Da Bears
By Ryan Killian
Daily Texan Columnist
While we may never know if a Ditka-driven bus full of Da Bears could win the Indy 500, Sunday we’ll learn that Lovie Smith’s squad can win the Super Bowl.
Sure, Rex Grossman is about as reliable as my 1990 4-Runner – which is currently languishing in a Houston garage – but you’ve got to look at this team’s body of work. With that wreck, Rex, they’ve won the NFC handily, and they’re pitted against a proven postseason failure in Peyton Manning.
This go-round they’ve somehow survived Manning’s struggles, but the future Hall-of-Famer’s only thrown one touchdown pass in three games while racking up three interceptions. Just because the Colts are finally winning in the playoffs doesn’t mean Manning’s come around.
Not by a long shot, and the Bears defense looked as aggressive an opportunistic as ever last week. Brian Urlacher’s mouth is probably already watering at the idea of tanning some horsehide.
While the Colt’s have the Rex-factor on their side, Devin Hester is the obvious X-factor. The rookie has gained 12.8 yards per punt return and 26.4 yards per kick return. Along the way, he’s scored five return touchdowns and gotten serious consideration for Rookie of the Year honors that aren’t typically bestowed upon special teams players.
While Hester’s accomplishments have earned him some well-deserved attention, two other contributors have gone largely unnoticed.
They make up what we’ll call the Tex-factor.
Cedric Benson has provided the Bears with a second prong for their running attack by averaging 4.1 yards per carry. Last week, he scored a touchdown on a 12-yard rush en route to the 39-14 rout of the Saints. Meanwhile, Vasher contributed an interception, a fumble recovery and five tackles to the cause.
Did I mention they’re from Texas?
Former Longhorns are a boon to any roster and the unfortunate Colts are missing out. The closest they come is Texas Tech, and as we learned this season, even a dynamic Tech team is no match for a shaky Texas.
With the struggles NFC teams have had this year, all any AFC team had to do to be the favorite in the Super Bowl was get there. Well, by the skin of their teeth, the Colts got there, and now they’re facing a quarterback who has a permanent deer-in-the-headlights expression plastered to his face.
But Grossman isn’t they key, Manning is. When he fails the Colts will fall, and Da Bears will be Super Bowl Champions.
Daily Texan Columnist
While we may never know if a Ditka-driven bus full of Da Bears could win the Indy 500, Sunday we’ll learn that Lovie Smith’s squad can win the Super Bowl.
Sure, Rex Grossman is about as reliable as my 1990 4-Runner – which is currently languishing in a Houston garage – but you’ve got to look at this team’s body of work. With that wreck, Rex, they’ve won the NFC handily, and they’re pitted against a proven postseason failure in Peyton Manning.
This go-round they’ve somehow survived Manning’s struggles, but the future Hall-of-Famer’s only thrown one touchdown pass in three games while racking up three interceptions. Just because the Colts are finally winning in the playoffs doesn’t mean Manning’s come around.
Not by a long shot, and the Bears defense looked as aggressive an opportunistic as ever last week. Brian Urlacher’s mouth is probably already watering at the idea of tanning some horsehide.
While the Colt’s have the Rex-factor on their side, Devin Hester is the obvious X-factor. The rookie has gained 12.8 yards per punt return and 26.4 yards per kick return. Along the way, he’s scored five return touchdowns and gotten serious consideration for Rookie of the Year honors that aren’t typically bestowed upon special teams players.
While Hester’s accomplishments have earned him some well-deserved attention, two other contributors have gone largely unnoticed.
They make up what we’ll call the Tex-factor.
Cedric Benson has provided the Bears with a second prong for their running attack by averaging 4.1 yards per carry. Last week, he scored a touchdown on a 12-yard rush en route to the 39-14 rout of the Saints. Meanwhile, Vasher contributed an interception, a fumble recovery and five tackles to the cause.
Did I mention they’re from Texas?
Former Longhorns are a boon to any roster and the unfortunate Colts are missing out. The closest they come is Texas Tech, and as we learned this season, even a dynamic Tech team is no match for a shaky Texas.
With the struggles NFC teams have had this year, all any AFC team had to do to be the favorite in the Super Bowl was get there. Well, by the skin of their teeth, the Colts got there, and now they’re facing a quarterback who has a permanent deer-in-the-headlights expression plastered to his face.
But Grossman isn’t they key, Manning is. When he fails the Colts will fall, and Da Bears will be Super Bowl Champions.
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