***Official Super Bowl Game Thread*** (1 Viewer)

[BGP]

I hate having two threads like this. Ah well, here's a copy of my thoughts.

Here is the game according to my data:

Efficiencies - yards divided by points (scored and allowed).

ind 14.42 O, 14.76 D

chi 12.56 O, 18.45 D

The Bears have a better offensive and defensive efficiency. Teams with such an advantage are 21-2 in conference title and super bowl play since 1990. They are 7-0 in super bowls since 1990.

The Colts DE is especially bad. The worst DE rating of a super bowl winner since 1990? 17.06 (1998 Broncos) In fact, there is only ONE super bowl champ in history with a worse DE:

68 nyj 12.37 O, 13.44 D

Those were the Super Bowl III Namath Jets that upset the Colts. Rounding out the bottom-five Champion DEs:

83 rai 13.91 O, 15.48 D

88 sfo 16.79 O, 16.57 D

98 den 12.53 O, 17.06 D

67 gnb 14.06 O, 17.07 D

71 dal 13.02 O, 17.14 D

Magic numbers: (scoring offense ranking + scoring defense ranking)

Colts (3rd offense, 23rd defense) 3+23 = 26

Bears (2nd offense, 3rd defense) 2+3 = 5

Worst magic numbers of 20+ of conference champs since 1990:

2003 Panthers: 25

1999 Titans: 22

1991 Bills: 21

2000 Giants: 20

All lost the Super Bowl.

The 1979 Rams had a magic number of 26. They won the NFC but lost to the Steelers in the Super Bowl. Its been a long, long time since a club with a magic number as bad as the 2006 Colts went to the Super Bowl.

With regards to the Super Bowl OR AFC/NFC championship, no club since 1990 has won any of the three with a magic number as big as the Colts.

The worst magic number of a super bowl winner was 19 by the 2002 Buccaneers (18th offense, 1st defense) 18+1 = 19

Scoring differential is one more item I look at. That is points scored minus points allowed. The club with the better number here has won every super bowl since 1990 except for two cases: The 1990 Giants and 2001 Patriots - both coached by Belichick.

ind +67

chi +172

The Bears win here as well.

Here is what I wrote about the playoffs before they started:

Updated to add my super bowl pick: Patriots over Bears.

If that doesn't happen, I think it will be Ravens over Bears.

If not that, then the Bears win it all.

Those are the only three possibilites really according to the numbers.

SUMMARY:The Colts would set and approach new record lows in a couple fundamental categories.

Teams with an inferior OE and DE are 0-7 in the super bowl since 1990.
No team has won a super bowl with a magic number (26) as bad as the one the 06 Colts have.
Only the 68 Jets, in their stunning upset, won the super bowl with a DE worse than the 06 Colts.
Clubs with a superior scoring differential have only lost twice since 1990.The system selected the Bears as one of three suitable candidates to win it all. And they are the only ones left alive.

Pick: BEARS

The first comment I'll make is that, for all the supposed "recent improvement" the Colts defense made, they were horrible today. 319 yards / 34 points = a 9.38 DE.

The Saints defense was ranked 31st giving up 4.94 yards per carry.

The 32nd ranked team? The Colts! They allow 5.33 yards per carry. They've also allowed 20 rushing TDs, 31st in the NFL.

 

[flapgreen]

What I find particularly strange about this game is the fact that nobody seems to be talking about the Chi O and how well they have played the last several weeks. This is of course in addidtion to their special teams. The bottom line is that Chi has been putting points ont he board and in bunches. Here are their last 6 meaningfull game point totals:234234262739Everyone seems to be convinced that Chi has no chance if they can't slow down the Indy O. Well, when you are scoring like this you still have a chance.

Same here bro. ALthough, I don't find it to be strange. The media always takes one idea and runs it into the damn ground. But this is how the media does things. Sad

 

[pizzatyme]

The reason the Colts have been able to stop the run is because they have played 3 teams that are run-based and conservative on offense - whose WRs are fair at best.

