Fuel your NFL Lockout rage (open thread)

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jul 12, 2011 9:00 PM CDT in Notes

I'm optimistic the NFL Lockout is close to an end, but until something is signed there's still that lingering doubt. Even if they agree on something at that July 21st league meeting in Atlanta, the Hall of Fame game could be nixed. The Bears are scheduled to report to Bourbonnais on July 22nd and camp opens on the 23rd. But will there be time? The latest news from Pro Football Talk has the lockout end date at July 17th, so maybe...

Let this open thread post be an outlet for your rage.

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I can't describe how angry I'll be if they miss any games let alone the season.

I’ve pretty much been relying on you folks for my NFL stuff, lurking every day or so around this place, hoping the next time I click on my WCG toolbar bookmark, I’ll see that everything is worked out and all systems are go…

It’s disheartening to learn that they aren’t even meeting for another 10 days. I’m afraid that if I get too emotionally attached at this point, I’ll be really, extremely out of mind filled with rage if they miss time. Honestly. I’m considering sending all my jersey’s to a friend, lest something bad happens to them.

Anyway. Work this out boys.

by Skags on Jul 12, 2011 9:17 PM CDT reply actions

Let me see if I can summarize what you're saying here....

Fuck the NFL if they miss any games. Fuck em all.

Meantime I’ll keep coming back here for the awesome updates.

Fuck everyone in the NFL if the shit don’t go down soon. I may go postal.

Peace out.

Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.

by Just Dave on Jul 12, 2011 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions

Fuck this lockout bullshit!

I’m ready for some football, dammit.

That is all.

"Welcome to the place where I lazily threaten people and then everyone laughs."
- Kev H

by chicago030 on Jul 12, 2011 9:33 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

I like it

If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jul 12, 2011 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions

Ok...

Tell us how you really feel.

by Digs D-League on Jul 12, 2011 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Wellllllllll

Thats really it, I cant be too pissed yet cuz we havent missed any actual games yet and WCG isnt locked out!!

But if we miss games…

"Welcome to the place where I lazily threaten people and then everyone laughs."
- Kev H

by chicago030 on Jul 12, 2011 10:41 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

No rage

my first son was born today…the NFL could lose next season and I couldn’t care less today :)

in a related note…women deserve much respect for childbirth ::shiver::

"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10

by ThorCo on Jul 12, 2011 9:57 PM CDT reply actions

Congrats!!!!

Puts things in perspective eh?

by Digs D-League on Jul 12, 2011 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks it sure does!

"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10

by ThorCo on Jul 13, 2011 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Congrats!!!

If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jul 12, 2011 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Thank you!

"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10

by ThorCo on Jul 13, 2011 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Congrats...

name?

by BOBdaBEAR on Jul 12, 2011 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Thank you!

Dominic Xavier Thorsen

"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10

by ThorCo on Jul 13, 2011 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Kudos to the Mom.

First born son? How many are you planning on having? I would like to internet shake your hand and accept your internet cigar.

Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.

by Just Dave on Jul 12, 2011 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions

First born, probably max out at two,

if we’re well enough off after those two we’ll probably adopt. This internet cigar is the finest cut of tobacco grown in Ditka’s backyard

"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10

by ThorCo on Jul 13, 2011 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions

you must have a good job if you can afford two kids these days

congrats! they grow up quick.

. "Most football teams are temperamental. That's 90% temper and 10% mental."
--Doug Plank

by ed_brown on Jul 13, 2011 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Haha

I’m actually a student…so no real job, that second one will have to wait for a while haha

"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10

by ThorCo on Jul 14, 2011 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Congrats!!!!

Name? If you havent picked, may I suggest Ditka?

"Welcome to the place where I lazily threaten people and then everyone laughs."
- Kev H

by chicago030 on Jul 12, 2011 10:42 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

I like your thinking…

Cosmis: JESUS LORD IN HEAVEN DANIEAL MANNING JUST KILLED A MAN

by Spongie on Jul 12, 2011 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks!

Dominic Xavier Thorsen, I personally wanted Derrick or Jokiam or Luol but the wife said no haha

"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10

by ThorCo on Jul 13, 2011 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Well Dominic Xavier is still very cool!

"Welcome to the place where I lazily threaten people and then everyone laughs."
- Kev H

by chicago030 on Jul 13, 2011 12:45 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Congratulations!

I hope to have a son of my own some day.

by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Jul 12, 2011 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions

Thank you!

Its a nuts feeling…knowing that your name will get passed on :)

"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10

by ThorCo on Jul 13, 2011 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions

congrats

by chiguy8506 on Jul 13, 2011 7:18 AM CDT up reply actions

Thank you!

"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10

by ThorCo on Jul 13, 2011 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Congrats, get him a Bears Jersey

Pull my finger...

by touchdown bears on Jul 13, 2011 7:35 AM CDT up reply actions

Thanks!

He’s already got 3, two Forte ones in different sizes and 1 Jay Cutler one, plus 3 one piece Bears outfits, 2 coats and 7 t-shirts

"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10

by ThorCo on Jul 13, 2011 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions

Congrats!!!!

Just wait until you teach him how to say Ditka and Da Bears… It’s pretty awesome. I’ve got mine saying I wanna go fast daddy, my wife wasn’t so happy about that but wait until I get him saying I’m Ron Burgundy…. :)

When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow

by Ditkavsworld on Jul 13, 2011 9:21 AM CDT up reply actions

Thanks!!

if his first words are either of those I couldn’t be prouder haha

"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10

by ThorCo on Jul 13, 2011 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Congratulations to you, sir!

I trust everyone is well.

Have you signed him up on WCG yet?

