Protect This House: Bears @ Soldier Field in 2010

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As the Bears kick off their minicamp, we see a lot of new faces, and a lot of familiar veterans. But, with all of the changes we've seen since the end of the 2009 season, one thing stays the same: We've got to play well at home if we expect to play beyond the regular season.

A quick look at the books show that the Bears have posted a 30-18 regular season record at home under Head Coach Lovie Smith. That's a pretty good percentage, especially when you look at the two playoff seasons ('05 and '06)... the Bears were a combined 13-3 at home.

Let's take a quick glance at the 2010 Home opponents:

9/12: Lions

9/27: Packers

10/17: Seahawks

10/24: Redskins

11/14: Vikings

11/28: Eagles

12/12: Patriots

12/26: Jets

As far as home games go, it certainly seems more difficult as the weather starts getting cold. We never know from year to year which teams will fall off from the previous season, but it is safe to say that November and December at Soldier Field will be gut-check time for the Bears.

The good news is that we'll have our Bye week just before November starts, so hopefully that will provide an opportunity to catch our second wind, heal up from nagging injuries, and put in a little extra preparation for the tough stretch down the road.

If the Bears are going to be postseason bound in 2010, it's all going to start at Home. One thing is for sure though... Soldier Field will be rocking in 2010. What games will you be able to make it to?

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I live in dc

and hope to drive down for the bears skins game.

Hope to see a few WCG faces and DA Bears kicks some tail!

by Bear Lovin 21 on May 21, 2010 2:34 PM CDT reply actions

Doubt I make it to any at Soldier Field

Bama is a long ways away. I think my best bet is Carolina, which is like a second home to me so that’s a positive. If I don’t make it to any, well…. I do enjoy drinking at a bar.

Aw man I shot Marvin in the face.

by Acreman20 on May 21, 2010 2:43 PM CDT reply actions

same here

by chiguy8506 on May 21, 2010 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions

I usually get back for one game

I went to the uninspired and lackadaisical Rams game last season. Hey, at least Jamar Williams had like 20 tackles or something! I wouldn’t mind going to the Eagles or Pats game (that’s usually when I head home), but depends on what games my family targets. One thing is for sure, they don’t like cold-weather games.

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by propheteer on May 21, 2010 5:20 PM CDT reply actions

Ugh

That sucks. Only game I’ve been to at Soldier field was ’07 when we hosted the Saints. If I remember correctly it was around 18 degrees. Awesome is the only word that describes the experience.

Aw man I shot Marvin in the face.

by Acreman20 on May 21, 2010 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions

Especially cause we own the Saints at home

''I'm really not a Facebook or Twitter guy. I'm a prime rib and baked potato guy.'' - Sweet Lou

by propheteer on May 21, 2010 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions

None

I’m going too a road game. Chicago at Detroit great seat great prices.

by Dozjah on May 21, 2010 5:48 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

I will

see you there.

You're being very Un-Dude right now.

by IslandBoodler87 on May 23, 2010 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions

As I live 35 miles north of Dallas,

I’ll be going to Game 2 in Dallas at the Jerry Jones Memorial Suck your Wallet Dry Field.
$85 to park, $200 per ticket and $10 beers. I’ll have on nothing but blue and orange and the Cowboy fans can kiss my arse.

by Dirt Road on May 21, 2010 10:02 PM CDT reply actions

Holy moly

Did I read those figures correct? Well, at least it’s cheap to live in Texas.

''I'm really not a Facebook or Twitter guy. I'm a prime rib and baked potato guy.'' - Sweet Lou

by propheteer on May 21, 2010 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Sure

We have to pay for the memorial that Jerry built for himself.

by Dirt Road on May 22, 2010 8:08 AM CDT up reply actions

i quite fancy the jets game. it will be a hard fought game with a cold wind coming off the lake. we will see a very passionate and demonstrative coach on the opposite sideline ( a local lad whos dad led the defence when they where awsome). that could be the game that both need to win to secure home-field advantage. i am saving as we speak to try and make it happen. contributions gladly accepted.

by stepeo on May 22, 2010 12:35 AM CDT reply actions

mon night

Last year I went to the home opener agaist Pitsburg. Everything went perfect flew in from San Diego strait to wrigly on Thurs. and to Soilder Field for the upset on Sunday. Awsome suite at the Drake by Vince Vaughn. and Had 50 yard line 2 row from field from a friend of a friend who had season tix for ever. I was very fortunate never capable of pulling that off myself even Met Lovie and Natan Vasher at Gibson after the game w pics. This year I’d love to go back for the monday night game but I think I spent all my cards getting those seats last year. I got them face value for $150 last year. I think its like $1000 from a broker and dnt know if I can go for that.

by gageguy on May 22, 2010 12:45 AM CDT reply actions

Not this year

HB and I got up there for the Vikes Monday Nighter last year, got the tix the day they went on sale and got to meet up w/ ChiFan after the game. However, this year with the job search going so poorly for both us I doubt we can make it to a game. If we could I think we’d want another division rival (I WILL go to a Bears-Pack game before I die) or I’d be happy seeing the Jets or Pats.

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by Sam Householder on May 22, 2010 6:59 PM CDT reply actions

Heck yes you will go to

a Bears-Pack game before you die… with ME! :] That should be our honeymoon some day… hahaha. I wish we could go to one this year – it was so fun (and freezing!) last year!

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by Ashley Czuba on May 22, 2010 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions