Sports in Perspective
I’m long overdue to brush the dust from the end of 2011. The crushing end to the Chicago Bears’ football season left little to be said. Injuries and an unprepared second string left the Chicago Bears with few options. While it wasn’t the best season for the team, it wasn’t shameful, either. Lots of changes [...]
In a tangle of errors, injuries, and more errors the Chicago Bears gave up another loss this week as they were blown out by the Seahawks 37-14. The offense has weakened since Cutler’s injury, The defense just cannot seem to sustain momentum. The last four losses go beyond disappointing—it’s bewildering. I know, shoulda, coulda, woulda…but, [...]
Unlike in the AFC, the NFC playoff picture is falling very nicely into place with 3 weeks left in the season. With the Bears in freefall and the Cowboys being the Cowboys, the NFC playoff picture has become very simple, very fast. The Packers, Saints, 49ers, and Falcons are locks or close thereto, the Lions control [...]
Kansas City beat the Chicago Bears 10-3 Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field. Chicago Bears continue to break down after the loss of Cutler. Matt Forte sprained his knee which certainly didn’t help, and if he doesn’t return, hope of the Bears moving into the playoffs this season will be lost. The rock solid defense looked terrible [...]
The Chicago Bears took care of business against the San Diego Chargers Sunday with a final score of 31-20. Both teams had a slow start, but Bears outplayed the Chargers in the uninspiring match-up. While the Bears held the edge throughout, the excitement that followed the game proved to be far more compelling. Jay Cutler [...]
Chicago Bears crushed the Detroit Lions in Sunday’s explosive matchup. The game was a keen reminder of the bitter rivalry between the teams. While the Bears controlled the game, the Lions didn’t give up. Both teams got physical in the emotional display at Soldier Field. Cutler’s consistency continues to grow as the offensive line provides [...]
The equally matched Bears and Eagles duked it out on Monday night in Philadelphia. The Bears clearly controlled the first half, until the last two minutes. In a nail-biting end to the first half, it was a grueling scramble to catch smoke. Neither team could keep a grip on the ball, and, at any given [...]
The Bears dominated the first half, then stayed focused and on target in the second. Cutler threw for 226 yards and remained reliable throughout the game. The offensive line held the opponent off more effectively; everyone did their part to move the ball down the field and score. It was a notable team effort to [...]
The Bears controlled the first half with big plays and flawless exectution. Extra support on the offensive line improved Cutler’s confidence to make big plays. Forte, always a contributor, ran for 87 yards; Dane Santzenbacher, the rookie from Ohio State, scored 6. Hester ran for 91 yards and 12 points. Gould kicked a nail-biting 51-yard [...]
Sunday night the chicago bears will host the Minnesota Vikings. Vikes are 1-3 and struggling; Chicago is 2-3 and desperate to keep the season alive. Both teams need a win. Whether it comes down to discipline, coordination, opportunity or desire, it could be a pivotal game for either team. Chicago’s performance last week was unusually [...]