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Jul 12, 2011 10:07 PM CDT reply actions

Classic misfire. Glad ThorCo did not.

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Jul 12, 2011 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Ohh Yeahh

"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10

by ThorCo on Jul 13, 2011 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions

I bet his baby is already following WCG on Twitter.

When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow

by Ditkavsworld on Jul 13, 2011 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions

They used to come out of the womb with silver spoons or something.

Now it’s smartphones.

Weekend contributor at Windy City Gridiron

by Steven Schweickert on Jul 13, 2011 9:24 AM CDT up reply actions

What the hell does Ricky Schroeder have to do with this?

When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow

by Ditkavsworld on Jul 13, 2011 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions

Don't got a damn clue.

Weekend contributor at Windy City Gridiron

by Steven Schweickert on Jul 13, 2011 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions

Duh!

"More cowbell" - Bruce Dickinson; "More bell cow" - Lovie Smith

by Pete Dixon on Jul 13, 2011 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions

Thanks, yep everyone came out great

I could create a profile for him and just use it to rec everything I say and agree with me ;)

"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10

by ThorCo on Jul 13, 2011 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Whether you team wins or loses, in the end,what will be really do for your life?

I love to watch football too, but it is not the highest priority in my life. If the NFL never played anothe game, I’d just find something else to do, maybe more time with family and friends. Its obvious to me that neither the players nor owner really care much about fans. It would never happen because for too many fans, the NFL is an obsession and controls theere lives, but, it everyone boycotted this season and the NFL’s major tv sponser’s, someone would take note. Then, maybe an average guy could afford to spend a day at his favorite stadium with his son(s) and build a life time memory. When I was making an above average salary, I couldn’t really do that.
It’s really putting everything in perspective! Thirty years ago, a guy could take his kids to Wrigley for $2 a head in the bleacher seats. Remember the ’Bleacher Bums".
Heck, you could see a good game, whether the Cubs won or lost, and bet on Harry Carey falling out of the press box. Perspective and priorities.

by Sirbrek on Jul 12, 2011 10:42 PM CDT reply actions

I'd say killjoy, but this is a rage thread so...

Killrage.

Weekend contributor at Windy City Gridiron

by Steven Schweickert on Jul 13, 2011 7:23 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm really thinking we might miss some significant time this season.

The fact that “they” keep pushing the “deadline” back and back is alarming. Once upon a time it was, "A deal needs to be in place by July 1st. Then it was the 8th, briefly followed by the 15th and now “they” are talking about the 21st or 22nd as the “deadline”. Ridiculous. Everyone keeps saying this will be done soon. I’m sick of changing my definition of soon. Make the deal or walk away from the table.

Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.

by Just Dave on Jul 12, 2011 10:52 PM CDT reply actions

Ya know what. This is an open thread.

Fuck the owners. Fuck em. You know what their issue is? Their profits are down. They aren’t making as much as they want to. Guess what douchebags, we’re in a recession! No one is making as much as they want. You are still part of one of the most profitable sports in the world. You are all still making a profit. You’re making money. Lots of it. Just not as much as in seasons past. And that’s got you upset? Seriously? How about asking for more taxpayers money for your next big stadium? Maybe that’ll increase your profit margin. Fuck you guys. Rot in hell.

Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.

by Just Dave on Jul 12, 2011 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Hey are we gonna play on the 7th?

Good luck to ya if we do. Hopefully no injuries.

Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf

by dbcouver on Jul 12, 2011 11:16 PM CDT reply actions

Let this open thread post be an outlet for your rage.

Fiddlesticks!

Cosmis: JESUS LORD IN HEAVEN DANIEAL MANNING JUST KILLED A MAN

by Spongie on Jul 12, 2011 11:17 PM CDT reply actions

Dilfer-faces!

Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Phoenix Suns/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].

by JoeCB1991 on Jul 13, 2011 12:04 AM CDT reply actions

Word is the deal is 98% complete.....

The rookie pay scale is the final hurdle, story brewing around the country is that the deal will get done this week and ratified on the 21st at the league meeting and free agency will start within 24-48 hours. The story I’m getting is the revenue sharing deal is done and that was the biggie. So hopefully a week from today this nonsense will end and for the record fuck the owners, the players, and the networks, greedy bastards.

White Sox fans need not apply.

by Bears-Cubs Bulls on Jul 13, 2011 12:06 AM CDT reply actions

For my very first WCG post I'd like to say..

FUCK DILFER!
now that’s taken care of hello all!

by edenburnz on Jul 13, 2011 12:57 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

As first posts go, that’s an excellent start. We hatesss the Dilfers…

Cosmis: JESUS LORD IN HEAVEN DANIEAL MANNING JUST KILLED A MAN

by Spongie on Jul 13, 2011 1:04 AM CDT up reply actions

welcome

If you go in the bathroom, turn off the lights, and say "Da Coach" 5 times while facing the mirror... Ditka will appear and slap the wussy right out of you.

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jul 13, 2011 9:25 AM CDT up reply actions

Almost the perfect first post however you needed to add the obligatory Ditka to the end.

I give you a B+.

When the world slips you a Jeffrey, stroke a furry wall.
- Aldous Snow

by Ditkavsworld on Jul 13, 2011 9:25 AM CDT up reply actions

Ok time to vent

Fuck Trent Dilfuck
Fuck the owners
Fuck David Stern
Fuck Goodell
Fuck Green Bay
Fuck the Cubs (yeah i said it fuck em)
Fuck David Stern
Fuck Rondo
Fuck Trent Dilfuck

ok done :)

"I see PRIDE, I see POWER, I see a BADASS MOTHA WHO WON'T TAKE NO CRAP OFF NOBODY!"

by T.Moore on Jul 13, 2011 2:13 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs