
Which isn’t “serious” in that it could be worse.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Inactive list?
Anyone?
Bueller?
Bueller?
by northsideguy on Sep 28, 2008 4:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
???
Hows everyone feeling on this game, how much of a chance do we stand?
by stumpo on Sep 28, 2008 5:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Eagles are bad, we are worse
For whatever reason I think this one is going to be a real stinker tonight
by 815Sox on Sep 28, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
My gut says this is an big embarrassing L. Hope I’m wrong.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really
You think the eagles suck? Their defense is pretty good at disguising their packages and their offense can put up pts with a long ball threat-something we have not proven yet
by stumpo on Sep 28, 2008 5:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Should the Bears come out
and take care of business tonight, it will be a fantastic week what with the Pack, Vikes and likely the Cowboys going down.
Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!
by Adam T on Sep 28, 2008 6:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
'Skins nearly lost it
That prevent defense. Why anyone goes to that is beyond me.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So.....Tommie Harris is out?
by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Sep 28, 2008 6:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's what Chicagobears.com says
Hester in. Doesn’t mention any other inactive Bears.
Westbrook, Andrews, & Smith out for Eagles.
by northsideguy on Sep 28, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
Via twitter:
cst_bears Westbrook out for the birds, who will also miss te lj smith 30 minutes ago from txt
cst_bears Hester will play tonight 35 minutes ago from txt
cst_bears Tommie harris is out for the game 35 minutes ago from txt
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
starting to think
Harris’ deal might have been a bad decision
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
He hasn’t been right all this year.
Maybe the week off will help him get a bit healthier.
a healthy harris is unstoppable. banged up harris is sad to watch.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harris is always banged up it seems but
I am glad he isn’t playing through it this week because he hasn’t done anything so far. I hope that he gets better finally and will be able to be a force next week and the rest of the season.
Fire Ron Turner!!!
Fire Angelo!!
by GallopingGhost on Sep 28, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm Looking For
A huge game from Marcus Harrison tonight. The 3-man rotation of Harrison, Dvoracek, and Idonije is something to keep an eye on. No Westbrook gives them more of an opportunity to “pin their ears back” even though Buckhalter is a receiving threat as well. I think the front 4 might finally get some pressure tonight.
by Bear_Down on Sep 28, 2008 6:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oy
i’m awful nervous about this game. at least they don’t have westbrook but i have a feeling that’ll just make mcnabb pour it on and air it out on us and since charles tillman hasn’t been covering anyone and we don’t get much pressure that could be really bad.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
also
can we please do away with faith hill singing the opening song, it is just freakin’ horrible. makes me long for hank williams jr.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yes
the NFL does rock on NBC. Faith Hill rocks….somewhere else.
by Ditka vs. God on Sep 28, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love seeing Robbie clobber the ball
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soldier Field is quiet
3rd down. get loud!
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And I love to see D-Man get to McNabb
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
holy shit
someone told bob babich what a blitz is!
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone else see Tillman push someone? I saw flashbacks.....
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Big play on first down?
what team is this!
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and now no huddle
whoa.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is too much for me to handle. Is this my team?
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no kidding
how cool.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude it' s worth repeating
i still don’t believe it.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
are they going to do this like last year against the giants. run no huddle offense for 1 series and score a td and then never ever use it again the entire year.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Davis caught it!
how did that happen?
by Ditka vs. God on Sep 28, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we have to play like that all day
we can’t get lazy and rest on the defense.
must keep the pressure on!
by tempchad on Sep 28, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i'd kind of like
olsen to keep 2 hands on that ball but i won’t nitpick too much since he managed to hold onto it.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Speechless!
Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!
by Adam T on Sep 28, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Things that the Bears have never done and already accomplished:
1) Blitzed (and were successful)
2) Went to no-huddle
3) Orton threw a pass over 15 yards (and hit his guy)
4) Scored in under two minutes
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We've done 4 before
but Hester is usually involved.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maddon/Michaels can shut up
he caught the ball with his left foot down, stop making an issue of it
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by thecubreporter on Sep 28, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
they make a good point though
i’m surprised reid didn’t at least challenge it, i know i would have wanted the bears to take a chance and challenge something like that if the eagles completed it.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think they should let
joniak and thayer call the game lol
by SamuraiMike50 on Sep 28, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why?
so they could lose a timeout? he clearly caught the ball with his left foot down and then the right.
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by thecubreporter on Sep 28, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was surprised Reid didn't throw the flag
but dang. Its done now.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'd like urlacher to have a big game
i’m starting to get a little worried about him. 17 tackles through 3 games, no sacks, no big plays.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We cheer our defense
b/c we usually have no offense, John.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
glad briggs didn't get lazy with his new contract
he has been out there trying to kill people all year.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He can hit....that's for sure
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
excellent job tillman
does he ever COME UP on the receiver or is he content to just stand 10 yards back and then make the tackle?
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
shit
helluva hit by brown. this team is laying wood tonight.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
big hit from brown!
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BOOM
hello Mike Brown, good to see you again
by SamuraiMike50 on Sep 28, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where you goin?
no-where!
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did Bob Babich not get the memo about Jackson?
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1 on that
guy has been all over the field this year, keep an eye on him.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice throw McNabb
hope he’s making them in Chicago next year.
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by thecubreporter on Sep 28, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
love to have him. how realistic is this though?
by tempchad on Sep 28, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
depends on how we do this year
i think if the team plays bad and we finish with something like 6 wins they might take a chance on him. if we play good and sneak into the playoffs then they’ll just stick to what they’ve been doing for a while now.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. I see no chance
of landing McNabb. Why would Philly ever give up a franchise QB? And if they did how much would it cost to land him?
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he is a free agent after this year
isn’t he?
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We won't get him
with Angelo at the helm.
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a FA (I think)
if the Bears offer him more, he’ll take it. And who cares how much it would cost?
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by thecubreporter on Sep 28, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
realistic?
not at all, Bears will sign Brian Griese. :)
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by thecubreporter on Sep 28, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't want to play shootout.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
im surprised Desean jackson didnt
spike it before he controlled the ball
dipshit
by SamuraiMike50 on Sep 28, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I had the same thought.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Offense good. Defense not so good.
Big hits but giving up big plays.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no rushing yards?
we score on a freak play or something?
tommie harris a no show again, at least this time he’s not on the field.
by mike b on Sep 28, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big play to Davis
then screen to Forte then TD for Olsen.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
had about a 20 yard pass to davis over the middle
and then a 30 somethin yard touchdown pass to olsen. both executed to perfection out of the no huddle offense.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this needs to be
more of a 24-14 game than a 38-35. It’s looking morelike the latter…
by Ditka vs. God on Sep 28, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
this defense
is going ot make us false start about 1000 times tonight.
i tell you what, i said the line made the back for the most part, that is not as true as i originally thought. same oline production, much better rushing.
by mike b on Sep 28, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
man
love having a running back that can make some plays on his own and find the hole and not just take whatever the line gives him all the time.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no! according to people here running backs are all the same
only an offensive line can be good
by tempchad on Sep 28, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love having a back who picks up forward progress
Such a nice change.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ah
there is the kyle orton we know and love, 20 yards past the damn receiver who was double covered.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
f u orton
wide open forte
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by thecubreporter on Sep 28, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the hell kind of 3rd down play was that?
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
a good one
if orton hits forte, but i guess those 2 passes on the first drive were just a mirage.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think he is somewhere in between the solid 1st drive and lagging 2nd drive
by SamuraiMike50 on Sep 28, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
leaning more toward 2nd drive orton
he makes more bad passes than good at this point.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
tat was good play calling
followed up by poor execution
by mike b on Sep 28, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Won't be upset
As long our D can get a stop. That’d be nice.
