The Bears Den: August 27th 2010 Edition
by Kev H on Aug 27, 2010 7:44 AM CDT
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Yes, thanks.
I’ll try to grab the podcast link later when it gets up and throw it in there, too.
If I did what I love for a living, what would I do in my free time?
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That article the other day said the
Bears could be potenially worth $800 million more than they are right now. Any body want to throw in with me and get some of that action?
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by Ditkavsworld on Aug 27, 2010 7:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Just got done...he basically skewered ownership in comparison to J Jones, Snyder & Kraft
Bears don’t own their own stadium so they can’t maximize revenues from non-football events. Dallas had NBA all-star game, Pacquaio fight, etc. Bears went CHEAP by not financing Soldier Field rehab, but instead renting and having city pay for it. Cheap short-sighted move. Also they can’t control sponsorship deals at the stadium.
Having smallest seating REALLY hurts them too. They have the market & demand for 80+ k stadium but stadium is only 62k.
by Mike Mueller on Aug 27, 2010 7:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Well I understand most of that except
Also they can’t control sponsorship deals at the stadium.
I know this is more than naming rights but it includes that and let’s face it the team and/or the city could never sell the naming rights to Soldier Field. There would be too much bad press and frankly, there should be because it’s not about a corporation or anything more than the soldiers.
"I was interviewing George Halas and I asked him who is the greatest running back you ever saw. And he said, 'That would be Red Grange.' And I asked him if Grange was playing today, how many yards do you think he'd gain. And he said, 'About 750, maybe 800 yards.' And I said, 'Well, 800 yards is just okay.' He sat up in his chair and he said, 'Son, you must remember one thing. Red Grange is 75 years old.' - Chris Berman
by Sam Householder on Aug 27, 2010 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions
There are all kinds of revenue stadiums get
I know sections, scoreboard, boxes etc. all can be named different depending on contracts with “major” naming sponsor. Exclusivity rights are another – for certain beers, food, promotions, naming and so many more have been implemented by other stadiums.
And I agree a riot would ensue if it were to become the “Bally Fitness Field” or some nonsense.
They could sell some rights somehow
Soldier Field at “Insert Sponsor Name Here” Stadium
In the 8th grade Mike Ditka won his school's Science Fair with a model of a working volcano. There were 17 other working volcano's made that day, but only one named Mount Ditka.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Aug 27, 2010 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Soldier Field
at Hippie Stadium
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by Kev H on Aug 27, 2010 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Video checklist
Hot Girl- Check
Some douchebag dude- Check
Ball flying through the air out of sight- Check
Girl getting beaned in the head- Check
Gratuitous replays of said Girl getting blasted- Check
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Gratuitous replays of said Girl getting blasted
I laughed at this for quite a few reasons.
WILDCARD BITCHES!!! YEEEEHHHAAAAA!!!!!
You should, it's written that way for a reason.
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by Ditkavsworld on Aug 27, 2010 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep
Colts defense looked soft.
Manning looked FAAAAAN-tastic though!
I would argue that if Manning gets one more ring—with TWO— he might be the best ever.
Semper Fi
PREDICTION for 2010-2011 NFL Season: "The England Patriots will finish 8-8 plus or minus 1" ~8/13/10 1230p
by ChicagoMarine on Aug 27, 2010 9:21 AM CDT up reply actions
The Manning I saw
looked oft-frustrated, but I didn’t watch the whole thing.
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His interception
Was all too familiar as to the one he threw in the Super Bowl. You would think that the golden child who watches film and film and film would have learned from that.
"I was interviewing George Halas and I asked him who is the greatest running back you ever saw. And he said, 'That would be Red Grange.' And I asked him if Grange was playing today, how many yards do you think he'd gain. And he said, 'About 750, maybe 800 yards.' And I said, 'Well, 800 yards is just okay.' He sat up in his chair and he said, 'Son, you must remember one thing. Red Grange is 75 years old.' - Chris Berman
by Sam Householder on Aug 27, 2010 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions
It looked like Garcon was supposed to break sooner though.