The Colts have been able to stop the run?In the AFC title game:

Corey Dillon 6.9 ypc

Kevin Faulk 6.8 ypc

They Colts run defense was horrible. The Patriots really didn't run the ball that much.

In the Ravens-Colts playoff game:

Jamal Lewis 4.1 ypc

Mike Anderson 4.5 ypc

They didn't stop the Ravens either. The Ravens just didn't have many attempts. They trailed the entire game.

In the Chiefs-Colts game:

Larry Johnson 2.5 ypc

They stuffed him no question.

I see absolutely no reason for the Bears to do anything else except run the ball down the Colts' throats. The Colts stink at run defense.

Yes, the Colts have stopped the run. you can't take averages to paint the complete picture. If you've missed the games, the Colts have held each team under 100 YPG.Why teams went away from the run is obviously due to poor RB-first coaches like Herm Edwards, Brian Billick, and Bill Belichick.

The Colts will give up 125 yards rushing in this game and will win because Lovie will stick to the run like you suggest.

Really averages are a great way to measure rush defenses. WAAAAAY better than yards. An offense can simply stop rushing the football, but that doesn't mean the rushing game wasn't effective.16 of the Patriots last 17 plays were passes. You can't say they stopped the run when the Patriots weren't running.

So, if a team rushes the ball 10 times and averages 6YPC but falls behind by 14 points and then goes away from the run. You are saying they had a great rushing day?If the Colts offense gets a lead doesn't that help the Colts defense by effectively shutting down the run?

It doesn't matter what your average rushing YPC is if you don't run the ball. There is a reason the Pats went away from the run. They had success early, the Colts adjusted. The Colts stuffed the run in the second half and Belichick saw that. He made a gameplan adjustment due to the fact the Colts were STOPPING the run!

 

[Power Monster]

The reason the Colts have been able to stop the run is because they have played 3 teams that are run-based and conservative on offense - whose WRs are fair at best.

The Colts have been able to stop the run?In the AFC title game:

Corey Dillon 6.9 ypc

Kevin Faulk 6.8 ypc

They Colts run defense was horrible. The Patriots really didn't run the ball that much.

In the Ravens-Colts playoff game:

Jamal Lewis 4.1 ypc

Mike Anderson 4.5 ypc

They didn't stop the Ravens either. The Ravens just didn't have many attempts. They trailed the entire game.

In the Chiefs-Colts game:

Larry Johnson 2.5 ypc

They stuffed him no question.

I see absolutely no reason for the Bears to do anything else except run the ball down the Colts' throats. The Colts stink at run defense.

Yes, the Colts have stopped the run. you can't take averages to paint the complete picture. If you've missed the games, the Colts have held each team under 100 YPG.Why teams went away from the run is obviously due to poor RB-first coaches like Herm Edwards, Brian Billick, and Bill Belichick.

The Colts will give up 125 yards rushing in this game and will win because Lovie will stick to the run like you suggest.

Really averages are a great way to measure rush defenses. WAAAAAY better than yards. An offense can simply stop rushing the football, but that doesn't mean the rushing game wasn't effective.16 of the Patriots last 17 plays were passes. You can't say they stopped the run when the Patriots weren't running.

So, if a team rushes the ball 10 times and averages 6YPC but falls behind by 14 points and then goes away from the run. You are saying they had a great rushing day?If the Colts offense gets a lead doesn't that help the Colts defense by effectively shutting down the run?

It doesn't matter what your average rushing YPC is if you don't run the ball. There is a reason the Pats went away from the run. They had success early, the Colts adjusted. The Colts stuffed the run in the second half and Belichick saw that. He made a gameplan adjustment due to the fact the Colts were STOPPING the run!

Funny stuff. The Pats have a huge lead and they decide to get into a shoot out with Manning while their star RB is sitting on the bench. All of this and the Colts were soft as a new born's ### stopping the run in the regular season. I cannot wait until you see how the Bears are going to pound the ball left and right and up the middle. It will be smash mouth but it is coming in three days! OK I am jacked up Pizzathyme and I know that you are as well. This is going to be a great game and so far no distractions. Good luck....

