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Devin Hester was 30-to-1 to score the first TD of Super Bowl XLI, so some folks are happy this morning.

Posted by DOUG. | February 5, 2007 9:05 AM
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Someone at the bar I was at last night shouted "faggot" at Payton Manning after he made yet another 7-8 pass down the field against the let's-try-this-play-again Bears defense.

So if doing really well makes you gay, can we get Rex a butt plug or something? Dan, can you work that out?

Posted by Brie | February 5, 2007 9:31 AM
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Since we're on the subject of the Cubs, Chi-Fan, enjoy those 95 losses.

Posted by Gomez | February 5, 2007 9:45 AM
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I still can't believe how conservative and gun-shy the Bears were on both sides of the ball. Take some chances! Hit somebody at the line of scrimmage! Go downfield sooner, rather than later when the Colts D is expecting it!

That said, the Bears proved to be a solid defense, because if that's any other defense, the Colts win this game 49-17. The Colts had to fight for almost every yard.

Posted by Gomez | February 5, 2007 9:53 AM
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I was really sorry the Bears lost. I thought of Chicago Fan, sitting in the bar, screaming and pulling hair out....much like us Seahawk fans last year!

My condolences Chicago Fan, I was rooting for the Bears too. =(

Posted by Monique | February 5, 2007 9:54 AM
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@Monique

Thanks.

@ Gomez:

As for 95 losses, I love the Mariners too. Last year is over, this year the Cubs will rise again. Can't be worse. I pray.

And you're right about the D: any team that holds Manning and Co. to 22 points (7 were off an INT return) when they're on the field for 38 fucking minutes is a very good D. Too bad our O was more Zero.

Posted by Chicago Fan | February 5, 2007 9:57 AM
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Just you watch, Chi-Fan! This is the year the M's... finish over .500. Sigh... it's like the late 80's all over again.

Take comfort in the idea that the Cubs and M's are in a similar boat.

Posted by Gomez | February 5, 2007 10:08 AM
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As a man who hates pretty much everything associated with the State of Indiana, but who hates Dan Marino even more, I am glad that I can finaly say, without a doubt: Peyton Manning > Dan Marino.
And Rex Grossman WAS WHO WE THOUGHT HE WAS!

Posted by The_Pope_Of_Chili_Town | February 5, 2007 10:20 AM
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www.washingtonpost.com has Norman Chad's column that you referenced on line.

Posted by art | February 5, 2007 10:44 AM
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I didn't know cubs fans actually looked forward to spring training ;) (I kill me)

As far as 8/20, I'm down. Get my email from your bro and make it happen.

Posted by Mike in MO | February 5, 2007 1:11 PM
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@ Mike in Mo

I was semi-joking, but what the heck: you can contact me at

humoringcolleen@yahoo.com

I can handle the tickets, but you're on your own for lodging, food, etc. And if you turn out to be a jerk, we'll ditch ya after the Cubs game, or abandon you someplace unpleasant on the Sout' Side.

Bill

Posted by Chicago Fan | February 5, 2007 1:38 PM
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Don't overlook Cubs/Mariners 2-gamer in Vegas at the end of Spring Training. Should see the starting line-ups (on TV -- radio at the very least) at that point, though I wish the M's were starting the Cubs' manager instead of our own. Enjoy, Chicago.

Posted by Lloyd Clydesdale | February 5, 2007 2:30 PM
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Why was Manning MVP? Clearly, the best thing the Colts had going for them was Grossman.

Still, it was good to see Archie "the Aints" Manning see his son get one.

Posted by SeMe | February 5, 2007 2:50 PM
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Bill,
I must say I'm not so much of a schnerr that I would assume that you would take care of *lodging* etc. sheesh!

The hard part would be getting tix for the cubs-cards. If you can manage that, I would be forever indebted. I haven't been to wrigley since '98! Sox-royals won't be too difficult.

As far as me being a jerk...please. I am nothing if not a total gentleman ;)

Posted by Mike in MO | February 5, 2007 4:00 PM
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Grossman crumpled first. That's why Manning got the MVP (and prob to avoid the inevitable Waaaaahmbulance! call -- he's proud to be on that team, did you hear?). Cut that kid Grossman some slack, though. He's a tiny child, what, 18, 19 years old? He's still growing up. He needs our support to overcome a case of his nerves getting to him.

It was a good game to watch. Neither defense wanted to give up anything. Manning simply outlasted Grossman. The Vet takes it with craft and experience. Waaah.

Posted by Lloyd Clydesdale | February 5, 2007 4:17 PM

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