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
please john
say KIBOSH one more time tonight, you haven’t said it enough.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"Been a pro from day one"
Other than the boneheaded play he made that nearly cost his team a TD.
Thats pro alright.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
amazing how
every other team in the league has almost no trouble hitting posts, slants, screens…
and yet here the bears are….
by mike b on Sep 28, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
anything under 10 yards
orton is money. it’s over 10 yards that is the problem with this offense.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
IZZY!!
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
had chills run down my spine thinking about jason isringhausen blowing yet another save for my cardinals.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
(What are the chances he comes back? Y’all need a closer)
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no chance
he is a free agent and he’ll get his walking papers. i like Chris Perez, he is young and has his ups and downs, but La Russa hates the young guys.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
KRod maybe?
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it has been thrown out there
he is going to get like 20 mil. a year and the way some closers just seem to lose it at a moments notice makes me hesitant to throw big money at him when we have a few good cost controlled options in house (perez and motte)
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I think KRod’s benefitted from the good Angel’s pen.
But he’s the name you hear thrown around a lot.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what we need
if we can get dline pressure we will win this game.
by tempchad on Sep 28, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TILMAN!!!!!!!!!!
why are we going punt block?
by tempchad on Sep 28, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Because punters have been pausing to angle away from Hester
We need to force them into just going for it. And proving we can block them would do that.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is like having Aramis Ramirez lay down a bunt
by tempchad on Sep 28, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not how I see it
Seems like them IBB’ing Rami and Edmonds (or the 5 hole hitter that day) hitting a bomb.
Make them pay for pitching around our guy.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i want the ball in hesters hands with full blockers everytime
by tempchad on Sep 28, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But if he's pausing to PUNT away from Devin
like everyone has been for the last year, then go for it.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats fine. they will cost themselves field position all day
by tempchad on Sep 28, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
like our offense can capitalize on a short field
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you rely on special teams to win a game for you every time
you won’t win many games.
by tempchad on Sep 28, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and thats why we won't win many games
the way our coaching staff has it formulated, we have zero margin for error.
how they all still have jobs is kinda beyond me.
There's magic in the ivy...
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i equate our front office to the bush administration
STAY THE COURSE!
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
then what are we talking about then?
by tempchad on Sep 28, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Punters are going away from Hester
which means they have to pause and angle away.
So we should block them (or attempt occassionally at least) to make them hurry up and “pitch” to our guy. Because they’ll be less likely to pause if we can block it.
The way our team is structured we need special teams to make big plays. Thats why they went for the block, IMO.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i disagree with your "pause' to angle a punt
by tempchad on Sep 28, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats fine.
It was just my inexpert opinion anyway.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tillman is LVP again
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by The Cheat on Sep 28, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sweet
thank you eagles for having illegal formation.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you, Eagles, for another stupid penalty.
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by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Catchable
for Hester…
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by thecubreporter on Sep 28, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well shit
right on the money and right through his hands. at least he has all those escalators so he has to actually perform to get that number 1 receiver money.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's not on Orton....that's Hester's damn fault
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by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
great
now we are out of field goal range. you cannot take a sack there damnit.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Would you rather a fumble or INT? I'll take a sack over those two anyways
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by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure
but i’d rather the line freakin’ block on a critical down like that and give orton time to either make a good throw or throw the ball away and preserve the 3 points.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'd rather the offense stay on schedule
so we’re never in a 3rd & 11.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3rd & 11
Thats disaster anyway.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
my God! Andy Reid is getting FAT!
i mean really really fat! like HUGE
by tempchad on Sep 28, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
probably eating
to forget his family problems.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good thing
the eagles aren’t executing.
looking like the dallas game last year.
by mike b on Sep 28, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
slants, for the love of god
quick short routes will help limit the philly blitz. orton is not showing good pocket presence tonight, either.
by guy incognito on Sep 28, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
stop using logic and reason
it’s Ron Turner for crying out loud!
by tempchad on Sep 28, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
besides
since when have we executed a short passing game?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha
good point. this makes me want to cry, of course. (why is ron turner still employed?)
by guy incognito on Sep 28, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
pride and glory = we own the night
seriously, studios are just greenlighting every movie script that gets thrown at them aren’t they.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Screw you, Jackson. This is our house.