 

[DoubleG]

I find it ironic that many of the Colts fans don't respond to posts like BGP's above. Here's another simple historical fact:

Of the last 6 Super Bowl Champions, only 1 has given up an average of more than 100 yards rushing on defense in the regular season - the Pats of 2002. (They gave up 116 yards/game rushing). 5 of the last 6 SB champs have been under the century mark for ypg rushing.

Bears defense ypg rushing allowed: 99.4

Colts defense ypg rushing allowed: 173.0



Oh, and before the same tired response comes - two things:

1) Historical stats like the ones above and the ones BGP states allow for adjustments, changes, weather, and other items (like returning injured safeties).

2) For those that site the Colts sudden stoutness against the run, please bear in mind the WRs of the teams they have played in the playoffs (i.e. I'll take Moose and Berrian over Gaffney and Caldwell or KCs wideouts anyday). It is much easier to put 8 in the box when you don't fear the pass anyway. Either the Colts will drop their safeties back to cover Moose, Berrian and Bradley (and TJ and Benson will rip them for 150+ combined rushing yards) or they will keep playing them up. Seattle tried that in the first half = Berrian TD bomb.

BTW, those who would suggest that Rex was only good in the beginning of the year - I would agree, he was better in September and October...when it was warm...like it will be Sunday. The Bears offense you will see in SBXLI will be more like the one that averaged 31.5 points/game in the first 7 weeks of the season and 33 ppg in the playoffs.

If the Colts can score 40+ points against the Beard

 

[pizzatyme]

The reason the Colts have been able to stop the run is because they have played 3 teams that are run-based and conservative on offense - whose WRs are fair at best.

The Colts have been able to stop the run?In the AFC title game:

Corey Dillon 6.9 ypc

Kevin Faulk 6.8 ypc

They Colts run defense was horrible. The Patriots really didn't run the ball that much.

In the Ravens-Colts playoff game:

Jamal Lewis 4.1 ypc

Mike Anderson 4.5 ypc

They didn't stop the Ravens either. The Ravens just didn't have many attempts. They trailed the entire game.

In the Chiefs-Colts game:

Larry Johnson 2.5 ypc

They stuffed him no question.

I see absolutely no reason for the Bears to do anything else except run the ball down the Colts' throats. The Colts stink at run defense.

Yes, the Colts have stopped the run. you can't take averages to paint the complete picture. If you've missed the games, the Colts have held each team under 100 YPG.Why teams went away from the run is obviously due to poor RB-first coaches like Herm Edwards, Brian Billick, and Bill Belichick.

The Colts will give up 125 yards rushing in this game and will win because Lovie will stick to the run like you suggest.

Really averages are a great way to measure rush defenses. WAAAAAY better than yards. An offense can simply stop rushing the football, but that doesn't mean the rushing game wasn't effective.16 of the Patriots last 17 plays were passes. You can't say they stopped the run when the Patriots weren't running.

So, if a team rushes the ball 10 times and averages 6YPC but falls behind by 14 points and then goes away from the run. You are saying they had a great rushing day?If the Colts offense gets a lead doesn't that help the Colts defense by effectively shutting down the run?

It doesn't matter what your average rushing YPC is if you don't run the ball. There is a reason the Pats went away from the run. They had success early, the Colts adjusted. The Colts stuffed the run in the second half and Belichick saw that. He made a gameplan adjustment due to the fact the Colts were STOPPING the run!

Funny stuff. The Pats have a huge lead and they decide to get into a shoot out with Manning while their star RB is sitting on the bench. All of this and the Colts were soft as a new born's ### stopping the run in the regular season. I cannot wait until you see how the Bears are going to pound the ball left and right and up the middle. It will be smash mouth but it is coming in three days! OK I am jacked up Pizzathyme and I know that you are as well. This is going to be a great game and so far no distractions. Good luck....

