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I thought the circus clowns left Chicago last week... Despite Daryl Johnston's off-field distractions, the Bears just won the biggest game of the season. We contained Michael Vick, shut down the most explosive WR tandem in the NFL (Jackson, Maclin) and we put up points on the #3 ranked defense (albeit without Asante Samuel). We are now unequivocally the best team in the NFC and with the Packers losing earlier today, we also have a commanding lead in the NFC North. A few quick observations: Our offense looks balanced. The fans and weak O-line forced Martz to commit to the run 3 weeks ago. It's not unrelated that we've gone 3-0 since then. Forte is explosive and dangerous with enough touches while the run game as a whole keeps the defense honest, grinds the clock and plays to our O-line's strengths (undersized - stout and quick). Julius Peppers is a constant difference maker . Every play, all game long, he's going 110%. It's insane. He's clearly inspired the ...

I assume this is a mashup someone made but holy crap is it awesome. Someone should force LeBron to watch this on repeat until he wins a championship. -KEG

Yes, our teams really are that bad This week is big. Much like Christmas and Independence Day, there is one day in the year that I look forward to more than any other: The day that Keggers and I play each other in Fantasy week. I prefer to call this day "Scrambled Eggs Day" or "Judgment Day" or even "You Will Fucking Lose" day. Currently, my team is in last place. That's right boys and girls - as a (karma induced?) victim of the buzzsaw in multiple weeks, I find myself in the top half of the league in points scored, but number one in points against. Last week was an especially painful loss (130 - 140) that pushed me further into the depths of the basement as I clawed my way towards freedom. Let's see how this week's matchup is going to play out, shall we? QB - Eli Manning ( 21 ) vs Jay Cutler (9.57). I've got this one easy. As much as I love Cutler, Thursday night's conservative offense did Keggers no favors. If Manning tops 100 yards a...

I couldn't not post this. So awesome. (via nyc.barstoolsports.com)

Holy crap, are we 7-3? That was the most boring football game I've ever seen. Tyler Thigpen sucks, yet, was only marginally worse that Jay Cutler (both had a QB rating ~60). Cutler escaped with only 1 INT (he actually threw 3 but they were dropped or on penalties) and no TD's . However, his "decision making" was somehow better, according to Joe Thiesmann , who might be some kind of self-aware cookie trapped in a human body. It wasn't pretty, but the Bears improved to 7-3 on a short week (4 days rest) and sit on top of the NFC (which will look even better when the Giants lose to the Vicks on Sunday). We're also undefeated in the division with wins over the Packers and Vikings. Most importantly, the Bears showed 3 major improvements: 1) The offensive line is getting better. Not quite good yet, but better. 2) We can establish a run game, it just takes time. Forte/Taylor can drive the ball and our schemes are decent, when Cutler is hitting his short passes. 3) T...

This is a VERY important game for the Bears. With a win, the Bears go to 6-3 with division wins against the Vikings and Packers and we're looking good for a playoff berth. With a loss, we drop to a single game above the Vikings and 2 games back of the Packers. We also have a really tough remaining schedule (MIA, PHI, DET , NE, MIN, NYJ , GB) so a win here is critical. We'd be lucky to go 3-4 in these last seven games and I worry 9 wins won't be enough for the playoffs. And, of course, if we're not headed the playoffs, Lovie better be able to pack a quick suitcase . Last time we played the Vikings, Favre carved us up for a million yards. Let's hope we can hit the old man a few times and get a few turnovers (cause god knows we're going to give them the ball at least 3 times). Big game. Let's go Bears. -KEG

He may look like a hippie but big Joe isn't afraid to drop bombs... From ESPN Chicago : Joakim Noah's candor is a quality that separates the Chicago Bulls center from many athletes, and when the subject is Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, Noah's candor can turn into biting commentary. Noah has gone from a fan who once had a Garnett poster in his room to someone who probably has a Garnett photo on his dartboard. "Kevin Garnett will not -- will not -- get a Christmas gift from me," Noah said with a tinge of humor Wednesday on "The Waddle & Silvy Show" on ESPN 1000. "I don't like him." The feud started, or perhaps escalated, during last season's playoffs. After Garnett was suspended for throwing an elbow at Quentin Richardson, Noah -- who was in Cleveland playing the Cavaliers -- chimed in that Garnett was a "dirty player." The most recent incident was Friday night in Boston when Noah received a technical foul, and after...

At Keggers' request, I'm uploading (and reviewing) a very special video from his childhood. What we have here is some classic cinema, '80s style. Let's get started, shall we? Wow. OK, let's take a minute and review what's going on here. First things first: This Fisto guy is a total bear. I mean, let's examine the facts here: 1. Beard. 2. Tiny shorts 3. Christ on a cock, his name is FISTO. Which, as some of our Latino readers might notice, is Spanish for "fist." Don't even get me started on that spider thing that shoots sticky white stuff. T he only way the show's writers could've been more blatant is if they named this character BUTTFUCKO, and gave him a boy sidekick who was walking funny and bleeding out of his asshole. Back to the show... I like how Fisto is reluctant to accept help from the girl at the end. Kind of like Bennett from Commando : "I DON'T NEED THE GIRL!!" And how he feels that Skeletor won't take ...

Go read Smells Like Mascot Enough of this basketball bullshit! You think I care about Luol Deng dropping points - let alone anything other than his engorged hoagie? You sir, are mistaken. Also, Lu, if you're reading this, your shirt is in the mail. More on this later... Instead, let's talk about Omar Vizquel for a sec. Y'see, father time here is going to be sticking around with the Sox for another season . What does that mean for us? Well, it's actually going to mean a few things, but this one is the most important: We're probably not re-signing Konerko Sure, I could have told you that he's due a huge payday that the Sox can't really afford during mini-rebuilding, but Reisndorf would suck a golfball through a garden hose for that guy. It's not about the money. It's about having a place to play. Currently, the expected infield works out to something like this: 3B: Vizquel (spelled by utility infielder X...probably Morel/Lillibridge) SS: Ramirez 2B: Be...

Remember me? A few things to consider: Luol Deng is only 25 years old and this is already his 7th season. Three years ago, he was nearly traded for Kobe Bryant (possibly the third best player of all time). He's become the best all around defender on the Bulls and arguably one of the best defensive SF's in the NBA. Everyone was so adamant about getting LeBron to fill the "void" we have at the 3 spot over the summer and now that same group of fans are loudly clamoring for Melo after 2 games, after a few bad shooting nights from Deng. Let's not forget that Luol Deng is a versatile, all-around talent who has managed to contribute at a high level on very different rosters in an array of roles: scorer, defender, facilitator, swing man, rebounder, whatever. He gets the job done at both ends of the court and he's a good teammate. Deng went 14/19 for 40 points and also locked down All-Star Brandon Roy (4-12, 17 points). He hit outside shots, drove to the basket and ope...