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LEFT TICKETS AT HOME !!!!

bolson — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:54:51 GMT

got into town today and we left our tickets back in iowa.....will they accept printed tickets with bar codes ?? Also...called every number there is and can't get anyone from ticket office, security etc.....

2009 CBMB Pick'em: WEEK 11

injected101 — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:38:18 GMT

READ HERE FOR UPDATES!

Don't forget to make a pick for the Miami/Carolina game tonight!

Week 10 results will be up tonight. Make your picks for week 11!

Remember if you missed time, you're free to jump back in. And if you haven't been playing, you're free to start. Read below for the rules.

I'll be updating THIS POST as the season goes along, so you don't have to sift through the thread. We'll leave the thread portion for picks/feedback.

MAKE YOUR PICKS! WEEK 11:

Post your picks in this thread. If you want to change a pick from your originals, make a new post and/or PM me. I will NOT count an "edited post" as a changed pick because I can't keep track of this many people!

Dolphins @ Panthers
Colts @ Ravens
Redskins @ Cowboys
Browns @ Lions
Niners @ Packers
Bills @ Jaguars
Steelers @ Chiefs
Seahawks @ Vikings
Falcons @ Giants
Saints @ Bucs
Cardinals @ Rams
Chargers @ Broncos
Jets @ Patriots
Bengals @ Raiders
Eagles @ Bears
Titans @ Texans

See/track your present and past picks at the following link:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AllShF2eU5M-dEY3NUpmRU5USERqVG1PZDFSV2c4NkE&hl=en

If you can't see the link and don't have a gmail account, PM me your e-mail and I'll send you a link.

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I think everyone gets the gist by now. If you're new, you're welcome to play. Scroll down to the bottom of this post for the "rules." PM me if you have Qs.

In week 9, home teams won 8 out of 13 games.... this will be your score for week 9 if you didn't get your picks in.

Week 10 results will go up tonight.

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Current 1st PLACE SEASON leader with 91/129 games chosen correctly:

Punisher

Current 2nd PLACE SEASON holder with 90/129 games chosen correctly:

rprevidi

Current 3rd PLACE SEASON holders with 88/129 games chosen correctly:

injected101
nobodylikespatriots

Week 9 winner with 11/13 games chosen correctly:

BearsMod18

Week 8 winners with 10/13 games chosen correctly:

rprevidi
HesterReturns
MetalAllTheTime
joliet jake
Punisher
Jaydizzle
bluesbrothers
BearsGilroy

Week 7 winners with 11/13 games chosen correctly:

injected101
UltimateBearsFan
funsize1984

Week 6 winner with 11/14 games chosen correctly:

Uncle Zeek

Week 5 winners with 10/14 games chosen correctly:

BearNekkid
ChicagoBornCalifLiving
BearFanInWisconsin
bearfoot

Week 4 winner with 13/14 games chosen correctly:

sherman3

Week 3 winners with 14/16 games chosen correctly:

JStuckel21
rprevidi
Punisher

Week 2 winners with 12/16 games chosen correctly:

#23
pmilo

Week 1 winners with 14/16 games chosen correctly:

xerohour
JEB23
nobodylikespatriots
da_bears_fan

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INTRO/RULES:

The game is simple. Every week, you pick the winners of the upcoming week's games. After the games are played, everyone gets a score for the week and a cumulative score for the whole season (I will try my best to keep these "scores" live in the spreadsheet above so everyone can see, and I'll also put the leaders down in this post as the season wears on... then we will pick the next week's games).

Each game you get right gets you 1 point. As you can see in the spreadsheet above, I give you a point for your picks and then do a sum at the bottom. Everyone starts each week with 16 points, and then I go through and erase the rows that contain the "losers" of the week, automatically deducting from the 16 points with however many you guessed wrong. It's not the prettiest spreadsheet but it makes my life easier.

Once you play one week, you're in all the way (as in, for the entire season). If you forget to pick the games a certain week, your picks will be the home team for every game. If you want to play after the season has started, you'll get the home teams for all previous games played, and a scored based on that.

In the event of a tie, everyone will get a point for that game. You can change your picks for any game until kickoff for that game. Doesn't matter if a team wins by 1 point or by 40 points, in regulation or in overtime, fluky bizzare win or a complete mauling of a win. Only thing that matters is who gets the W.

What is your view on Porn?

whynot08 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:47:24 GMT

So I just watched this documentary on some of the current trends in porn and it was pretty disturbing chit. Fundamentally speaking I think porn objectifies women and therefore contributes to forming impersonal behavior towards them by men, so to me it doesn't seem healthy.

I'm curious what others views are though and why?