Likewise, but we did stop the run!

 

[BGP]

So, if a team rushes the ball 10 times and averages 6YPC but falls behind by 14 points and then goes away from the run. You are saying they had a great rushing day?

The Patriots scored 34 points! They Colts defense did absolutely jack that game. The Patriots defense was just worn out in the second half and that led to a second half comeback. The score was 38-34. You don't credit someone's defense in a game like that. You don't come away thinking, "Oh wow, the Colts played great run defense." No, the Patriots probably felt confident they could move the ball either way, and went heavy pass at the end. There is nothing to suggest to me the Colts could consistenly stop either the run or pass that day.Maybe the Patriots looked at the Colts defense and saw a unit ranked 20th in interceptions, and they thought it was less likely to hurt them if they got surprisingly aggressive. I dunno. You'd have to ask Bill.

 

[djcolts]

I find it ironic that many of the Colts fans don't respond to posts like BGP's above.

Why? Only pizzatyme and JohnnyU has said ANYTHING this week in terms of Colts fans on this board. I'm staying out of it - it is pointless. This game isn't going to be won by the media, or fans from internet message boards showing stats to prop up their point of view. What ever happens - happens. If the Colts win, I'll be happy. If they lose, I'm used to disappointment with sports teams, so life goes on.

 

[BGP]

So let me see if I can sum up what's being said in this thread...

The Colts, who gave up 34 points in the AFC title game, therefore have a strong defense.

The Bears, who scored 39 points in the NFC title game and 27 points the week before, therefore have a horrible offense.

 

[428143]

So let me see if I can sum up what's being said in this thread...The Colts, who gave up 34 points in the AFC title game, therefore have a strong defense.The Bears, who scored 39 points in the NFC title game and 27 points the week before, therefore have a horrible offense.

People look at all the titles Manning, Harrison, and Wayne have won, and they are blinded by the light provided by ESPN. Rex Grossman basically calling out every reporter who has printed and typed bull#### was excellent. Can't wait for the game.

 

[djcolts]

So let me see if I can sum up what's being said in this thread...The Colts, who gave up 34 points in the AFC title game, therefore have a strong defense.The Bears, who scored 39 points in the NFC title game and 27 points the week before, therefore have a horrible offense.

I don't know what you're reading. There are MANY more Bears backers than Colts backers in this thread. I guess pizzatyme has had that much of an effect on you.

 

[pantagrapher]

I woke up this morning with a touch of Super Bowl fever.

 

[jurb26]

So let me see if I can sum up what's being said in this thread...The Colts, who gave up 34 points in the AFC title game, therefore have a strong defense.The Bears, who scored 39 points in the NFC title game and 27 points the week before, therefore have a horrible offense.

I don't know what you're reading. There are MANY more Bears backers than Colts backers in this thread. I guess pizzatyme has had that much of an effect on you.

The problem is, there is life outside this board. I really just do not understand why none of these people are talking about the Chi offense in this game. Everyone seems intent on just spinning the Manning vs a great D angle. Well to me there are far more aspects to this game. SOme of which are more interesting. The impact of special teams in this game is what I am most curious about. I also look forward to seeing how Chi attacks Indy's cover 2 D fat more than how Indy attacks Chi's D. When you look at the point totals that Chi has been able to produce inthe last several games and heck, full regular season it is just mind boggeling that people are ignoring it. Chi was the 3rd ranked scoring offense in the regular season and is 1st in the playoffs thus far.

 

[DoubleG]

So let me see if I can sum up what's being said in this thread...The Colts, who gave up 34 points in the AFC title game, therefore have a strong defense.The Bears, who scored 39 points in the NFC title game and 27 points the week before, therefore have a horrible offense.

I don't know what you're reading. There are MANY more Bears backers than Colts backers in this thread. I guess pizzatyme has had that much of an effect on you.