It was a three step drop and “bang”. Garcon got caught up by the CB and was unable to break in as he needed to. The ball came out and he was out of position. At that point, he should have went into defense mode.
Semper Fi
PREDICTION for 2010-2011 NFL Season: "The England Patriots will finish 8-8 plus or minus 1" ~8/13/10 1230p
by ChicagoMarine on Aug 27, 2010 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions
He looked good to me.
The Pack brought the blitz often and Manning moved around it masterfully. The pick he threw was really Garcon fault as he was unable to beat the CB to the inside of a quick slant. It happens.
He pushed the Packs defense, but was unable to really get his receivers to the point he needed them.
The Pack’s secondary looked REALLY good too.
Burnett and Collins are going to be really good and they broke up a lot of plays yesterday.
Semper Fi
PREDICTION for 2010-2011 NFL Season: "The England Patriots will finish 8-8 plus or minus 1" ~8/13/10 1230p
by ChicagoMarine on Aug 27, 2010 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
The Packers are a real good team.
In the 8th grade Mike Ditka won his school's Science Fair with a model of a working volcano. There were 17 other working volcano's made that day, but only one named Mount Ditka.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Aug 27, 2010 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
They really are, Les.
I think they could easily sweep our Bears this year and win 11+.
I really don’t see the Vikings as “dominant” as some sports writers will have you to believe (See my recent Fanpost), but I think they need some breaks to go their way in 2010.
THe Pack’s safeties and Charles Woodson on the dominant side looked good against Peyton Manning who just makes the game look so simple. Reggie Wayne was the only receiver who had his way against the Pack’s secondary— but, he’s “Reggie Wayne”.
Semper Fi
PREDICTION for 2010-2011 NFL Season: "The England Patriots will finish 8-8 plus or minus 1" ~8/13/10 1230p
by ChicagoMarine on Aug 27, 2010 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions
This just in....
No matter how many commercials Manning does, he is not Joe Montana.
by Brendan Hess on Aug 27, 2010 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
ESPN: Breaking the Obvious since 1980.
That pessimistic meatball Danny Mac drives me nuts sometimes, but at least he got that nice Gordon Beckham story in the bottom. I mean, it’s not like we didn’t know the O-Line had issues before we read his column or anything.
by Steven Schweickert on Aug 27, 2010 8:41 AM CDT reply actions
uh... duh...
That was a soccer ball not a football
In the 8th grade Mike Ditka won his school's Science Fair with a model of a working volcano. There were 17 other working volcano's made that day, but only one named Mount Ditka.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Aug 27, 2010 8:48 AM CDT reply actions
You do know...
in the rest of the world they call it football.
JerBear in 3… 2… 1…
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Stupid babies need the most attention!
by David Taylor on Aug 27, 2010 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes but in America it's called Soccer and not a real sport
ask Ditka if you don’t believe me.
David Taylor Rant in 3..2..1…
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by Ditkavsworld on Aug 27, 2010 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions
God bless the USA!
In all of it’s glory… and even in it’s stupidity. Best country in the world.
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Stupid babies need the most attention!
by David Taylor on Aug 27, 2010 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Soccer
That term was created in England way back in 1863 by a few chaps who were standardizing the rules of “football”. They founded Football Association then British culture took over and shortened it by taking the 3rd, 4th, and 5th letter in association to make SOCcer.
So I say to hell with the English wankers giving us crap about it, they made it. :)
Yes God Bless the USA indeed
and how great is our country well I present these as a few examples.
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by Ditkavsworld on Aug 27, 2010 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions
***ALL NSFW DUE TO LANGUAGE
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Diclaimer
The links above may contain adult language. You’ve been warned Nancy.
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by Ditkavsworld on Aug 27, 2010 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions
"Bacon and eggs dear."
“What?”
“Oh for crying out loud, BACON AND EGGS!!”
Tourettes guy was awesome.
WILDCARD BITCHES!!! YEEEEHHHAAAAA!!!!!
Well played sir.
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by Ditkavsworld on Aug 27, 2010 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Fail.......