Wolfe to IR; Bell up from Practice Squad

sporrer17 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:37:30 GMT

Per our boy Larry on Twitter: "LM: Bears have promoted rookie RB Kahlil Bell from the practice squad to the active roster. He replaces Garrett Wolfe, who was put on IR."

Biggs: "Bears sign khalil bell from the practice squad to the 53-man roster"

Drew Brees Mother Committs Suicide

CTrubb — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:53:31 GMT

What kind of reported would report this when apparently she died back in August... They are just now determining it a suicide and they gotta bring this up... Brees claims to have no relationship with her but regardless thats pretty brutal to dig this up and post it on a FANTASY FOOTBALL website... just tasteless

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-brees-mother&prov=ap&type=lgns

Brandon Marshall

nmenumber01 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:17:39 GMT

Just watched this interview and it "appears" that Marshall is being interviewed from his home. Noticed the art behind him and it is a drawing of he and Cutler together. Makes me think, this guy still misses his QB and the fact that he chose this spot to be interviewed at he clearly wanted the world to see that picture behind him. HE HAS STILL TO SIGN AN EXTENTION!! wee need a new cba agreement so that this guy becomes a FA and we can snatch him up and reunite him w/his QB, that would be a good ending to a superbowl story

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-thanksgiving/09000d5d814567c5/Brandon-Marshall-interview

OT- Changes like to see in new CBA in 2011- what are your thoughts?

dbears54 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:41:29 GMT

On a Slow saturday, been thinking about this for awhile, 2010 will be uncapped and no deal until 2011 at the earliest. What changes would posters like to see in the CBA to HELP THE GAME, and right some of the obvious problems we have now.. Just curious what are posters "hot button" topics and what changes should be made? Can be a good topic for alot of debate and discussion.

my thoughts:

1. Rookie salary cap- A MUST..do like the NBA, where the rookies get a nice few million SB, and free agency in 3 years, this way teams if a player is bust, don't have the Huge liability to start, and teamates don't have the resentment that seems to happen and most important -no more holdouts!, as you know the salary scale coming in.. with all the $$$ saved esp at top, you can redeistrubute this money to vet's that have provn themselves, makes alot more sense

2. Mandatory drug testing- AND YOU CAN"T APPEAL outside of football, set up an independant panel to hear cases, but all players agree the cba is binding and will not pull a "willams"..

3. revenue Sharing- once again like the 2006 CBA- have the players and owners set a sliding scale on revenue( 51%-53%?) that rewards the players that grow the sport, but doesn't penalize owners if the sport reveue go flat

1% rule- BOTH the players agree to take 1% of all players salary AND the owners agree to same 2% rle on gross revenue, to be donated to a fund for retired players and injured players

By doing this will fully fund a retirement for all NFL players and for the older players allow them to get a real pension they can live on, and allow them to get the medical help many are not getting now. the owners and players today, should be disgraced at the blood, sweat and injuries the league has been built on.. time FOR ONCE AND ALL TO FIX IT COMPLETELY! and never speak about a NFL player that is having trouble with paying for his medical 10 years after retires.

4. extend season to 18 games, and only 2 preseaon games i'm sick of paying full price for a bad meaningless product, if teams want to add a full scrimmage like used to do with other teams during camp, PERFECT!, but stop the insanity of full price for 1/5 talent out there.

5. Make ref's FULL TIME EMPLOYEES- and all ref crews get year round education and seminars to hone skills and make them alot better than we see now

what are other posters thoughts and what you would like to see? thanks

Adrian Peterson or Chris Johnson?

CTrubb — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:49:26 GMT

Seeing alot of this going around... Who do you guys think is a better back?

Take into consideration Peterson has one of the best lines in football where Johnson has been behind a washed up collins and now Vince Young... Id have to give it to Johnson.

Cutler on pace for 4000 yards

46Blitz — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:33:15 GMT

They really need to build some talent around him, they like his fantasy value but until we get more around him its going to be tough sledding. He'll probably break every Bear passing record this season regardless, the Sid Luckman numbers will all be broken.

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/3032113/ns/sports

Angelo figures all Bears must do is ... play better

dbears54 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:08:45 GMT

AM NOT ALARMED'

An oversimplification? Angelo figures all Bears must do is ... play better

Comments

November 20, 2009

BY MIKE MULLIGAN mmulligan@suntimes.com

Bears general manager Jerry Angelo, the man with the plan, feels your pain. He admires your fanaticism. He shares your obsession.

''We are a passionate city,'' Angelo said of an increasingly restless Bears fan base. ''We have high expectations. We expect to win. I love it. I appreciate it.''

