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GO BEARS!!!

I’d love to see the Bears dominate tonight…but wow it’s COLD!

"I’ll try to do anything to win a game." - My Man....BIG Z

by akbeck98 on Dec 22, 2008 6:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

It's cold for both teams.

Low-scoring game, I’d guess.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Dec 22, 2008 6:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Does a cup of beer freeze in weather like that?

"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields

by calicubfan on Dec 22, 2008 6:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

It very well could

by cubs22 on Dec 22, 2008 6:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I've never experienced anything below 25...

…so i’m just curious how those fans get their buzz going

"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields

by calicubfan on Dec 22, 2008 6:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The day of the '85 season NFC Championship game...

it froze in the cub, bottle, can and keg. You had to warm your beer to drink it.

by bison on Dec 22, 2008 7:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What was the temp that day?

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Dec 22, 2008 7:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Not that cold...barely below freezing

The day that was truly freezing was the divisional game the week before against the Giants (Sean Landetta whiffing on the punt and Shawn Gayle scooping it up for the TD). Game time temp was about 5-6F and the WC was about -20F.

Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.

by blackhawk24 on Dec 23, 2008 6:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Not if you drink it fast enough.

"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray

by CubbieintheSouth on Dec 22, 2008 9:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yes

Ive been to a few bears games in similiar weather and have seen frozen beer

---AC 00 00 00 - Believe

by mjk83 on Dec 23, 2008 8:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Only the ones that are more water than beer.

A real beer can take the cold.

by Flatley on Dec 23, 2008 9:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

while its true that a good beer would probably do better...

i dont know that Soldier Field sells really good beer.

---AC 00 00 00 - Believe

by mjk83 on Dec 23, 2008 12:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Bear Down!

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by JB 23 on Dec 22, 2008 6:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Every Bears/Packers game I've gone to Bears have lost, so I'm doing my part by staying at home tonight

The sacrifices I make for this team… ;-)

Actually, I’ve only been to one Bears/Packers game but it was a dandy. Monday night, Halloween, many years ago and it was a MONSOON!!!! It was the night they retired Magic’s and Butkus’ number.

I remember using binoculars to zoom in on them late in the second quarter. They were standing on sidelines getting ready for the ceremony. Sayers was standing still trying to stay dry under an umbrella, and looking like he wanted to be anywhere else, which was understandable considering the weather, not to mention the fact that the Bears were getting the snot kicked out of them.

Butkus, on the other hand, was pacing up and down the sidelines, grimacing something fierce, just itching to grab a helmet and get in there. You just knew it was killing him seeing the Bears losing like that, especially to the Packers…

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Dec 22, 2008 6:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Easily the worst game I've ever attended...

weather-wise. The rain/sleet was coming down sideways and hit you like a slap in the face. That’s the only time I ever left early.

Bitter cold, by comparison, is much more tolerable.

by bison on Dec 22, 2008 7:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Wasn't that game delayed by lightning threats at least once?

Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.

by blackhawk24 on Dec 23, 2008 6:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Cold

Maybe getting shut out of WInter Classic tickets was a good thing.

by 08Cubs on Dec 22, 2008 7:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Drove by Soldier Field...

…on Lake Shore on my way home from work, and there were people tailgating in the parking lot. That’s dedication right there (or craziness). I don’t care how much coffee and/or liquor you’re drinking, it’s too cold to do much of anything tonight.

"You know, you should be a lot more careful crossing the street like that, otherwise you could die - if that bothers you."

by gauchodirk on Dec 22, 2008 7:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Is the lake frozen?

"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields

by calicubfan on Dec 22, 2008 7:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Are you talking about Beck Lake?

Because I’m pretty sure Lake Michigan is too large to freeze.

There might be some ice close to the shore, but that would be about it, I imagine.

Bob Howry: Ruining Baseball Since 2008

by The Original Dave on Dec 22, 2008 7:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

No, I was talking about Lake Michigan.

I thought it froze when it got super cold. I don’t mean frozen solid, but I thought it froze

"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields

by calicubfan on Dec 22, 2008 7:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Apparently, in 1979

Lake Michigan almost froze over completely.

Bob Howry: Ruining Baseball Since 2008

by The Original Dave on Dec 22, 2008 7:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

From...

NOAA

Bob Howry: Ruining Baseball Since 2008

by The Original Dave on Dec 22, 2008 7:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

cmon

aaraon rodgers, I need 2 points and im in my fantasy football championship!!