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by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
woo
FG attempt coming
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by thecubreporter on Sep 28, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The way both teams have been scoring
I’ll take it.
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by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why did we abandon the hurry up?
And why can’t we throw on first down?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
because it was working
obviously
by guy incognito on Sep 28, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
AND it was over 20 yards! A+, Orton.
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by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what is that
booker’s third catch this year?
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
damn, Orton is looking good tonight
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by Adam T on Sep 28, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that bomb to hester was good
he’s been close.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
still too inconsistent
he overthrew lloyd (which was good since he was double covered) and missed a wide open forte on 3rd down.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing satisfies you. It's ok....maybe Santa will bring you Rexy into the lineup.
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by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
people
remember sometime goo 06 grossman, and forget he spent the rest of his time overthrowing everyone.
by mike b on Sep 28, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.
Neither are great. Hopefully we can find a good QB.
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by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and don't get me wrong
orton looks much better tonight than he did in the first half of the bucs game. i’m not about to get confident in him though, not yet.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Orton is looking really good...
Turner is actually putting him in a position to make big plays, I like it
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by SouthsideCUBSfan on Sep 28, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
this is the one thing i hate about the cover 2
if the qb gets time there are plenty of holes in the coverage for the receivers to get into.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that is every d
there is not a defensive formation that can defend the pass after x amount of time.
by mike b on Sep 28, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true that
i’m just saying, we have a lot of money in our corners, maybe we should man up and let them make plays instead of just sitting in zones all day. mix it up a little bit.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't disagree
that they run the 2 too much. but i think the guys they have are only good at that. the poor line play for 2 years has not helped.
by mike b on Sep 28, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHY IS HUNTER HILLENMEYER STILL PLAYING?!
He sucks in pass coverage…..just awful.
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by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
apperently once the Bears take the lead
the defense can rest….
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by thecubreporter on Sep 28, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
pretty obvious
anyone can pass on the bears at any time.
by mike b on Sep 28, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i couldn't even take joy in the Pack losing
I’m still so pissed at the defense for letting Griese pass 9000 times.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Idea
STOP blitzing, they are killing us every time! The fact that it worked the 1st time might be the worst thing that’s happened so far
by Ditka vs. God on Sep 28, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone else think
maybe the hester dominance days are over? not a lot of guys who stayed good long at it.
by mike b on Sep 28, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope not
But I think he is trying too hard out there at times. Love to see him get in the record books this year….
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by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah
as long as we keep preaching good special teams our blocking should be good enough to give him plenty of chances to score. i’m not sure he’ll ever turn into anything at receiver, but i think he’ll continue to be a good return man.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
anybody read tmq
on the worldwide leader? his theory is that once a returner is “self-aware” he gets in trouble (see Hall, Dante)
by Ditka vs. God on Sep 28, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TMQ is full of BS
Thus, I don’t read him.
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by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have said that soo many times this year
Look what happened to Hall, another great punt/kick returner… he had a couple GREAT years returning then they moved him to receiver and he couldnt do shit
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by SouthsideCUBSfan on Sep 28, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least Turner remembered he has good TEs.
Thats a plus. Right?
Yeah. I’m reaching.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nice block by forte
on that 3rd down
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by thecubreporter on Sep 28, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice to see Jones in the game
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
helluva run KJ
digging the hurry up. nice to see turner use it again after it worked in the first.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just terrific. Never seen better.
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by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ron, just because something works once, doesn't mean it'll work again.