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/mulligan/1894862,CST-SPT-mully20.article

Excellent commentary in Sun Times - hits issues on the head

SF Bear Fan — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:21:22 GMT

I realize many posters here have remarked on these issues, but Potash does a nice job laying out the major issues facing the organization. A good read (if painfully true and frustrating).

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/1890942,bears-grossman-19.article

where can i tailgate without a pass

bennybear — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:07:40 GMT

I am reading that 31st street is closed to cash? I tried calling standard parking and got a voicemail? Where else can you tailgate?

UFC PPV Ortiz - Griffin, the 2nd time around.

Spartan — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:45:01 GMT

A healthier Tito Ortiz looks to return to the top of the UFC after overcoming a debilitating back injury and a tumultuous relationship with UFC boss, Dana White.

Forrest Griffin looks to return to winning form after a humiliating and crushing defeat suffered at the hands of Anderson Silva. Who will rise? Who will fall?

SAT BEAR NEWS AND TWEETS- Cutler,Bell,wolfe,clark,payne,davis,willams

dbears54 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:56:40 GMT

game preview:

http://www.chicagobears.com/multimedia/multimediapopup.asp?mm_file_id=1740&play_clip=Y&rn=13

Bears deny rift with NBC vid

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/news/story?id=4671047

Bears #10 passing team in NFL (by yards)

bubbashucker — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:21:17 GMT

I was just doing my normal research for the game coming up and I did not realize how high rated our passing O is.

We are 10th in the league. Better than GB. Better than Minny. Only a few yards behind Phily and Pitt.

While tht was a bit encouraging. I found it alarming that we were 5th in attempts. so much for getting off the bus running.

the NFL.com site has done a great job with their stat package.

http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?offensiveStatisticCategory=TEAM_PASSING&archive=false&seasonType=REG&defensiveStatisticCategory=null&d-447263-o=2&conference=null&d-447263-s=PASSING_NET_YARDS_GAME_AVG&d-447263-n=1&season=2009&qualified=true&Submit=Go&tabSeq=2&role=TM&d-447263-p=1

Any Chance Shanahan Would Come In as OC?

OtommyO — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:15:13 GMT

I know this is probably a wild pipe dream, but if it happened, it could solve a lot of problems.

Maybe, just maybe, Shanahan doesn't want the responsibility of HC. As an OC, he could focus solely on his strengths (offense) while having no responsibility for his weakness (defense).

We all know Shanahan is an offensive genius. The knock on him has always been his D. It seems to me like the perfect solution would be to install him as OC and let someone else worry about the D.

This may just be a wild fantasy, but its a good one...

"....for the first time ever, federal aid surpassed the sales tax as the largest source of revenue for the states...."

staleyrulz — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:56:19 GMT

Obama’s Fake Federalism

"......Our federal system shouldn’t be a red team/blue team issue, respected or flouted depending on who’s up and who’s down. Conservatives are learning to rue their abandonment of federalist principles during the last administration; liberals may come to regret their rush toward centralization during the next."

A $124 Billion Investment in Electric Cars

jester — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:01:59 GMT

First I want to say I am definately in favor of electric engines. Electric engines have many benefits over combustion engines. They can run at max torque at all times, have fewer moving parts, require less maintenance and are more efficient. However, is this Green movement getting ahead of itself? It's VERY inefficient converting fossil fuels to electric, and currently that is the primary means of power from our infrstructure. 124B is a LOT of money. IMO, we should be spending that money to convert our infrastructure first. If there is a push for electric powered vehicles before our infrastructure changes this will actually be WORSE for the environment.

http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/michigan/news.newsmain/article/2/0/1578494/U.S./A.$124.Billion.Investnment.in.Electric.Cars.

KEN THOMAS, Associated Press Writer (2009-11-16)

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WASHINGTON, DC (Associated Press) - A group of automakers, utilities and battery makers is urging the federal government to make a major investment in electric transportation.

A group led by Nissan Motor Co., Fedex Corp., and others are outlining a $124 billion plan over eight years that could make electricity the major power source for cars.

Bears 3/4 Defense

hawkhugh1 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:08:24 GMT

Bears in a 3/4 Defense next season. Provided that no FA's are signed.

   LDE - Tommie Harris     NT - Marcus Harrison        RDE - Jarron Gilbert

OLB - Gaines Adams      ILB - Brian Urlacher    ILB - Lance Briggs      OLB - Alex Brown

CB - Charles Tillman        FS - Kevin Payne      SS - Al Afalava           CB - Zack Bowman

With no FA signings, it appears that the talent they have would support this better then a 4/3.