The problem is, there is life outside this board. I really just do not understand why none of these people are talking about the Chi offense in this game. Everyone seems intent on just spinning the Manning vs a great D angle. Well to me there are far more aspects to this game. SOme of which are more interesting. The impact of special teams in this game is what I am most curious about. I also look forward to seeing how Chi attacks Indy's cover 2 D fat more than how Indy attacks Chi's D. When you look at the point totals that Chi has been able to produce inthe last several games and heck, full regular season it is just mind boggeling that people are ignoring it. Chi was the 3rd ranked scoring offense in the regular season and is 1st in the playoffs thus far.

- especially the part about life outside the board. Yes, there are but a handful of Colts fans posting to these threads - but virtually NO ONE (on TV, sports radio, etc.) is asking the question: "How are the Colts going to stop the Bears offense?" Everyone is talking about Manning and Grossman or Manning vs. the Bears defense. Very few people have mentioned Indy's weak special teams play either - which, with Devin Hester returning punts and kickoffs, could play a huge factor not only in scoring but field position.

 

[Hairy Snowman]

Just a thought ~

But does anyone think that Lovie Smith being on the coaching staff at Tennessee when Peyton was there in 1994 will give him any additional insight into gameplanning against him now?

I mean, you usually don't see that much of a key player your playing against, even if it was upteen years ago.

Im not saying, I'm just saying......

 

[djcolts]

Very few people have mentioned Indy's weak special teams play either - which, with Devin Hester returning punts and kickoffs, could play a huge factor not only in scoring but field position.

A lot of the talk in the media has been about Hester vs. the Colts bad special teams - so I don't agree with you that the media has not covered that angle.

 

[JohnnyU]

Will the Colts be in White or Blue? Is the choice of colors given to the conference champion on an alternating yearly basis?

 

[boubucarow]

Will the Colts be in White or Blue? Is the choice of colors given to the conference champion on an alternating yearly basis?

Almost certain the Bears are the home team this year so the Colts will be in white. It does rotate from year to year so the AFC will have their choice next year.

 

[JohnnyU]

Will the Colts be in White or Blue? Is the choice of colors given to the conference champion on an alternating yearly basis?

Almost certain the Bears are the home team this year so the Colts will be in white. It does rotate from year to year so the AFC will have their choice next year.

That's cool. The Colts are 1-0 wearing white and 0-1 wearing blue

 

[geoff8695]

I find it ironic that many of the Colts fans don't respond to posts like BGP's above.

Why? Only pizzatyme and JohnnyU has said ANYTHING this week in terms of Colts fans on this board. I'm staying out of it - it is pointless. This game isn't going to be won by the media, or fans from internet message boards showing stats to prop up their point of view. What ever happens - happens. If the Colts win, I'll be happy. If they lose, I'm used to disappointment with sports teams, so life goes on.

Our opinions and 'facts and statistics' to back them up won't mean squat come Sunday.

Also the Cubs fan in me can really appreciate your sentiments.

Fact is that Sunday one of us will be and the other will be and as you say life will go on...

 

[ditka85]

If the Colts don't wrap up on tackles, I gotta hunch Benson may outperform Jones. He is just so hard to bring down, sort of a Larry Johnson lite.

 

[pizzatyme]

So let me see if I can sum up what's being said in this thread...The Colts, who gave up 34 points in the AFC title game, therefore have a strong defense.The Bears, who scored 39 points in the NFC title game and 27 points the week before, therefore have a horrible offense.

I don't know what you're reading. There are MANY more Bears backers than Colts backers in this thread. I guess pizzatyme has had that much of an effect on you.

Hold on a damn second! I challenge anyone to point out where I said the Bears have a "horrible offense".I also challenge anyone to point out where I said the Colts have a "strong defense". I am not on these boards talking trash! I am merely defending the Colts where I find it necessary. Don't go throwing me under the bus!I said the Colts stopped the run. This is evident by the stats of each game.

 

[pizzatyme]

So, if a team rushes the ball 10 times and averages 6YPC but falls behind by 14 points and then goes away from the run. You are saying they had a great rushing day?

