I don't mind a little diversity of thought, as long as it doesn't devolve. Reddit I swear is about 49% Mitch haters, 49% Mitch "Dimmns" and 2% knowledgeable football folks. That shit gets old quick. I meant 3rdnlong, but good call on 3rdgen getting the ban hammer. Fallen brothers. I remember the Oline crusade, but I had completely forgotten the Cutler mancrush. Ginny I don't think we can count out, it hasn't been that long. Footballplayer never made the jump, I remember his love of Kevin Payne though. Homegrown/DaBears#s made it here, but it's been ages. NoLovie never made the jump, that dudes hatred of Lovie was the greatest, I remember threads decrying how terrible he was as a coach circa 2008. Menchifus showed up here for a bit, but then got his ass handed to him on some argument and I know I've seen him over on CCS. I get those who jump because of a lack of threads here. I do not get those who jump because they get their ass handed to them in an argument. One thing I can say bigrob - you're still here after taking a few whuppings, heh! Life gets in the way sometimes. We should have a thread for fallen brothers and see if any of them jump in with a 'hey, still alive'. Shit, maybe we won't get a season. This virus is a bitch if we can't knock it out under such harsh lockdown conditions.
Rumor mill will have fun with this one... Tyler Bray put on 53 man and bears will have 3 qbs tomorrow.
Back in the early days like 07, 08 he definitely did. His avatar was Mike Singletary during that time. I wonder if there's a way for Baby or Tim to send out emails to all the guys who used to come around and don't anymore? Guys like Homegrown or Mainwolf or Aggie. That's a headscratcher...
I’ll go through the member list in the morning and send out individual emails to every Bears member that has signed up going back to 2012.
Predicted 3 fucking points? The Bears aren't the fucking Jets. Regarding discussion of lack of activity I can throw in my two cents. For me, I've never been too much of a poster outside of the game day threads and the couple years I did the over/under. My football IQ isn't as high as, well pretty much any regular poster, so I don't really have much to add that wasn't already said. For me, I don't see the point in having a post of nothing but "I agree with xxxx and yyyyy". I've only logged in a few times since the end of last year. It's been a mix of everything for me. The missed FG in the playoffs officially closed the book on me being an optimist on this team. I did the over under that year and I don't think I ever went back and finished it up for that game or the season. What I used to love about this group is everyone is realist on the side of the Bears fucking it up. I used to use this forum as a way to gain insight and to keep me balanced from thinking the Bears are going to win it all. I've got to the point where I'd rather just show up on game day and watch and enjoy the game. If I get on here I think too much and realize they are most likely doomed and it's just not as enjoyable watching. I'd rather just be a casual fan and enjoy it vs get into the X and Os and get frustrated. Mix in with my oldest is too old for a nap and I have another one that just turned 1 so it's hard enough to just watch the games, especially being out of market(ATL - btw his past week was fun with friends and sports radio). And this year is different with COVID I just haven't really cared as much. But, this fucking team is pulling me back in. So who the fuck knows. I might go back to my old ways of a few random posts or I might not post again for 4 weeks. We'll see.
Don't sell yourself short, I don't know fuck about fuck compared to most if not every one of these guys and perhaps even babyfan but I've found unless that you go full meatball they will tolerate your behavior. You've had some interesting posts. We are family here and yes as dysfunctional as that may seem we are still family. You have your crazy old uncle BWW who's stuck in his ways, You have babyfan the hippie chick who is knee-deep in peace love, and Coronas. Need I go on? You hit the nail on the head with the insight on this board they make it black and white. I've learned more than I've forgotten at least I think I have. Crazy you being down in Atlanta I'm wondering how the Falcons fans are handling it this week, and more importantly, did you give your friends any shit?
Man, Mainwolf! Can't believe i forgot him, there's another top bloke. You know, you don't realise how many guys have fallen away in recent years. In a way i find this thread a little depressing. Hope we can get a few back somehow someway. Thank you Tim, that would be awesome.
Great read crazy, good to see you. What ive always loved about this board is while there's plenty of very knowledgeable people around here its never been a competition to show off or be the best. We're actually very lucky to be able to get the level of insights and breakdowns that we do around here, there really is nowhere else like it. Whether that be analysis during the week, which admittedly isnt what it once was, or during games themselves. There's so much going on on a play by play basis, i love it when someone will notice something important that ive missed. The FG game was indeed a terrible loss and i totally get you on it being a close the book moment. My moment for that wasnt really a specific play but kinda the end of the 2010/into2011 season. 2010 was such a bad end to the season. The way we did it to ourselves re the Peckers in week17 & NFCCG, which then led to those pricks winning the whole thing. That was when i really started moving closer to the NoLovie's of the boards. Couldn't find an OC worth a shit, D starting to age and i just lost faith in him being able to get the team over the hump. The good news re kids is they may soon give you a reason to tune in again one day! Yes i hope you got some good talk in after that crazy. You've been in Atlanta ages havent you? Prob long enough to recall the 2008 game down there is my guess. That btw is still one of the worst losses ive had as a Bears fan. Orton leading the improbable game winning drive then the idiot squib kick and the Defense mailing it in. I came out from my office and my GF at the time saying holy shit you're as white as a sheet what happened?? I said Bears just took a horrible loss and she's like you asshole, i thought someone died! LOL
Valid point, I may try to stick around and participate some more. Most my friends went into the season and game expecting the worst so it's kinda hard to kick them while their down. But the sports radio has been a great listen. Everyone has been calling for Dan Quinn's head for at least a full season. Them having their third epic collapse under his regime pretty much united the fan base.
Yeah, my son is just starting to take an interest, so I'm getting excited for that. The shit talk isn't as fun when they agree with the things I say, but they it was still given Yeah, that was a rough one. One of those times I started to gloat and then it came back to bite me in the ass. Luckily I was on the road and was only listening on the radio so I don't have the visual of them blowing it.
See, idiot expert thinking the Bears offense would be completely shut down and only score 3 points. Obviously that didn't happen.
I don't think I've ever actually been banned from a site before. Which is odd because I'm usually the biggest asshole. Probably gonna get banned over at the ghost town that is NGS now though. Our Vancouver buddy is about to throw a bitch fit over there.
I wanted to see what the fuss was, so I googled the site, and it took me a few minutes to find it. Then my eyes bled as I tried to read through the clutter and mess to even understand what posts existed / what they said. Tim, I have taken for granted how clean / easy this site can be in comparison to other sports forums. I don't use other forums, and trying to even read one just now... was painful. Yikes.