L.A. Vikes? no new stadium on horizen..

dbears54 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:09:47 GMT

Black and Blue all over: Stadium hiccup

November, 18, 2009

Nov 18

7:34AMBy Kevin Seifert

An interesting twist worked its way through Minnesota’s efforts to secure a new stadium Tuesday. It’s a pretty complicated bureaucratic issue, but Jay Weiner of MinnPost explains the bottom line here. Essentially, the commission that owns and operates the Metrodome has asked the Vikings to drop their primary leverage -- the 2011 expiration of their lease -- in exchange for financial breaks at the stadium.

That would come in the form of extending their lease at the Metrodome while seeking local options for new construction. If they do not extend, the commission proposes to reinstate rent charges that were dropped earlier this decade.

Vikings officials were livid with the request and called the offer a “non-starter.” A team spokesman said owner Zygi Wilf was “outraged” that the commission is seeking to extend its time in the Metrodome rather than working toward financing and building a new facility.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth

anywhere else to tailgate (cash) this Sunday??

MongoMongo — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:40:45 GMT

STH shut out of parking lottery. 31st street no cash parking this Sunday. anywhere else to tailgate???

An Early: HAPPY TURKEY DAY!!!!

jester — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:05:43 GMT

Celebrating with images of the largest Turkey farm in the world!

Tarkenton on Cutler

A.D. — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:35:21 GMT

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11/14/tarkenton-takes-on-another-nfc-north-quarterback/

some excerpts-

"Jay Cutler had every opportunity to make plays for his team last night and every opportunity he didn't. That's how I judge a quarterback: Either you make plays or you don't. I don't even want to talk about mechanics."

"If Jay Cutler is not comfortable with the offense or the way they are calling the plays, he ought to go in there and tell that coach [expletive]," Tarkenton said. "Dan Fouts came into the league and for the first couple of years he was struggling. He said, 'What do you do?' I said, 'Dan, if you're not willing to go tell your head coach or your coordinator to kiss off, then you can't play quarterback in this league.'"

Could you imagine him telling Ron Turner that this offensive scheme is for the birds? That would be the greatest day besides a Super Bowl win

BEARS 24, Eagles 20, game preview and WHO YA GOT?

dbears54 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:26:15 GMT

Well this week, becomes the first of what will be a weekly "must win' game, if the bears are going to cling to any playoff hopes. The Bears are staggering having lost 4 of the last 5 games, but the "D' showed signs of life last week, and need both the offenese and defense to show together this week.the eagles also come into the game having lost 2 in row and 3 of last 5, including the raiders.The big blow to the eagles is losing westbrook to a concussion and the team has trouble without him.The bears have won the last 2 games against eagles in 2008 and 2007 and own a 27-9-1 overall advantage in the series. For the bears to have a chance Jay Cutler needs to step up ina big way and the "D" needs a game like last thursday.

Did you know?

matt forte had the most receiving yards,120, from a running back since 1961?

bears on O

It goes without saying this week, Culter needs to play like the Franchise Qb we know he can be, and not throw interceptions. the eagles secondary is pretty banged up and will have plays available, so do expect him to rebound. hope ron turner has learned his lesson last thursday and continues to use Forte on screens and in flat to slow down the blitzing and keep culter upright, esp against philly this can be deadly effective and lead to many drives. look to see D.A. get more time for know this week and see how he does with more rep's

bears on "D'

Without westbrook, the running game will fall on lesean mcoy's shoulders, which shouldn't worry anyone. Reid it seems doesn't even use the running game when westbrook is around, so would not be suprised to see a 50+ pass night from mcnabb sunday. its really important to get a pass rush on mcnabb and force him to throw early, Desean jackson has continued his good play from his rookie year and what frightens the most is elads league in 40+ plays, which unfort has beena problem for the bears. Zack bowman is riding a 2 game INT streak and will be matched up with him and he needs to make sure doesn't allow jackson behind him. Expect like most week, the eagles to pile the yards up, but die in red zone, esp without a running game, its been their downfall the last 2 years against bears

special teams

We have a big adavatange in ST and look to see manning back in kickoffs and hester on punts this week, don't know why,but think hester will have a big ST night sunday, esp after the baby distraction stuff last week

bears 24- eagles 21

culter- 28-38 275 2 td's 0 int

forte 20 carries 120 total yards 1 td

hester 6 catches 89 yards 1 td

WHO YA GOT? AND WHY

Kahlil Bell instead of Ta'ufo'ou... seriously?

peefyloo — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:42:09 GMT

They want to use this guy as a back up running back as well as special teams. Bell has admitted that he has VERY little special team experience. Since our blocking absolutely sucks, why not put a bad*ss blocking FB in that is also a total beast on special teams? I'm sure Lovie is just fine with it "well we like this guy, this is why we brought him in, blah blah"

Someone slap some sense into these people.