Chicago Football Chili

Chili Dawn usually has these games called by the first series of the second half.  And sadly, she was right today.  Our priest, who predicted the 20-17 win, was not right.  But in his defense, he is from Africa and football is an entirely different sport there.

Caleb Haney made the end of the game worth watching, though it looks like he may have some facial hair issues (he looked as if he was sporting a 1970's-era stache).  Catch him later this year as the unchallenged backup QB and also in the next Smokey and the Bandit remake.

But as they have all season, our Bears kept us guessing until the end.  Unfortunately, it was not meant to be.

So, I guess I get two weeks extra prep for my fantasy baseball draft. 

But the best thing I take away is knowing how well this team has turned around in our 4-head-coach setup.  I hope we can keep them together, tweak the O-line a little, and start the process of getting younger on Defense this offseason.  Our guys have some mileage, and we need a smooth transition into our next generation of beasts - best to get that started now with our promising young Offense in place and growing into their greatness.

Looking forward to the 2011 Chicago Bears.

Thanks for checking in with us.  It has been great serving you (chili).

 - CHILI DAN

Posted by dawn2 at 05:21 PM | Permalink

I was ready to take my "this game is over" nap when the Bears put in Collins.  I mean, you put him in if Cutler is tired and we're ahead by 3 scores.  But if you still need points, there's only one place to turn... 

It's HANIE!!!

And he's in!  We have a chance yet. 

Our priest predicted Bears 20-Packers 17.  It's still possible.  Go Mr. Hanie!!

 - CHILI DAN

Posted by dawn2 at 04:36 PM | Permalink

Hi Everybody,

First things first - it has been quite awhile since we've published.  Had a bit of a "work situation" in early November that ended up being our focus for the next six weeks.  Unfortunately, something had to give, and that something was the site. 

No matter.  We're back for the remainder of the playoffs.  And here's our guarantee to you - WHEN the Bears beat the cheese curd lovers, we will come back before Super Bowl Sunday with TWO BRAND NEW CHILI RECIPES.  One for our Bears, and one for the team that is destined to lose this year's Super Bowl.  I think it will be the Jets, but only because I want to yell "FEET!!" at the screen one more time.

Back on the NFC front, the first time we played the Pack, we were in their cheese-heads so much that they committed 16 penalties.  And they barely eked out a win in "the game we didn't really care about".  But now, every "expert" in the world has the Packers as an unstoppable juggernaut.  Well, juggernaut ends at 5pm Sunday, my friends.  It may take until the last minute or two before you can quit holding your breath (our Bears always allow the other team, and me, to think that we'll give it away).  But they'll be partying on Rush Street Sunday night.

About the game itself, Safety Chris Harris says he's going to play.  Not really sure that will happen, but if it does, then the primary pieces of the team are all in place!  And not just on our side.  Them too.  Which is just the way I want it to be.  I'm not saying the Bears-haters (like, say, Joe Buck) won't manage to come up with some excuse.  But we'll know it was their best versus ours.  And after that it's just about playing some football. 

So let the game begin, baby!

But in the meantime, here's a few random NFL notes to keep you busy til kickoff:

From Yahoo:  "Though Ben Roethlisberger keeps the Steelers winning, he doesn't get the same recognition as other elite QBs. " ---- yeah, except in police lineups.

"Bills hire Wannstedt as assistant coach" and "Browns name Jauran defensive coordinator"  ---- note to Carolina Panthers, Jack Pardee and Neill Armstrong are still available

"SF 49ers hire Jim Harbaugh to replace Mike Singletary" ---- and they'll bring Brad "Colonel" Muster out of FB retirement next.  Then Vestee Jackson.  Every 1988 Chicago Bear will eventually coach this team.

Go BEARS!!!

 - CHILI DAN

Posted by dawn2 at 08:24 PM | Permalink