SNF Live-Blog: Eagles @ Bears, 2nd Half
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Philadelphia: In Donny We Trust.
Akers kicks off to Danyel Manning, who comes out to the 28 yard line. A quick three and out punctuated by an incompletion to Marty Booker, and Brad Maynard will punt again. DeSean Jackson lets it bounce, and it heads back to the 6, where it's downed.
Donny Mac talks about his homecoming to Kanye West in the background. He throws to Brown for an eight-yard gain, while John and Al ramble on about baseball. Correll Buckhalter rumbles for 24 yards out to about the 45. McNabb throws a pick to Kevin Kane -- who returns it all the way to the Eagles' 10 when Buckhalter tackles him -- and Buckhalter's hurt, which the Eagles do not need with Westbrook out.
On 2nd down, Orton throws and it's picked in the end zone. Eagle ball, back at the 20.
Blackhawks, winners? huh? - Not a Blackhawks Fan
What the hell is McNabb talking about? The Cubs and Blackhawks have the longest championship droughts in their sports - the Bulls have sucked since MJ - the Bears have been living off one year for two decades. A town of winners? my ass. - Gibbon Jockey
Lorenzo Booker rushes up the middle for a couple yards, and I bet there's a rush on both Yahoo and ESPN to pick him up off waivers. Jackson drops the 2nd and six pass, as Andrea Kremer tells us Buckhalter's got a lower back contusion. 3rd and six is incomplete, and the Eagles will punt it away -- Hester picks that sucker up and runs backwards to get it. He's out at the 2.
Rex Grossman has a grin on his face, is warming up, and as we speak, is bribing Lovie with (muffle muffle muffle garble) to get in the game after that Orton pick. - SSReporters
This game almost demands a Sex Cannon appearance. Forte loses two on the carry, and the Bears are at their own 1 on 2nd down. Orton's pass got knocked down by either Gocong or Omar Gaither. 3rd down rush goes nowhere, and Maynard punts from the back of his end zone. DeSean Jackson brings it back to the Bears' 35.
Lorenzo Booker just got pasted by Lance Briggs on that 2nd down pass. 3rd and 13 -- and it goes to Selleck, the tight end. Not enough for the first, but enough to get Akers out there, maybe?
Between Booker, Buckhalter and Westbrook, don't you think science could create one running back who could stay healthy for 16 games plus playoffs? Isn't this what the Philadelphia Experiment was all about? - Rob in WI
All my RBs are hurt, so I have to throw on every down. After all these years, Andy Reid finally can execute his perfect game plan. - JG
After seeing the shot of Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore next to him, all I can say is Gale Sayers needs to find a new posse. - Jim Williams
Akers' kick bounces off the upright, no score.
"There's your doink." - Al
"That's a doink." - John
And we go to break on "You Dropped a Bomb on Me", which I'm fairly sure is the Gap Band.
That's how many turnovers by Orton the past few plays? Trent Cole smacks the ball out of his hands and Omar Gaither picks it up. Philly ball on the Chicago 28.
FUMBLE...and now "Orton Hears A Boo" - Jim Williams
+1 fish, 2 fish, red fish, blue fish.
Donny Mac converts the latest third down by hitting Jason Avant. He then hits Celek for another six yards. Shovel pass to Avant near the first down marker at the Bears' 3, and it is a first down.
No catches for Hank Baskett so far? Kendra Wilkinson is disappointed. McNabb aims for Baskett, but it's incomplete and thrown into double coverage. D-Mac covers up after tripping on his lineman's foot. 3rd down pass is incomplete, busted up by Nathan Vasher. Let's see if Akers can actually hit this kick.
Up and good, 21-17, Bears.
Akers kicks to Hester, and he busts it all the way to midfield when Akers busts him in the gut for a tackle -- losing his helmet. Orton hits Greg Olsen for three yards. Forte pushes for three more. Bears wind up punting, Jackson fair catches at the 17.
Next week: The Glove vs. Silky Garrard, in that hub of football known as Jacksonville.
After a Jackson catch, it's 3rd and 3 for the Eagles on their own 24. The pass to Brown is broken up. PUNTING IS WINNING!
Hester gets tackled at the Chicago 35 on the punt. Kevin Jones suffers a bout of FUMBLEITIS, and it's Philly ball again. That's three or four Chicago turnovers, right? Al says four. Buckhalter's back, and he rushes outside for four yards. Jackson gets the handoff on the next play and rushes all the way to the Chicago 15.
Hunter Hillenmeyer destroys McNabb on that 1st down, as someone blew a blocking assignment. Buckhalter gets back to the 20, 3rd and 15 now. Short gain to Avant, and here comes Akers again.
With all the Bears turnovers and punts, and the Eagles throwing on every down this game might not be over until sunrise. - JG
Most of find this to be rapidly declining football. The Browns and Bengals, however, find this to be championship calibur play. - Jim Williams
"They're going to try and knock the Eagles out of field goal position." - John
The Bears 24 yard line? Really? - SSReporters
Kick is up and good, 21-20, Bears.
Chicago starts on its 41 yard line and I'm going to say this drive will end in a pick this time. So now, the clock is having issues along with both offenses, conspiring to keep us watching the game longer.
"The scoreboard is frozen, much like the credit markets." - Al
Marty Booker took the end around up to the Bears 43. 2nd and 7 is incomplete. Orton checks off the play and gets a first down with a screen pass to Matt Forte. Hester gets to the Philly 26 on another end around play. He gets snubbed on 1st down, Orton throws it away on 2nd down. Omar Gaither rushes and the 3rd down pass is incomplete...Robbie Gould on for the FG try...from 41 yards out....it is good. 24-20, Bears.
Demps returns it to the 24.