Just because it’s Emmitt Smith and not Walter Payton……….
in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 27, 2010 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Lovie on Peppers
[He’s a] 300-pound man with DB-type speed
Please don’t tell me we’re switching him to safety
by DaHamsta on Aug 27, 2010 9:09 AM CDT reply actions 4 recs
LOL
I said that would happened when he was signed.
by IndyBearsFan88 on Aug 27, 2010 9:10 AM CDT up reply actions
Good one!
Semper Fi
PREDICTION for 2010-2011 NFL Season: "The England Patriots will finish 8-8 plus or minus 1" ~8/13/10 1230p
by ChicagoMarine on Aug 27, 2010 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions
It's almost not funny anymore...
because I’d almost believe it. Thankfully, this is Lovie’s last year!
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO FIRE LOVIE!
I wouldn't believe that just yet.
I see a one-year coming if the Bears show a “remote” picture of promise.
Semper Fi
PREDICTION for 2010-2011 NFL Season: "The England Patriots will finish 8-8 plus or minus 1" ~8/13/10 1230p
by ChicagoMarine on Aug 27, 2010 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
He's already got one year.
I’d see them keeping him for his last year.
If I did what I love for a living, what would I do in my free time?
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And it would be just as stupid and pointless
as it was last time.
If I did what I love for a living, what would I do in my free time?
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This ^
… As long as Angelo is the man “pulling the strings” you will not see a better quality team in Chicago.
The 2005 team? Not Angelo!
Semper Fi
PREDICTION for 2010-2011 NFL Season: "The England Patriots will finish 8-8 plus or minus 1" ~8/13/10 1230p
by ChicagoMarine on Aug 27, 2010 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
You're right!
Wasn’t thinking about that.
Well, then, I’m saying that Lovie will finish his contract in Chicago.
Semper Fi
PREDICTION for 2010-2011 NFL Season: "The England Patriots will finish 8-8 plus or minus 1" ~8/13/10 1230p
by ChicagoMarine on Aug 27, 2010 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
The Beer Gnomes strike again....
I was doing some mild drinking last night so it’s possible I blackened it out but wasn’t there a key match up post somewhere yesterday? Or is it the diabolical work of those pesky beer gnomes making me remember things that didn’t happen and forget those things that did?
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
I remain a pessimistically hopeful Bears fan.
No it was there, it was still there this morning then poof it was gone.
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by Ditkavsworld on Aug 27, 2010 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions
I saw it this morn too...
WCG works in mysterious ways
In the 8th grade Mike Ditka won his school's Science Fair with a model of a working volcano. There were 17 other working volcano's made that day, but only one named Mount Ditka.
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Aug 27, 2010 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions
Why do you have to blame this guy?
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Stupid babies need the most attention!
by David Taylor on Aug 27, 2010 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm not sure how or why they show up...
I just know that once in a while (after unusually heavy drinking) things occur and I have no knowledge of any of those events occurring. Like waking up on the floor. I figure those pesky beer gnomes carried me there in my sleep.
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
I remain a pessimistically hopeful Bears fan.
by Just Dave on Aug 27, 2010 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
LOL. That deserves a rec my kind sir.
The Beer Gnomes and I are on a first name basis.
WILDCARD BITCHES!!! YEEEEHHHAAAAA!!!!!
Roll call how many own a Gnome like the one above.
I got one.
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by Ditkavsworld on Aug 27, 2010 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I have something waaaaaay cooler:
"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith
by Pete Dixon on Aug 27, 2010 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Ha!?
Semper Fi
PREDICTION for 2010-2011 NFL Season: "The England Patriots will finish 8-8 plus or minus 1" ~8/13/10 1230p
by ChicagoMarine on Aug 27, 2010 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I have something waaaaaaycooler:creepier
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by Ditkavsworld on Aug 27, 2010 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
You mean.....
I have something way cooler shillier
in•san•i•ty \in-ˈsa-nə-tē\ noun
1 : The practice of repeating the same action while expecting different results.
by Timothy Hockemeyer on Aug 27, 2010 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
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