Dear Santa:: All I want for X-mas this year is an official 2009 Jake Peavy Cubs Jersey. Oh and a Beimel one too. I've been a real good guy for the most part!!!

by cubsluver22 on Dec 22, 2008 7:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Does Aaron Rodgers get

2 points for your fantasy team if the Bears sack him in the endzone?

Bob Howry: Ruining Baseball Since 2008

by The Original Dave on Dec 22, 2008 7:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

'cause that's the only way

I’d be rooting for Aaron Rodgers to get any points for your team.

Bob Howry: Ruining Baseball Since 2008

by The Original Dave on Dec 22, 2008 7:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Anyway...

Bear Down! Big game tonight. Some yahoo on espn earlier was saying that since the Pack is going home after next week the cold weather might not be conducive for them playing well. I say it’s Bears/Packers, and if they can’t get jacked up for this game they deserve to go home after next week.

They play in Green Bay for crying out loud.

I hope I’m wrong and that the Bears roll over the Pack with little incident, but I doubt it.

Bob Howry: Ruining Baseball Since 2008

by The Original Dave on Dec 22, 2008 7:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Being @ that game looks like it would be ABSOLUTELY MISERABLE!!!

"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields

by calicubfan on Dec 22, 2008 7:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Did you see the NE/AZ game yesterday?

Must have been a “nasty surprise” for the Cardinals!

Oh Baby!

by cubswgnrocks on Dec 22, 2008 7:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Al,

Are you going to the Winter Classic?

"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields

by calicubfan on Dec 22, 2008 7:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yes!

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Dec 22, 2008 7:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

How'd you get tix?

"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields

by calicubfan on Dec 22, 2008 7:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Through the Cub season ticket holder lottery.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Dec 22, 2008 7:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You're lucky!

I hope you take lots of pics!

"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields

by calicubfan on Dec 22, 2008 7:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I intend to!

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Dec 22, 2008 8:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What an UGLY 1st half!

"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields

by calicubfan on Dec 22, 2008 9:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

What a GREAT 1st half!

The Packers have now outscored the Bears 51-6 on the season.

by TarHeelHawk on Dec 22, 2008 9:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

How'd u like that 2nd half?

n/t

"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields

by calicubfan on Dec 22, 2008 10:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

This is really depressing

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on Dec 22, 2008 10:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

This is one sorry game.

"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray

by CubbieintheSouth on Dec 22, 2008 10:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'll say it once, I'll say it again

The inability for this defense, particulary the secondary to not stop teams on 3rd and long has plagued this team the entire season. If they could have cut the number of times that happened in 1/2 the Bears defense would be unstoppable..

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by Chanman25 on Dec 22, 2008 10:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

WHAT A BLOCK!!!!!!

BEAR DOWN!!!!!!!

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on Dec 22, 2008 10:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Sincerely

Sincerely being the Bears lover and Packer hater she was my moms friend had a hand in that block.

Barbara V. October 14, 1941 - December 19, 2008. A great lady who was a friend to all and like a second mom to her children's friends (she was my best friend's mom)

by cubstoseriesby100 on Dec 22, 2008 11:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Meant friend’s mom.

Barbara V. October 14, 1941 - December 19, 2008. A great lady who was a friend to all and like a second mom to her children's friends (she was my best friend's mom)

by cubstoseriesby100 on Dec 22, 2008 11:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

oh my god...

BCB Works Miracles: It saved my English grade!

by Chanman25 on Dec 22, 2008 10:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

LETS GO!!!!!!

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on Dec 22, 2008 10:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields

by calicubfan on Dec 22, 2008 10:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

unbelievable...

38 yard attempt to lose it….turns into a 38 yard attempt that wins it..

BCB Works Miracles: It saved my English grade!

by Chanman25 on Dec 22, 2008 10:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Forte's big runs tonight

made me realize the little things that I love about sports.

1) Wide Receivers blocking downfield.
2) Batters running out every groundball to second bass (Theriot)
3) I know there are others…

Anybody else?

Andy R.

by WindisBlowingOut! on Dec 22, 2008 11:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

that kinda muffled echoing mechanical "clank" you hear when they switch on the lights at a minor league park...

…followed by the slight electrical hum as they warm up and slowly get brighter.

