Here's some hope for Bears fans: Back in may, the Colorado Rockies were being left for dead in a divisional race that seemed to be between the Dodgers and the D-Backs.  In fact, with fifteen games left in the season, the Rockies were on life support, in third place in their division and with little if any chance of making the wild card.

But then the Rockies started winning and winning and winning.  And when they got to the NLDS, they swept the Phillies.  And when they got to the NLCS, they swept the D-Backs.  And now, they await the Indians or the Red Sox in what should be an interesting World Series.

Everyone loves an underdog.  Everyone loves the team that comes out of nowhere and defies the experts.  The Rockies are such a team.  In May, rumors were flying that their manager, Clint Hurdle had one foot out of the dugout and the other in the grave.   They didn't have the pitching and they had a bunch of no-name players or players cast off by other organizations.  Yet, the Rockies have found a way to win.  And win.  And win.

The moral of the story?  it ain't over until the fat lady sings.  And even the Bears, with ten games left to play, three games behind the division leading Fudge Packers can prevail if they can get their act together.  Get their attitude back on defense, tackle a few people and take better care of the football.  Maybe if the Bears can do that, they too can shock the world at playoff time.

Lighting Round

• Just a thought, but if I'm Bill Callahan, I'm on my way to Jiffy Print first thing this morning.
• I can't believe Roger Godell is serious about taking the Super Bowl out of the country to London of all places.  Why not just give the terrorists free tickets and have a "sniper Sunday" promotion?
• Kentucky has already been fined once this season by the SEC for failing to provide security.  Now they get dinged $50,000 for the outburst after the LSU game.  Sounds like they need a new head of security.
• Hey, look!  It's Jake Westbrook!
• While his divisional rivals play on, A-Rod huddles in California with the forces of darkness.
• Bill Stoneman has stepped downafter leading the Angles to the playoffs five times and the world series once.  Kenny Williams, you paying attention?
• According to reports, Mike Keenan has mellowed out.  Right.  Can we revisit this in April?
• Here's a tailgate party at Lambeau Field where I guarantee you won't find any pulled pork Bar-B-Que.