The Patriots scored 34 points! They Colts defense did absolutely jack that game. The Patriots defense was just worn out in the second half and that led to a second half comeback. The score was 38-34. You don't credit someone's defense in a game like that. You don't come away thinking, "Oh wow, the Colts played great run defense." No, the Patriots probably felt confident they could move the ball either way, and went heavy pass at the end. There is nothing to suggest to me the Colts could consistenly stop either the run or pass that day.

Maybe the Patriots looked at the Colts defense and saw a unit ranked 20th in interceptions, and they thought it was less likely to hurt them if they got surprisingly aggressive. I dunno. You'd have to ask Bill.

So, let me get your point here. The Patriots defense was tired, but the Colts defense wasn't?Probably? You're making a huge assumption here fella!

What the the Colts ranking in takeaways, period? You really think it went through BBs mind that the Colts rank #20 in INTs? Have you lost your damn mind?

 

[pizzatyme]

I find it ironic that many of the Colts fans don't respond to posts like BGP's above. Here's another simple historical fact:Of the last 6 Super Bowl Champions, only 1 has given up an average of more than 100 yards rushing on defense in the regular season - the Pats of 2002. (They gave up 116 yards/game rushing). 5 of the last 6 SB champs have been under the century mark for ypg rushing.Bears defense ypg rushing allowed: 99.4Colts defense ypg rushing allowed: 173.0 Oh, and before the same tired response comes - two things:1) Historical stats like the ones above and the ones BGP states allow for adjustments, changes, weather, and other items (like returning injured safeties).2) For those that site the Colts sudden stoutness against the run, please bear in mind the WRs of the teams they have played in the playoffs (i.e. I'll take Moose and Berrian over Gaffney and Caldwell or KCs wideouts anyday). It is much easier to put 8 in the box when you don't fear the pass anyway. Either the Colts will drop their safeties back to cover Moose, Berrian and Bradley (and TJ and Benson will rip them for 150+ combined rushing yards) or they will keep playing them up. Seattle tried that in the first half = Berrian TD bomb. BTW, those who would suggest that Rex was only good in the beginning of the year - I would agree, he was better in September and October...when it was warm...like it will be Sunday. The Bears offense you will see in SBXLI will be more like the one that averaged 31.5 points/game in the first 7 weeks of the season and 33 ppg in the playoffs.If the Colts can score 40+ points against the Beard

Here is a stat for you...Superbowl favorites of 4+ points are 22-3 in the actual game.

 

[ericttspikes]

I'd like to see the Bears come out throwing.

Also, if the Colts come out running that will bode well for the Bears. I'm not sure why the Colts didn't come out chuckin more this year. Maybe that's what D's gave them. They never seemed to go for the juggular early. That D would be scary being down 2 scores early.

Looking forward to a great game!

 

[boubucarow]

I'd like to see the Bears come out throwing.Also, if the Colts come out running that will bode well for the Bears. I'm not sure why the Colts didn't come out chuckin more this year. Maybe that's what D's gave them. They never seemed to go for the juggular early. That D would be scary being down 2 scores early.Looking forward to a great game!