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Dec 22, 2008 11:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

No

lets not turn an act of god into why Scrappy Doo is ok… Please no.. I havent bee this excited since game 1. Lets not compare this to when THeriot weakly gorunds out to the pitcher.

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on Dec 23, 2008 2:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

base*

…

Andy R.

by WindisBlowingOut! on Dec 22, 2008 11:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Again

Orton tried to lose it every way he could but he still is called a hero. The teflon man strikes again!

Barbara V. October 14, 1941 - December 19, 2008. A great lady who was a friend to all and like a second mom to her children's friends (she was my best friend's mom)

by cubstoseriesby100 on Dec 22, 2008 11:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The recievrers were bad also

THis game makes up for last thursday

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on Dec 23, 2008 2:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Receivers

We keep hearing Kyle Orton would be better with better receivers. Maybe the receivers would be better with a better quarterback!

Barbara V. October 14, 1941 - December 19, 2008. A great lady who was a friend to all and like a second mom to her children's friends (she was my best friend's mom)

by cubstoseriesby100 on Dec 23, 2008 7:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

And all of them would be better with...

an actual OC. 7 yd routes on 3rd and 9, coming back to the ball; crappy on the check down and so totally predictable far too often.

Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.

by blackhawk24 on Dec 23, 2008 8:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It is the NFC north.

Any of these teams would finish tied for second in the SEC west. Yes, that is the weakest conference in the SEC.

"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray

by CubbieintheSouth on Dec 22, 2008 11:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Not the best Bears game

but probably one of the most entertaining since the Arizona game in 06

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by Chanman25 on Dec 22, 2008 11:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

They are who we thought they were.

"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray

by CubbieintheSouth on Dec 22, 2008 11:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

if you wanna crown them then crown their ass!

BCB Works Miracles: It saved my English grade!

by Chanman25 on Dec 22, 2008 11:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

--slaps podium and moves away--

"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray

by CubbieintheSouth on Dec 22, 2008 11:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

we let em off the hook!

BCB Works Miracles: It saved my English grade!

by Chanman25 on Dec 22, 2008 11:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

"Playoffs???"

still my favorite one-word news conference soundbite of all time

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Dec 23, 2008 12:01 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

We playing like a pile of diddly poo

u wanna talk bout playoffs??

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on Dec 23, 2008 2:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hard to believe a team could play that bad and still win.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Dec 23, 2008 3:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

...and think of the 3 games they blew late

All NFC South teams (Car, Atl & TB). Somehow if they didn’t do that and would be 12-3 right now, they’d be the worst 12-3 I’ve ever seen, except for their 13-3 team in 2001 that went out to lay a clunker at Soldier Field against McNabb and the Eagles.

Yet if that did happen, there would be so many folks out there talking of how great they are and how the road to the Superbowl goes through Chicago.

Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.

by blackhawk24 on Dec 23, 2008 8:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

There was absolutely no excuse for losing the Atlanta game.

Also, if they had managed the clock a little better against the Titans, they might have had a shot at that game, too. They only lost by 7.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Dec 23, 2008 8:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Did it not feel like dejavu when we freaking squibbed it at the end?

WTF LOVIE? WTF… I am not impressed with his coaching at all.

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on Dec 23, 2008 11:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

especially when their pass defence...

which is really what’s needed when the other team is trying to move the ball late, absolutely sucks.

I’d love to see the Bears go to a 3-4 up front on defence, but that will need a good NT and an ILB. Move Urlacher to OLB with Briggs on the other side. Both have great speed and can cover outside the numbers and be excellent in the zone. It’s whether or not yes-man Bobby B has the stones to initiate that with Lovey and Mr. GM this off season.

Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.

by blackhawk24 on Dec 24, 2008 9:36 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That's not fair

You aren’t being fair fisch.

to a pile of diddly poo!

Barbara V. October 14, 1941 - December 19, 2008. A great lady who was a friend to all and like a second mom to her children's friends (she was my best friend's mom)

by cubstoseriesby100 on Dec 23, 2008 7:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

EvEn better....

I’m A MAN!!!!!!!!!! Im 40. COme after me!!!!!!!!!

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on Dec 23, 2008 2:24 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

You would've thought

Lovie might have learned a lesson against Atlanta….kick the F’in ball deep and tackle somebody. I swear if he pooches it one more time after tying/taking the lead, I’m gonna to lose it!!!

by DMCub on Dec 23, 2008 7:52 AM CST reply actions 0 recs