******Official Bears vs. Saints thread*******

[Catshrink]

Here we go. I love you, Rex, Devin, Brian, Cedric, Tommy, etc.... And Robby. You're good as gold!

[fishwax]

1. saints are starting strong on offense

[Catshrink]

2. I'm so nervous...

I want my Bears to win so much -- 21 years!

[fishwax]

4. there's some pressure

:bounce:

[fishwax]

6. and wouldn't it be funny if they played the Pats again, too?

same result, I hope :)

[hfojvt]

35. no, it would be disgusting

That's my worst-case scenario.

Same result as what, when the Bears destroyed them in 1986 or when the Patriots crushed the Bears this season?

[SeattleGirl]

3. Go Saints!

:bounce:

[Kajsa]

7. Hey, Seattlegirl,

We're rooting for the same team, again.

Cool--

Go Saints!!


:pals: :hi:


My SO does not approve- he's a hard core Bear fan.
Here we go, again--

:evilgrin:

[SeattleGirl]

10. Things must be interesting at your house right now.

:rofl:

[Kajsa]

15. Believe me, they are!

:rofl:

[SeattleGirl]

5. Cat, you might want to add some ***'s to the thread title.

Make it stand out.

[Catshrink]

8. Thanks for the suggestion..

[fishwax]

9. Another big play on Defense

if only the Bears had recovered!

[SeattleGirl]

11. Well, so far, it's a game of "Punt".

:crazy:

[fishwax]

12. has either team even had a first down since that first Saints drive?

:shrug:

[SeattleGirl]

16. I don't think they have.

Oh, Chicago just got one.

[Archae]

13. Geaux Saints!

Da Bears suck! :P

[RetroLounge]

28. Hey Cheesehead!

:hi:

RL

[fishwax]

14. Fumble! Bears Recover!

[fishwax]

17. and Rex has a completion at last

[opiate69]

18. LOL.. 1 for 7, for 4 yards.. Best. QB. Ever!

Go Saints!

[Catshrink]

19. Bears scored!

but it's a bit disheartening that they couldn't get it into the endzone. Damn.

[fishwax]

20. they may get another chance

fumble on the kickoff ... I'm not sure this play will stand, though ...

[ikojo]

21. BEAR DOWN CHICAGO BEARS!!!!!!

GO BEARS

[Hawkeye-X]

22. What was NO's challenge

I missed it...

[Hippo_Tron]

24. The ruling was a fumble, Saints challenged it, thought the guy was down

IMO, the guy's knee was on the ground before the ball was out of his hands. Not sure about all of the rules regarding this, though.

[Seabiscuit]

23. Grossman sucks rotten eggs:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x6086998#6088058

[Catshrink]

25. WTG Robbie!

6 points on turnovers... 6 is better than 0. How many games have the Bears won off the leg of Robbie Gould?

[fishwax]

26. Bears finally get in the end zone

Bears up 16-0 ...

[greatauntoftriplets]

29. ....

:D

[RetroLounge]

27. Bears need to keep running!

16-0 Bears...

:bounce:

RL

[sasquatch]

30. Yes they do

But if the Saints make proper halftime adjustments, they need to run some Play Action and try to beat'em deep.

[sasquatch]

31. Saints answer back. Bears 16 - Saints 7

[opiate69]

32. TD Saints!

Finally!

[Kajsa]

36. Yes!

Go Saints!!

[tularetom]

33. I like John Mellencamp but

I'm fuckin sick of that stupid ass truck commercial. They've played that goddamn thing a thousand times since the playoffs began, guess they really need to move all them gashogs off the car lots.

[hfojvt]

34. I turned it off.

The Saints are sucking too bad, and my reception sucks.

I also think the Saints got robbed. That was not a fumble on the kickoff.

[fishwax]

39. you might want to turn it back on

if you do it quickly, you cna catch the replay of Reggie Bush's 80+ yard TD reception ...

[Kajsa]

43. Yep, Reggie was poetry in motion.

n/t

[hfojvt]

49. As a Seahawk fan, a question

On that third down before the end of the game, it seemed like Hasselbeck could have run to the right and picked up four or five yards. Instead, he stood there like an idiot, got sacked, and put them out of FG range. Sorry to bring that up, but it bugs me that he blew it. The whole right side of the field was open for several yards, and, at worst, he could have run outside the tackles and thrown the ball away. The Seahawks had them! :argh:
Did Seahawks fans already beat this to death last week? Or were there other problems?

[Kajsa]

76. You're right- Hasselbeck had

an opportunity to gain some yards and he blew it.

There was a lot of grumbling on the fan boards after the game.
We were all wondering what happened out there.

I love the guy, but Hasselbeck's hesitations and indecisions are
costing him and the team way too much.

Hopefully, this can be corrected by next season.

[Nickster]

37. Go Bears! n/t

[Kajsa]

38. Saints TD!!

Yeah, baby!!!


Loved that Reggie full flip into the endzone!!

[opiate69]

41. Nice!

[SeattleGirl]

42. Woohoo!!!

:woohoo:

[Kajsa]

40. Reggie, you rock!!!

Go, Baby!

:bounce:

[RetroLounge]

44. Safety!

LOL!

RL

[sasquatch]

45. SAFETY!! Bears 18 - Saints 14

:wow:

[AngryAmish]

91. that was the ballgame

(in retrospect - I was watching the game in a tavern)

[fishwax]

46. Bears get a safety

Four-point lead, now, and they get the ball back.

[LizW]

47. Snowing harder n/t

[Kajsa]

48. It's really snowing now!

That'll change the field conditions.

Those are hardy souls in Soldier Field.

[sasquatch]

50. That'll leave the Saints at a disadvantage

[Kajsa]

65. Yep, and we're seeing that

right now.