I hope that Grossman can recognize what the Colts are doing on defense each play and react accordingly. The placement of Bob Sanders is the biggest key. If he is sitting in the box, plays like Berrian's go, deep ins, and Clark up the middle will be successful with protection. If he starts the game back, they can and should pound it. I think the biggest difference in the Colts run defense in the playoffs is the elimination of the big run. Similar to Mike Brown's role for the Bears before injury, Sanders is a very sure tackler and prevents long runs. The Bears will only get longer runs if the power tackle runs shield off or eliminate Sanders. I don't expect that much so Chicago needs to be happy with the 3-7 yard gains. However, the Colts ends will also probably cause a few negative carries in the game by those ends breaking the line but that can't discourage the Bears. They need to run the ball consistently to make Sanders play up and wear out the d line completely by the later stages of each half.But the ability of the Colts to cause negative plays will most likely put Grossman in obvious pass situations at least a few times even if the game plan is working for the Bears. In that case, the Colts will be sitting in the Cover 2 and Rex needs to take the shorter gains given to him. Just like the Saints, the Colts will be able to move the ball on the Bears. The Colts starting field position will be huge factor in this game. Maynard needs to be huge when he gets his chance to eliminate positive returns from Wilkins (who seems to have been forgotten in the Hester talk but get positive yards consistently). Like the Saints, the Colts will struggle to finish off drives if they must go 70+ yards every drive.I thought the Bears needed four big things to happen to pull away from the Saints. Running the ball consistently, poor opponents starting field position, not putting Grossman in a comeback situation, and making a couple big plays either with Berrian, the defense, or Hester. They got all four two weeks ago and pulled away in the second half. The Bears can also win this game by 10+ points if they accomplish all four. It won't be as easy especially if the Colts actually try and run the ball. The Saints shot themselves in the foot and the Bears took advantage. I don't think the Colts will repeat that mistake game plan wise.One last thing, the Bears don't need turnovers to win this game. They merely need to be even in the turnover battle to win this game.

 

[DPRugby]

Bears on the cover of SI this week. Let's hope the jinx isn't real.

Bear Down Chicago Bears, Bear Down!

 

[GRIDIRON ASSASSIN]

Rex won't have to worry about batted balls - the Colts have a bunch of undersized midgets on their D-Line, and the grass will negate any speed they have.

 

[DoubleG]

I find it ironic that many of the Colts fans don't respond to posts like BGP's above.

Why? Only pizzatyme and JohnnyU has said ANYTHING this week in terms of Colts fans on this board. I'm staying out of it - it is pointless. This game isn't going to be won by the media, or fans from internet message boards showing stats to prop up their point of view...

It's not??



Oh...

WAIT A MINUTE!!!

BUT THERE ARE FANS FROM 30 OTHER TEAMS THAT WISH THEY COULD'VE WASTED THE LAST 2 WEEKS ARGUING ABOUT THIS!!!



OH YEAH!!! LET'S GET IT ON!!!

 

[SeveredHorseHeads]

Join the club.

 

[pantagrapher]

Join the club.

I'm a charter member.

 

[geoff8695]

Join the club.

"You gotta unleash the dragon"

 

[RBM]

Ive been waiting 20 yrs for tomorrow, and the last week and a half feels like more torture than those 20 yrs

 

[RBM]

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 Illinois, Chicago Bears, bear down.

 

[DoubleG]

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 Illinois, Chicago Bears, bear down.

We've got it written on a big dry erase board for those at the party less well versed (no pun intended) - singing it everytime they score tommorow. Hope to be unable to speak by the end of the day.

 

[shakeybarn]

So let me see if I can sum up what's being said in this thread...The Colts, who gave up 34 points in the AFC title game, therefore have a strong defense.The Bears, who scored 39 points in the NFC title game and 27 points the week before, therefore have a horrible offense.

Technically, the Colt D gave up 27 points. One NWE TD was an INT return for a TD.Just the fax ma'am. Just the fax.

 

[shakeybarn]

So let me see if I can sum up what's being said in this thread...

The Colts, who gave up 34 points in the AFC title game, therefore have a strong defense.

The Bears, who scored 39 points in the NFC title game and 27 points the week before, therefore have a horrible offense.

I don't know what you're reading. There are MANY more Bears backers than Colts backers in this thread. I guess pizzatyme has had that much of an effect on you.

I said the Colts stopped the run. This is evident by the stats of each game.

Not sure if IND "stopped the run" vs NWE. 3.9 a carry isn't being stopped... and 1 rushing TD isn't being stopped. The Ravens ran for 4.2... thx to Coach Brian botching that game up. Ind D is back, and that was 'good run D'... but be real... that ain't "stopping" the running game.The NFL median for yards per carry is 4.1.

Besides... the last 6 games the Colts played outside the state of Indiana... they gave up 213 yards per game. KEEP THAT VERY IN MIND... versus a team with two capable RBs. This ain't the dome at home.

