I really like Joe's assessment that this Series involves two flawed teams, with incredibly fervant and loyal fan bases, that are laden with heavy, battle grey pasts.
Just a couple of footnotes (or asterisks) regarding Ditka's impossible catch-run after-catch.
One, the NFL did not televise any of the games played that day (as every network continued their commercial-free coverage of the post-assasination--including the fatal shooting of LH Oswald).
Two, if Ditka doesn't make that run-after-catch, the Bears, in all probability, not only lose the game, but finish the Season behind the Packers, meaning that the Bears do not play in (and win) the NFL Championship Game (vs. the Giants).
This catch and run-after-catch began the Ditka Legend in Chicago.
I don't know what the not-so-good things you are alluding to are but nobody did more for retired pre-pension NFL players than Ditka. He was a strong advocate for taking care of the players who built the league, which the NFL never really did, while at the same time basically printing money for the last half century. Ditka's Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund helped many ex-players get through a tough old-age.
I have watched baseball for over 50 years. And have watched at least parts of every post season series since 1976. I can honestly say I have never seen a less enjoyable series than the White Sox- Guardians series. It has been impossible to watch and find anything enjoyable about the series. Have absolutely no interest in game 5 tonight.
Mike Ditka was one of a kind, a true original. He was the perfect fit as head coach of Da Bears, the embodiment of everything unique and wonderful about the 1980s Chicago teams. But the Saints? Not so much.
Here's another "fitting obituary" for Big Mike from Jim Harbaugh regarding his quiet acts of generosity.
https://youtu.be/HowhQgGx_MQ?is=vZUHhFnAxKdJ4Umn
I’ve likened this series to the Sydney Sweeney sPoRTs commercials.
I know that it *should* excite me, but I ultimately find it unsettling and a bit of a turnoff.
I really like Joe's assessment that this Series involves two flawed teams, with incredibly fervant and loyal fan bases, that are laden with heavy, battle grey pasts.
Just a couple of footnotes (or asterisks) regarding Ditka's impossible catch-run after-catch.
One, the NFL did not televise any of the games played that day (as every network continued their commercial-free coverage of the post-assasination--including the fatal shooting of LH Oswald).
Two, if Ditka doesn't make that run-after-catch, the Bears, in all probability, not only lose the game, but finish the Season behind the Packers, meaning that the Bears do not play in (and win) the NFL Championship Game (vs. the Giants).
This catch and run-after-catch began the Ditka Legend in Chicago.
I don't know what the not-so-good things you are alluding to are but nobody did more for retired pre-pension NFL players than Ditka. He was a strong advocate for taking care of the players who built the league, which the NFL never really did, while at the same time basically printing money for the last half century. Ditka's Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund helped many ex-players get through a tough old-age.
I have watched baseball for over 50 years. And have watched at least parts of every post season series since 1976. I can honestly say I have never seen a less enjoyable series than the White Sox- Guardians series. It has been impossible to watch and find anything enjoyable about the series. Have absolutely no interest in game 5 tonight.
Suit yourself.
Mike Ditka was one of a kind, a true original. He was the perfect fit as head coach of Da Bears, the embodiment of everything unique and wonderful about the 1980s Chicago teams. But the Saints? Not so much.
Love that old football! Posts RIGHT ON THE GOAL LINE!
Came here to say the same thing! Brilliant design.