Bears Can't Tank in Last two Games
Random thoughts while wondering what ever happened to Tom Hicks:
On the Tank Johnson situation, would we be having this conversation if he were a special teams guy and third string defensive player? It's not like he wasn't warned. In the end, Tank Johnson was saved by Tommie Harris' hamstring. Here's hoping that Johnson sees the light and reforms.
Speaking of the Bears, they have two games left and even though they have home field for the playoffs, this is not a time to dog it. Beating divisional opponents Detroit and Green Bay are important, especially to re-establish domininence in the division like they had in the 80's. And, it's not like they've been razor sharp the last few weeks either. The defense has been downright porous, allowing a woeful Tampa Bay team to put up 31 points on them after amassing a 21-3 lead. Lovie needs to work the kinks out now before somebody good shows up at Soldier Field.
There are some in these parts that drink Green & Gold kool-aid that actually believe, even though the patient is in a coma and not expected to live, that the Packers might make the playoffs. If this were the NFL or NBA, it would probably be true because the Packers currently hold down the eighth spot in the NFC. But seeing as how they only take six teams in the NFL and doubting very seriously that the Falcons and Giants can lose BOTH of their remaining games, it is highly unlikely that Brett and the boys will be going anywhere other than a golf course come January.
It should be noted that the McCarthy era is off to a good start. The Pack has already improved from 4-12 last year to a possibility of being .500 this year. With Ted Thompson's continued prowess in the draft, this team may contend next year. That is if Brett Farve comes back next year. I think he will given he is enjoying himself and given the fact this team could turn the corner next year. Of course, no one knows what Favre's plans are except his tractor.
How can the Bulls stop the Lakers cold then lose to the woeful Knicks?
Don't look now, but here come the Hawks.
Here's a story that takes identity theft to a whole new level. A women in Maryland steals the identity of an attorney for the sole purpose of having sex with an inmate. Gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "Jail house Rock."
Reason #17 of 2,345 why indoor shopping complexes are annoying. God invented them so women had something to do while we watched football.
This poor guy has a bullet lodged in his head. The Police consider it evidence and want it removed. Maybe George Orwell had a point. Anyway, it does explain the guy's frequent headaches.
In Jakarta, a hotel now features a $100 hamburger. Boy, that Miller High Life delivery guy would burn that place to the ground.
Annual kudos go out to whoever is responsible for inventing "the gift bag." It's every guy's best friend.
The thing I really hate about this time of year is that if I need to go for the store for anything, especially Menards or Home Depot or Target, the lines and the parking lot are wall to wall. Even when I get there early. After 9am, forget it.
If it's all about the spirit of the holidays, why give presents at all? I doubt that Jesus received a cordless drill or an X-Box.
Finally, some perspective on 2006. A year ago, we had just closed on the beautiful house we built in Wakesha and were working hard everyday to bring to market a superior product that would compete in this market. Those dreams were shattered in August by the myopic and miscast and those whose stilted personal agendas far outweighed the good of the unit. If operating in an environment where personal integrity and honor is an option, not a mandate, then I prefer the beach.
Building anything (a house, growing a lawn, launching a radio station) takes time and in a place where everything is monopolized, the opportunity to grow quickly is marginal at best. I've always understood that. And, I've always felt that providing a load of crap mistaken for something of value is still a load of crap.
Here's hoping for a lot less crap in 2007.
On the Tank Johnson situation, would we be having this conversation if he were a special teams guy and third string defensive player? It's not like he wasn't warned. In the end, Tank Johnson was saved by Tommie Harris' hamstring. Here's hoping that Johnson sees the light and reforms.
Speaking of the Bears, they have two games left and even though they have home field for the playoffs, this is not a time to dog it. Beating divisional opponents Detroit and Green Bay are important, especially to re-establish domininence in the division like they had in the 80's. And, it's not like they've been razor sharp the last few weeks either. The defense has been downright porous, allowing a woeful Tampa Bay team to put up 31 points on them after amassing a 21-3 lead. Lovie needs to work the kinks out now before somebody good shows up at Soldier Field.
There are some in these parts that drink Green & Gold kool-aid that actually believe, even though the patient is in a coma and not expected to live, that the Packers might make the playoffs. If this were the NFL or NBA, it would probably be true because the Packers currently hold down the eighth spot in the NFC. But seeing as how they only take six teams in the NFL and doubting very seriously that the Falcons and Giants can lose BOTH of their remaining games, it is highly unlikely that Brett and the boys will be going anywhere other than a golf course come January.
It should be noted that the McCarthy era is off to a good start. The Pack has already improved from 4-12 last year to a possibility of being .500 this year. With Ted Thompson's continued prowess in the draft, this team may contend next year. That is if Brett Farve comes back next year. I think he will given he is enjoying himself and given the fact this team could turn the corner next year. Of course, no one knows what Favre's plans are except his tractor.
How can the Bulls stop the Lakers cold then lose to the woeful Knicks?
Don't look now, but here come the Hawks.
Here's a story that takes identity theft to a whole new level. A women in Maryland steals the identity of an attorney for the sole purpose of having sex with an inmate. Gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "Jail house Rock."
Reason #17 of 2,345 why indoor shopping complexes are annoying. God invented them so women had something to do while we watched football.
This poor guy has a bullet lodged in his head. The Police consider it evidence and want it removed. Maybe George Orwell had a point. Anyway, it does explain the guy's frequent headaches.
In Jakarta, a hotel now features a $100 hamburger. Boy, that Miller High Life delivery guy would burn that place to the ground.
Annual kudos go out to whoever is responsible for inventing "the gift bag." It's every guy's best friend.
The thing I really hate about this time of year is that if I need to go for the store for anything, especially Menards or Home Depot or Target, the lines and the parking lot are wall to wall. Even when I get there early. After 9am, forget it.
If it's all about the spirit of the holidays, why give presents at all? I doubt that Jesus received a cordless drill or an X-Box.
Finally, some perspective on 2006. A year ago, we had just closed on the beautiful house we built in Wakesha and were working hard everyday to bring to market a superior product that would compete in this market. Those dreams were shattered in August by the myopic and miscast and those whose stilted personal agendas far outweighed the good of the unit. If operating in an environment where personal integrity and honor is an option, not a mandate, then I prefer the beach.
Building anything (a house, growing a lawn, launching a radio station) takes time and in a place where everything is monopolized, the opportunity to grow quickly is marginal at best. I've always understood that. And, I've always felt that providing a load of crap mistaken for something of value is still a load of crap.
Here's hoping for a lot less crap in 2007.
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