The StL Post-Dispatch has some good cartoons http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=20386123&event=157573&CategoryID=0&picnum=6&move=F#Image
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The single life gets a week
National Unmarried & Single Americans Week began in the 1980s as a way to celebrate the single life and raise awareness of the estimated 100 million single adults in the United States. Some groups call it simply National Singles Week.
Bret Michaels in Springfield for an eye exam?
Just weeks after the former Beatle stopped to use the men’s room in Springfield en route to St. Louis, Bret Michaels, frontman of the ’80s hair-band extraordinaire, got his eyes checked Tuesday afternoon at LensCrafters in White Oaks Plaza.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Wednesday Afternoon Quarterbacking
So I was going to do one every tuesday but yesterday was a bit busy and I was a little depressed about Sunday's game, but here is a shorter version.
This team was designed to control the ball get an early lead and dominate with defense and well it has done that for a good part of the season, just not the last quarter. The past two weeks have shown that the offense can move the ball for a couple series and score. The D has been solid until the last quarter, creating turnovers and points. We just need to work on finishing games and putting the game out of reach. While the Offense sometimes seems anemic the Bears have scored 29,17,24 pts respectively and that should be enough for the quality of D that they have.
The mistakes made were mostly mentally, like the Tillman call at the end of the game. While I understand why he did it, that doesn't make it smart. The Bears have been penalized 27 times 1 less than the league worst. Although it seemed like in the Carolina game the Panthers couldn't run a play without an O-line penalty the Bears kept pace with them penalty for penalty.
You just hope that his game is like the Browns game in 2005 when the team came together and said enough is enough and went on to win 8 straight. It's going to be a tougher road this time, with the AFC and NFC South teams on the schedule, and the Eagles ahead, but this is a team that I think can play up to and down to the level of competition. Hopefully, I don't get proven wrong.
This team was designed to control the ball get an early lead and dominate with defense and well it has done that for a good part of the season, just not the last quarter. The past two weeks have shown that the offense can move the ball for a couple series and score. The D has been solid until the last quarter, creating turnovers and points. We just need to work on finishing games and putting the game out of reach. While the Offense sometimes seems anemic the Bears have scored 29,17,24 pts respectively and that should be enough for the quality of D that they have.
The mistakes made were mostly mentally, like the Tillman call at the end of the game. While I understand why he did it, that doesn't make it smart. The Bears have been penalized 27 times 1 less than the league worst. Although it seemed like in the Carolina game the Panthers couldn't run a play without an O-line penalty the Bears kept pace with them penalty for penalty.
You just hope that his game is like the Browns game in 2005 when the team came together and said enough is enough and went on to win 8 straight. It's going to be a tougher road this time, with the AFC and NFC South teams on the schedule, and the Eagles ahead, but this is a team that I think can play up to and down to the level of competition. Hopefully, I don't get proven wrong.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Vid of the Day
Another Random thought: The bookmarks I set for work are websites of newspapers I have to remember to check. So they're not really my favorite thing to do. When I press the favorites tab, it feels like I should be going somewhere fun
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Tuesday Afternoon Quarterbacking
Well everything pretty much went to plan in the first half. Special Teams play check. Offense moving the ball check. Solid Defense check. Then the Second half was marked by an inability to move the ball on offense and the inability to stop Jonathon Stewart in key situations.
The Bears in the first half far out played the Panthers, but the score 10-0 didn't reflect this and the Panthers were able to play well enough in the 2nd half to stick around and steal a win. This is a game that got away from the Bears. The Bears gave it away as much as the Panthers won it.
The game was plagued by penalties. The difference was the Panthers were eventually able to overcome them. It seemed like every punt or kick off return had a penalty forcing the offense to start with horrible field position. The fact that Brad Maynard had a poor game also didn't help. The mistakes eventually made this game to much to handle for the defense. The Olsen fumbles, the block in the back, the poor kicking, false starts, and the overthrown balls.
Offensive MVB: Matt Forte, second week in a row, didn't turn the ball over got the most out of every play
Honorable Mention: O-Line once again a decent game, but not as good as the first one. Orton didn't seem like he was in too much danger all game
Defensive MVB: Kevin Payne, he came back from a shaky week one start to force a fumble and play solidly
Lesson to be Learned: The Bears need to step on the gas when they have a team on the ropes. I felt that after the win at Indy they felt like they could hold on to a win here and just run out the clock . They needed to go after a win and finish off the Panthers before they could get the momentum on their side again.
The Bears in the first half far out played the Panthers, but the score 10-0 didn't reflect this and the Panthers were able to play well enough in the 2nd half to stick around and steal a win. This is a game that got away from the Bears. The Bears gave it away as much as the Panthers won it.
The game was plagued by penalties. The difference was the Panthers were eventually able to overcome them. It seemed like every punt or kick off return had a penalty forcing the offense to start with horrible field position. The fact that Brad Maynard had a poor game also didn't help. The mistakes eventually made this game to much to handle for the defense. The Olsen fumbles, the block in the back, the poor kicking, false starts, and the overthrown balls.
