Shot In The Dark: Undisputed

October 31, 2005

Undisputed

The lowly Bears are in undisputed possession of first place in the NFC North after tipping the Lions 19-13 in overtime yesterday.

While I follow the NFL only in the breach, in fact "the breach" happens when the Bears are in contention. They aren't, of course, not really, so I'm not really following 'em yet.

If this turns into a Cinderella worst-to-first run, I'll maybe even watch a game or two. However, it won't - partly because Da Bearss aren't that good, and partly because if I do, it's likely to jinx the team's efforts. Because it is all about me, of course.

Yes, I am a fair weather fan. Damn proud of it! Why waste time on losers? I didn't buy any Enron stock, I never owned a pet rock, I don't have a Betamax rotting away in my attic, and I never wasted a minute of my life actively rooting on a loser! While I've been a nominal Bears fan since I was probably six or so, I can honestly say I haven't watched a single full game of theirs since their post-Ditka meltdown.

Anyway - Go Bears! And make it quick!

Posted by Mitch at October 31, 2005 07:44 AM | TrackBack

Comments

He wanted to overturn the federal prohibition of automatic weapons! Woo-hoo!

Posted by: Terry at October 31, 2005 10:06 AM

Well, Mitch, you could say (as could anyone), that you've been a nominal fan of every team, that way, you get to root for anyone at any time.. it's nice and convenient, but not very loyal.

I spent the first 10 years of my life growing up outside Chicago, I rooted for the Bears during the days of Butkus, Bobby Douglass, the last days of Alan Page, and Walter Payton...

They are better than the other crap in the division, because they have a quality defense, reasonably good O-line and a passable back, but without a QB, no one wins the Super Bowl. He doesn't have to be great, but he can't be Kyle Orton.

I think the Bears will win the Division (I hope they do anyway). I think they'll win by a couple games and be above .500, after all, they get to play the Pack and the Vikes twice, so that's 4 wins , along with two wins so far over the kittys, and upcoming games against the aints and the 9rs, is 8, meaning they only have to win 1 game to be over .500 at the end of the year.. I think that's do-able.

Go Bears.
PB

Posted by: pb at November 3, 2005 12:41 AM