EA Sports predicts Bear Loss in Madden 2007

This Super Bowl game was simulated through the EA SPORTS Madden game engine in a CPU versus CPU format. The Madden game engine includes a multitude of variables, including real team play books, coach tendencies based on official NFL scouting reports, current rosters updated daily, and artificial player intelligence based on player rankings, scheme reactions, and individual and team matchups.

So basically the super bowl has already been played virtually and we lost! WTF! I'm banking on the fact that the Bears CPU had an off day. Maybe it had one too many cyber beers the night before the big game...who knows, but EA Sports isn't going to predict the outcome of Super Bowls based on statistics and tendencies. I believe sport is too pure and unpredictable that no matter how many statistics, variables or tendencies you use...blood and sweat will always prevail.

Old School Bears...bring on the hurt!

We need some Butkus style motivation...

Bear Down Chicago Bears

Daredevil Swimmer?

So this crazy mo fo is going to swim 3,370 miles down the Amazon River. He will swim between 20-40 miles a day and the trip is expected to take approximately 70 days. He will have a crew of people looking out for him and according to the article they will have the University of Arizona College of Medicine on speed dial. I never really thought of swimming as dangerous but then again I never thought about swimming in the Amazon. Growing up I remember reading about the Amazon and all the dangerous creatures lurking below its murky surface. He will battle Candiru (a small fish that gets inside you), piranhas (a fish that has razor teeth that likes to eat you) and pororoca (a wave powerful enough to drown you). That is only a few of the dangers. Never mind the venomous snakes and the other dangerous fish lurking in the water...
This dude is crazy!
I have faith that as long as he doesn't die in the process the mileage won't kill him. After all, he did swim the length (2,373 miles) of the Mississippi River in 2002. That's no small feat. Let's just hope when he's done he'll have feet!
Follow this crazy bastard on his journey beginning February 1st at www.amazonswim.com

Da Bears Win the NFC Championship!

Despite the critics in the media, Rex was able to keep his composure and win the NFC. It's been 21 years since the last Bears SuperBowl when I was a mere senior in high school. I'll never forget all of us gathering at a friends house for the big game. We prepared for the event by buying a garbage can, kool aid and Everclear. Mix, shake well and consume. I don't remember much after half time except the finish when we all ended up in a big scrum in the middle of this dudes living room celebrating a Bear Victory.
This time around it will be much different as I am now a sophisticated adult. Ha,Ha! No more flaming Everclear shots and if I end up on the living room floor in a scrum it will not involve a Borat like display of man affection.
I'm excited that Chicago has once again proved itself a city to be reckoned with when it comes to sports. Chicagoans live and die sports and for the next two weeks the only thing discussed will be the Bears. We will over analyze every player and criticize our quarterback but in the end we do it because we love this city and expect nothing less than a SuperBowl Win.

Quote of the Day!

"It is our responsibilities, not ourselves, that we should take seriously."
- Peter Ustinov

Bears Win!

We are on our way to the NFC Championship!

LA Galaxy Sign Beckham

The Galaxy just paid David Beckham $250 million for 5 years in a deal that is sure to increase popularity in American soccer. Already at Super Star status...Beckham will have no problem fitting in with the LA scene and becoming another Hollywood/Paparazzi favorite.
He'll definitely draw the crowds, but I think the biggest impact he'll have is the knowledge of the business. He will be able to help the US get up to par with the rest of the world. I know it's a lot of pressure to put on a guy, but hey he is making $50 million a year.

The Cast is Off

6 weeks after my injury and the OS (orthopedic Surgeon) has taken the cast off and sent me home with little instructions other than "try to pretend like you're writing the alphabet in the Sand with your foot". Oh and he added that I can put 20 or so pounds of pressure on my foot slowly but not more than that. That basically means that I can't walk on it yet. So until further orders from the OS, I'm a partial weight bearing elementary school kid who is looking for the beach.
I go back in a week and a half for surgery to remove the screw holding my tib/fib in place. Incidentally, this is also the screw that is holding me back from spelling the letter Q. Once the screw is out of my bones I can finally start my rehab. Oh Joy!
It was nice to be able to finally scratch my leg, but I am getting sick of all the skin that ends up in my finger nails. The foot after 6 weeks was not a pleasant site, but nonetheless, the cast is off. It's a little swollen still and definitely scaly but at least it's healing.
Till next time...
Pictures will soon follow...

Ramen noodles are my favorite...

The inventor of Ramen Noodles passes on...I could of never made it through school without you.

Brad Your B-Day Present was on this Truck from Colorado...Happy Birthday!

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