Those 6 road games.... the Colts avg'd 80/game. Look for the Bears D to do what they did vs the Saints.

 

[shakeybarn]

So, if a team rushes the ball 10 times and averages 6YPC but falls behind by 14 points and then goes away from the run. You are saying they had a great rushing day?

...Maybe the Patriots looked at the Colts defense and saw a unit ranked 20th in interceptions, and they thought it was less likely to hurt them if they got surprisingly aggressive. I dunno. You'd have to ask Bill.

BGP even if IND wins... I commend your system... it's been very on top. You called the Chi win over the Saints , as your system considered that a no-brainer.

 

[shakeybarn]

While I'm at it...... please.......please....PLEASE...PPPPPPPPPLEASE do not let officiating (or lack thereof) be such an integral part of tomorrow's game. Last year was a near disaster... thankfully, they helped steer the game out of hand, so a 4th quarter call wasn't the make or break (just a bunch of junk the first 3 quarters).

 

[GRIDIRON ASSASSIN]

Tomorrow, local rock station WLUP 97.9FM will play the Bears fight song from kick off until the final whistle.

In other words, they know nobody will be listening to the radio.... so why pay anybody to do anything.

 

[bullitt]

Finally got off my butt and got an HD tuner, Watching the Game on 57 inches of high def is gonna rock.

Go Bears !!!!

Bears 427

Colts -3

 

[JNox3]

Win or Lose I'm proud of the Bears and thankful at how great this season has been. I sure never thought they'd make it this far. I hope they kick Indy butt today.

 

[GRIDIRON ASSASSIN]

I was wide awake in bed at 6AM this morning...

It's Christmas Day for Bears fans!!!!

And I guess Colts fans too....

Let's get this game started baby!!!!

 

[bullitt]

NFL Network for today:

9 a.m. cst -- Championship Chase: Chicago Bears

10 a.m. -- NFL Total Access at the Super Bowl

1:30 p.m. cst -- Championship Chase: Chicago Bears

2 p.m. cst -- NFL Replay

NFL Replay - 2006 NFC Championship

 

[Wheelhouse]

Question: Scoreboard says...

Indianapolis

Chicago

6:25 ET Sun

So does that mean Chicago is the home team, thus they will have choice of uniform, thus means they will play in their dark unis and force IND to play in their less intimidating whites?

Hmmmmmmm, interesting.

Now I'm thinking the Bears may win this thing. I really think the team that picks their uniform color historically plays better. I have no data to back this up, just MHO, my :

 

[GRIDIRON ASSASSIN]

Just set up Madden '07 to simulate the game.

Bad news Colts fans: Bears 21, Colts 10 in a soggy rainy stadium down in Miami.

And look at today's weather forecast:

http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/busi...316?from=search

A soggy field and a wet football are gonna be the Colts undoing, as they rely on a fast undersized defense and the passing game. Both will take a hit because of the weather.

BEARS!!!!

Another interesting thing to keep an eye on is the fact that the footballs are BRAND NEW - unlike the other games this year. They say that had a lot to do with the QBs struggles in last year's game. And I'm sure Goober Manning's sprained right thumb won't make it any easier. This all according to John 'The Professor' Clayton.

BEARS!!!!!

 

[JohnnyU]

And look at today's weather forecast:

http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/busi...316?from=search

Tonight: Cloudy with occasional rain showers. Low 63F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.I'm sure the field will be covered all day, and 40% doesn't sound bad to me. What worries me more than anything is if the wind reaches 20 mph consistently.

Also, from the forecast you posted it looks like the chance of rain will be down to 30% by 9:00 p.m., so it looks like the chances diminishes somewhat.

9pm Few Showers 67°F 67°F 30% 62°F 84% From NNE 12 mph

 

[RBM]

 

[GRIDIRON ASSASSIN]

YA BABY!!!

 

[ConstruxBoy]

Prediction Time:

Bears 24

Colts 23