Friday, January 21, 2011

Packers/Bears

It's the oldest rivalry in all of football.

These teams have played each other more than any two teams in the history of the league.

They have only played once, back in 1941, during the playoffs.

Two great defenses squaring off.

One red hot quarterback.

And let's be honest, a dream for the network station Fox.

But when it all comes down the Packers/Bears match up, it is all about us, the fans.

The sports talk on TV, the radio, and the internet can break down the game, analyze the match ups and even make predictions about the outcome. And don't get me wrong, I have watched, read and listened to anything I can get my eyes and ears on over the past few days. But again, when what it all comes down to it, it's all about the game and the fans that make this match up so great.

We can speculate about the way Aaron Rodgers will play or even Jay Culter's powerful arm, the performance of the Bears defense and the Packers D as well, we can even talk about the great offensive and defensive minds that will clash. But it is all about the fans. Not just the great fans of Green Bay and Chicago, but fans of the game. Fans who love football. Love to watch it, talk about it and make themselves a part of it in any way possible. Because none of the analysis, speculation and predictions mean anything without the fans watching the game.

And there will be fans watching. A lot of them.

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