:-(

[fishwax]

51. wow, Rex is looking good on this drive

maybe he likes the snow :shrug:

[fishwax]

52. Touchdown Bears!

What a great catch!

[RetroLounge]

53. Great catch!

Bear down!

:bounce:

RL

[Catshrink]

56. It ain't over 'til it's over...

but this fat lady is starting to sing, baby.

[fishwax]

59. If this replay gives the bears the ball

the bears should be able to put it away :)

[Twillig]

54. So Joe buck says the game has just "picked up" after

the Bears tack on another touchdown?

Fuggin' idiot.

[benny05]

55. Bears are doin' well

I admit I have some sympathy for the Saints too.

You think about u2 and Green Day on their re-opening.

[opiate69]

57. Grossman's the most over rated QB since Worthlessburger.

I soooo hope the Saints pull this one out.

[RetroLounge]

60. Uhm, overrated?

They are one game from the Superbowl...

:eyes:

RL

[opiate69]

63. Um.. yeah.. and, until that TD drive, he was 5 for 19 for 64 yards..

and, how many games did he play this year where he ended with a QB rating of 0? At least 2 that I had heard of.

[RetroLounge]

64. He's not overrated, if he's not that good...

Overrated by whom, exactly?

Inconsistent, yes.

Duh.

RL

[opiate69]

66. By all the fawning Bears sychophants?

By the sportscasters calling the game.. both this game and last weeks?

[RetroLounge]

69. You were obviously not watching

They ask every week. Which Rex will show up?

Sour grapes much?

RL

[opiate69]

71. No sour grapes..just an observation.

Worthlessburger won the Superbowl with a 22.7 rating (really, the Steelers only managed 4 quality plays. It was enough, but certainly not impressive), and this year proved his inneffectiveness. Mark my words, this is the pinnacle for Grossman as well.

[RetroLounge]

74. No argument there...

But going to the Super Bowl is better than a whole bunch of other QB's who are watching it on TV today...

I do not believe he is consistent enough to be a dynasty player...

:hi:

RL

[opiate69]

75. Word.. or something.. lol Congrats to the Bears on a great season.

And good luck in the Biggie.

:toast:

[fishwax]

73. I've never heard sportscasters sing his praises

When Rex engineered the TD drive, they said it was a great drive, but even then, it was more surprise that he was playing so well.

[kanrok]

94. LOL

How many games did Rex have with a QB rating of 100 or better? Just more than any other QB in the NFL...and he is headed for the Super Bowl...How's your team doing?

[fishwax]

61. how can he be overrated, when

nobody thinks he's particularly good?

He's been ever so close to being benched in favor of (gasp) Brian Griese for most of the year :)

[Catshrink]

62. Overrated?

no one gives Rex much credit for anything.

[nickinSTL]

86. that's a stupid statement

Rex isn't by any means overrated.

Most seem to think he's a complete waste. I don't agree. I think he's young and still makes the mistakes of a young qb. However, he really put together some solid throws in this game when the Bears needed it.

Grossman might not be great, but HE WINS GAMES. That's more than you can say about virtually any Bears QB in the last 20 years.

[RetroLounge]

58. Fumble - Bears Ball!

RL

[fishwax]

67. It's a three-possession game now

Saints are in a big hole. Bears look like they're super bowl bound.

:woohoo:

[RetroLounge]

68. TOUCHDOWN BEARS!!!!

Superbowl bound baby!

:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:
:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:

RL

[fishwax]

70. Interception

2nd turnover for Nathan Vasher today. Time to bring out the ground attack and chip some time off that clock.

[Catshrink]

72. Crown their Asses!

[fishwax]

77. And one more touchdown for the Bears

:toast:

[Reverend_Smitty]

78. I gotta say, I didn't think the Bears would pull it out today...

but after today's game, I think they will be tough to beat in the Super Bowl

[barb162]

89. when it was 16- I 4, I was getting nervous

[RetroLounge]

79. Blowout!

Superbowl here we come!!!

:toast:

RL

[Bjornsdotter]

80. Bear down Chicago Bears!

Bear Down, Chicago Bears.
Make every play clear the way to victory!
Bear Down, Chicago Bears.
Put up a fight with a might so fearlessly!

We'll never forget the way you thrilled the nation,
With your T formation.

Bear Down, Chicago Bears.
And let them know why you're wearing the crown.

You're the pride and joy,
of all Illinois.

Chicago Bears, Bear Down!


Okay, I can breathe now.

Cheers!

[Catshrink]

81. I know the feeling!

exhale. Breathe in, exhale. They did it!

I'm gonna make all my students watch the Super Bowl Shuffle tomorrow in retaliation for all the crap they gave me last week.

[Bjornsdotter]

84. Just phoned my Dad...

...the Packer fan. :evilgrin:

Played him both Bear Down and the Super Bowl Shuffle.

Cheers!

[Scooter24]

85. hehe...

I have a DVD of that as well.

One of my Grandmother's most favorite pictures is a huge panoramic picture of the entire Superbowl XX Bears team with each of their signatures.

She won it at an auction if I can recall.

[Nickster]

82. OMFG! I've been waiting 21 Years for this moment!!!!!! WHOO HOOOO!

[RetroLounge]

83. The game turned on that safety...

:D

RL

[Catshrink]

87. It changed the mo, that's for sure.

Crown their asses!

[barb162]

88. ditto all that!!! Bears played a great game

[HuckleB]

90. Congratulations, Bears Fans!

Take it to 'em in the Bowl!

[SeattleGirl]

92. It's getting real interesting now!

Nice runback from the Pats. But the Colts are sure determined to keep them from scoring a touchdown.

[never cry wolf]

93. WTG Saints

a great season!!!!