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by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Figures
the only thing he doesn’t abandon is a play that barely worked the first time.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
3 & 12.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
whoops
n/t
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by thecubreporter on Sep 28, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Orton has the pocket presence of dryer lint
he’s always there, but completely useless
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by The Cheat on Sep 28, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you, Akers. Love an early Christmas present.
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by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
caught a huge break there
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
think kreutz got away with a hold there
but i’ll take it.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hell yes
love brandon lloyd. excellent throw orton.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow....wonder what the Orton haters will pick on this week?
By my count, that’s three long passes.
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by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it is lookin good right now
looks like he remembered what he was doing in the 2nd half of last week and stuck with it.
hope lloyd isn’t hurt too bad.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow that lloyd going down thing was soccer-esque
by tempchad on Sep 28, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it was going to be a delay of game
n/t
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by thecubreporter on Sep 28, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i get it but if you can run off the field you dont' really need on field assitance
so to go down to pretend your are that hurt is lame
by tempchad on Sep 28, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
seems like he is actually hurt
left knee, questionable return.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was running off the field
orton told him to go down as not to get the penalty
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by thecubreporter on Sep 28, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that route will get picked
in the second half
by mike b on Sep 28, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
best thing to do
is run a hitch and go. stop hester, hard pump fake and then have him turn and run his ass off down the field. might work.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am not feeling good about the second half
Frankly the fact that it is still tied is a really bad sign
by 815Sox on Sep 28, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why?
You do realize we’re playing the Eagles, right? It’s a miracle we’re not getting blown out by now.
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by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think about it
We still got beat with the lead the last two games
by 815Sox on Sep 28, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I know that
But we’re winning right now, and frankly, I don’t think the Bears can rest against the Eagles. We had lulled the Panthers and the Bucs to sleep before we went to sleep ourselves.
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by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope you are right
We will see though
by 815Sox on Sep 28, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that seemed like a generous spot
nice play call though
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by thecubreporter on Sep 28, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Garza
has missed a couple blocks, including that play…very uncharacteristic of him.
by Ditka vs. God on Sep 28, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am actually comfortable coming into the red zone for the first time in a loong time
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by SouthsideCUBSfan on Sep 28, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i wonder if forte can throw
maytbe a little hb option would work
by tempchad on Sep 28, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How to know you're not feelin' it:
Line from friend: “At least to keep the pattern of giving up double digit leads, we’ll know our offense scored again”
Yeah. I have no faith in this team to not suck in the 2nd half.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hey
nice play
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by thecubreporter on Sep 28, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thatababy Orton and Hester
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by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There we go HESTER!!!!!
Prove me wrong my friend… I really dont think hell be a good receiver but with that kind of catch I can start to change my mind..
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by SouthsideCUBSfan on Sep 28, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
EXTENSION FOR ORTON!!!
I keed.
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by thecubreporter on Sep 28, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
beauifully placed throw
well done, kyle!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
damn
i hope orton can keep this up, he is looking like a legit nfl qb the last 4 quarters.
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hold on!
Does a Bears QB really have 3 TDs by half time?
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by Adam T on Sep 28, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i know
i may faint.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
career high!
and it’s only the first half!
by lopey986 on Sep 28, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
mcnabb in the 2 minute drill
we should be able too
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and we hold!
let’s go hester!!!!
i say go after it. they won’t kick to hester
by tempchad on Sep 28, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
throw a bomb or take a knee?
i say knee and take the ball in the second half.
by tempchad on Sep 28, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
throw a bomb
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The chances of us scoring were slim. We're ok.
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by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wtf?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 28, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The call on the field was a fumble?
I thought it was an incomplete pass….there was no possession flag thrown…
by jbragg on Sep 28, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
they conferred and changed the ruling
then reviewed
by tempchad on Sep 28, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
EVERYONE HEAD OVER TO THE SECOND HALF GAME THREAD
First post over there gets a prize!
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by ChiFan13 on Sep 28, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
terrible throw
that is inexcusable. you cannot throw a pick there. horrible decision by orton.
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