Offensive MVB: Matt Forte, second week in a row, didn't turn the ball over got the most out of every play
Honorable Mention: O-Line once again a decent game, but not as good as the first one. Orton didn't seem like he was in too much danger all game
Defensive MVB: Kevin Payne, he came back from a shaky week one start to force a fumble and play solidly
Lesson to be Learned: The Bears need to step on the gas when they have a team on the ropes. I felt that after the win at Indy they felt like they could hold on to a win here and just run out the clock . They needed to go after a win and finish off the Panthers before they could get the momentum on their side again.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Today's Song Tom Petty "It's Good To Be King"
Not sure about the Lion King video, but the song was stuck in my head
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Tuesday Afternoon Quarterbacking
Bears v. Colts
Well I had this game going one of two ways:
1. Bears keep pace with Colts for the first half, but Colts offense is just too much to handle.
2. Colts score easily on the first two drives and make it a blowout
Obviously I and 98% of people were wrong. New stadium and all. I have to say it all went according to plan for the Bears.
1. Solid, turnover generating defense.
2. Solid special teams, aside from Hester's boneheaded decision.
3. An offense that makes 3rd downs (10-16) an moves the ball with a strong running game and enough passes to get the job done.
This team seems more than the 2005 Bears that won with a amazing defense and a 3 and out offensive that just didn't turn the ball over. With Forte, Clark, Olson, and hopefully an array of receivers the Bears can be more offensively competent
Offensive MVB: Easy, Matt Forte (23 Car for 123 yds, 1 TD)
Honorable Mention: O-Line, big question mark performed (2 Sacks)
Defensive MVB: Stopping the run from the backside all game Adewale Ogunleye (Safety, 6 Tackles)
Honorable Mention: Charles Tillman (6 tackles, 1 FF) made the key play when it mattered
Dumbest Play: Hester bringing out the ball from the end zone after Vinateri booted it over his head
Honorable Mention: Ogunleye headbutting a Colts player
Honorable Mention #2: Refs not seeing the Colts O-Line holding the majority of the game
Biggest Drive: 3rd Quarter following Hester's mistake and a Manning to Wayne TD. The Bears, with a slim 15-13 drove from their own 26 to the Colts 34 before Orton was sacked at the 40. Maynard then punted it to the Colts 16, but the drive took up nearly 7 mins, allowed the defense a breather and changed field position. A 3 and out would have been deadly.
Best Sight: Seeing #86 Marty Booker back on the field making a catch. Sure he's not the same player, but it brought back a lot of memories.
Well I had this game going one of two ways:
1. Bears keep pace with Colts for the first half, but Colts offense is just too much to handle.
2. Colts score easily on the first two drives and make it a blowout
Obviously I and 98% of people were wrong. New stadium and all. I have to say it all went according to plan for the Bears.
1. Solid, turnover generating defense.
2. Solid special teams, aside from Hester's boneheaded decision.
3. An offense that makes 3rd downs (10-16) an moves the ball with a strong running game and enough passes to get the job done.
This team seems more than the 2005 Bears that won with a amazing defense and a 3 and out offensive that just didn't turn the ball over. With Forte, Clark, Olson, and hopefully an array of receivers the Bears can be more offensively competent
Offensive MVB: Easy, Matt Forte (23 Car for 123 yds, 1 TD)
Honorable Mention: O-Line, big question mark performed (2 Sacks)
Defensive MVB: Stopping the run from the backside all game Adewale Ogunleye (Safety, 6 Tackles)
Honorable Mention: Charles Tillman (6 tackles, 1 FF) made the key play when it mattered
Dumbest Play: Hester bringing out the ball from the end zone after Vinateri booted it over his head
Honorable Mention: Ogunleye headbutting a Colts player
Honorable Mention #2: Refs not seeing the Colts O-Line holding the majority of the game
Biggest Drive: 3rd Quarter following Hester's mistake and a Manning to Wayne TD. The Bears, with a slim 15-13 drove from their own 26 to the Colts 34 before Orton was sacked at the 40. Maynard then punted it to the Colts 16, but the drive took up nearly 7 mins, allowed the defense a breather and changed field position. A 3 and out would have been deadly.
Best Sight: Seeing #86 Marty Booker back on the field making a catch. Sure he's not the same player, but it brought back a lot of memories.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Today's Randoms
Today's Jumble Wisdom
"Too many square meals can make one ---"
Well "Rounded"
Today's Stat
The Illini have given up 101 points in the last two games if you go back to the Rose Bowl.
Rose Bowl: USC 49 - ILL 17
Last Weekend: MIZ 52 - ILL 42
"Too many square meals can make one ---"
Well "Rounded"
Today's Stat
The Illini have given up 101 points in the last two games if you go back to the Rose Bowl.
Rose Bowl: USC 49 - ILL 17
Last Weekend: MIZ 52 - ILL 42
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
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