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QUOTE (buhbuhburrrrlz @ Jan 23, 2011 -> 04:07 PM) this is a joke. it's gonna be over at halftime. gz. Must stop them here. Must stop them.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jan 23, 2011 -> 04:02 PM) Gould can't handle a 49 yarder? Come on. Hell, just go for it...worst case scenario they get another 10 yards.

That's a net 12 yards on the punt.

Pretty iffy holding call on Taylor kills a drive.

3 of Cutler's 4 incompletions were overthrows on Cutler's part.

QUOTE (southloopsox @ Jan 23, 2011 -> 03:53 PM) It's not that easy to say fans need to just show up early. With school still in that eliminates a huge weekday crowd . And then the economics of going to a game really hurt the chances of people going to multiple games a homestand. Well then people need to get off their lazy butts and get 2nd jobs.

Cutler nearly fainted when he realized there was no one around him.

Bears. need. 7. here.

More Urlach that please.

A 3 man rush on 3rd down blows apart the left side of the Bears O-line.

Carson Palmer has issued a trade demand to the Bengals and supposedly is willing to retire if he doesn't get traded.

Way too much space for Jennings.

No Joe Buck, those chills have nothing to do with the National Anthem.

After failing to buy Groupon a few weeks ago, the Google is launching its own version. Honestly, I'm kinda happy...I've never been impresed with the Groupon's website, never seemed that up to date.

Very interesting cleats they wear.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 23, 2011 -> 02:44 PM) If fans don't show up in April and May, there won't be anything left to add on with. Then win the games. That's what really killed them last year. They didn't win the games.

The guys at Soldier field are jealous of the guys on ice at the UC. The UC is warmer.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 23, 2011 -> 02:16 PM) Hopefully attendance responds. Jerry did his part, as did Kenny. Now it is the fans turn. Win the games.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 23, 2011 -> 10:26 AM) Every packer fan I spoke to at the airport last night had them scoring over 24 points. I don't know how the Bears' offense will do, and Heck, they might give up a pick 6 or a special teams play to help that...but this defense is going to be mad.

QUOTE (Cknolls @ Jan 23, 2011 -> 09:25 AM) One thing I heard was he wanted to re-negotiate his $7 million/yr salary. Over the course of his 8 years at the channel he threatened numerous times to leave. This time Phil Griifin accepted and called the blufferoo. Also he is barred from broadcasting on other channels, but for how long I did not hear. He's under contract for 2 years, so that's the longest they could keep him off TV. It probably is similar to Conan's circumstance, where if he comes back on another channel he gets paid less.

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Jan 21, 2011 -> 07:10 PM) sorry if this is covered, but I don't have the time to root through 44 pages... I haven't seen anything in any of the articles I've read, but what do they expect to be her mental capacity? I don't mean this to be insensitive at all, but it was obviously a traumatic brain injury and haven't seen what expectations were. According to a report I heard this morning, Giffords has shown some sluggishness to responses on her right side, which does suggest some degree of paralysis on that side.

QUOTE (docsox24 @ Jan 22, 2011 -> 11:05 PM) I suppose if your definition of fine is the worst defensive 3b in the league then yes If you watched Teahen last year you'd know that Viciedo wouldn't be the worst 3b in the league if he played there full time, not close.

QUOTE (Wanne @ Jan 22, 2011 -> 09:13 PM) I guess my feeling is I think I'd be more comfortable with Lexi in that spot given Gordo's struggles for the most part of last year. Both of them came out in big slumps last year in April. If they do that again, neither one of them belongs there, and Rios or AJ does. If one of them doesn't, then that player belongs there. The only reason you say it right now is that you are trying to pump Becksy up for this year and get his mental state in the right place to start the year.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 22, 2011 -> 09:05 PM) I expect in the event you are correct, Manny will become upset about his salary,and will start jaking it with non hustle and taking himself out of the line up with mysterious ailments. SOB I agree with DA. If the Rays stay in the Race, and Manroid is playing everyday, I think that'll counteract it some, but if they fall back of Boston early, I think he'll lose interest quick. Especially with a half dozen fans in the audience every other game.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 22, 2011 -> 08:59 PM) The Orioles have a lineup that could put up some runs, but let's not get carried away and say that they are anywhere near the Yankees. There is a reason that the Yankees 30 more games last year and it wasn't because of CC Sabathia, and 3-4 smaller improvements to the Orioles lineup isn't going to change that dramatically either. Really, go look at their lineup statistics last year. Their lineup was an abject disaster. This was the 2nd worst offense in the AL last year and the 2nd worst pitching staff last year. I don't think they're near the Yankees without a few rotation miracles, but this isnt' a few smaller improvements to the Oriole's lineup; this is a complete overhaul. They removed the guys who weren't long-term solutions, they kept all of their young talent, and they surrounded them with short-term option guys who they can either hold onto if they make a real run or they can trade away easily.