"McNabb's going to try to bail the Eagles out." - Al
Buckhalter runs to the 46 after getting sprung on a nice block. The ball keeps moving as McNabb hits Hank Baskett at the Bears' 21. Buckhalter barrels to the 13. McNabb throws it on a short screen to Tony Hunt, who gets up to the 4. Buckhalter up to the 1. Correll gets smashed up at the 1, and the third down run is also stopped short.
Eagles time out. Garbage's "Push It" for the bump music.
Andy Reid's gonads were surgically removed. How do you go for it on 4th and 1 and run the EXACT SAME PLAY THAT DIDN'T WORK THREE TIMES BEFORE? Bears ball.
Note to Pizza Hut: It is not "mac 'n cheese" unless you actually use, y'know, elbow macaroni pasta. Rotini doesn't count.
3rd and 4, Forte busts out for a crucial first down to the 18 yard line. No more time outs for Philly now. Another short rush and we're at the two minute warning.
Which is a worse choice of music for NFL commercials:
1) Everyday is Like Sunday - The Smiths
or
2) 32 Flavors - Ani DiFranco (2000) - Gibbon Jockey
I vote for the Smiths, only because I like that band. (Ani DiFranco can go die in a fire.) Both are equally bad in terms of songs to go with sporting events.
The Bears are rushing the ball to kill time, and Maynard is punting. He'll take a time out as the play clock winds out, and we've got 28 seconds left. Jackson gets out of bounds at the 17, and McNabb has 18 seconds left to get 83 yards. McNabb hits Brown, but he's in bounds, and that ends the game.
Your final is 24-20, Bears, and now both teams are 2-2.
Thanks for joining me, and see you next week for Steelers-Jaguars.
133 Comments:
Actually, S2N, it's more like "In Donovan We Get Ulcers"
Sincerely,
The previously mentioned frustrated Eagles fan
Oh dude, you gotta put McNabb on a $5 bill. His jersey is #5 and he plays at LINCOLN Financial!!
I would have loved to except the store that apparently sells these things didn't have him on a $5. (I didn't Photoshop this; you can actually buy Celebrity Dollar Bills for, oddly enough, five bucks.)
jay, point made, but with the economy in its current free fall, we're lucky that S2N could photoshop a Washington.
Blackhawks, winners? huh?
LOL OK. It doesn't look very high quality so I just assumed it was a quick Photoshop!
What the hell is McNabb talking about? The Cubs and Blackhawks have the longest championship droughts in their sports - the Bulls have sucked since MJ - the Bears have been living off one year for two decades.
A town of winners? my ass.
And, that's the season for Buckhalter...
DeSean Jackson is good for one big play every game, other than that.....so inconsistent. But he's a rookie, he'll learn.
As soon as the NFL gets entertainment from the 90s or 2000s (or if they have to, at least get Lionel Richie) then I'll be semi-interested in the halftime show.
I guess one breast = Tame halftime shows
Buckhalter get's hurt more than my one legged sister playing soccer
SS, I'm not so sure he'll learn. He's been as such for years, and old habits are hard to break. I think he's a hell of a talent, but as an Eagles fan I hold my breath a bit whenever Desean has the ball. Hence, my face is actually midnight green.
And, the Philadelphia defense is single handedly keeping the Birds in this football game.
Rex Grossman has a grin on his face, is warming up, and as we speak, is bribing Lovie with (muffle muffle muffle garble) to get in the game after that Orton pick.
You know, it was great as a kid growing up a Cubs, Packers and Blackhawks fan.
F U. McNabb, you fucking giant vagina.
/still not a Brett Favre worshipper
//Still hate Mike Holmgren
Midnight green? Are you living in the North Pole with the Borealis Lights?
Hmmm, lower back contusion reported by Andrea Kramer.
Yep, Buckhalter's still done for the season.
Is it raining?
Between Booker, Buckhalter and Westbrook, don't you think science could create one running back who could stay healthy for 16 games plus playoffs? Isn't this what the Philadelphia Experiment was all about?
Second half starts - the kiddies are in bed - so it's time to bust out the boner pill ads.
re: Rob in wi.....ouchl harsh, but funny
WTF? Gayle Sayers, Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher?
Who are three people who've never been in my kitchen indeed.
All my RBs are hurt, so I have to throw on every down. After all these years, Andy Reid finally can execute his perfect game plan.
"...gets penetration and plugs the hole." JM
Another boner pill ad
After seeing the shot of Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore next to him, all I can say is Gale Sayers needs to find a new posse.
@rob
HA!
I loved Demi Moore's kitchen circa the Super Bowl shuffle.
Any chance NBC brings those three up to call a few minutes. I'd love to know what the heck those 3 could be talking about. More entertaining than MM.
"And then he gets bombed!" - Al Michaels
Nice choice of words, Al.
"It probably put them in better field goal position with the run here by Celek". - John Madden
And the winner for the Capt. Obvious statement of the game goes to...
It's a Neck you goddamn fools, isn't that obvious?
Shtoink
tuff nite for Akers
Come on Akers! He used to be so dependable, but now he's so inconsistent.
Two attempts from the right hash mark, two misses for Akers.
Nice "Cheers" reference. Classic episode, that was.
FUMBLE...and now "Orton Hears A Boo"
@jay
Thank you. To be fair, it was just on local tv this weekend.
Random Chicago Bears fan's thought process: "Well... he's still better than Sex Cannon."
Methinks Wilma's "home cooking" isn't settling well with McNabb, hence his inconsistent play, and furthermore, the possibility that he'll re-enact his vomiting spell from the Super Bowl some years back.
Buckhalter on the bench...it's a miracle!
Well, there is good news for Eagles fans like myself. In another 5 minutes it'll be the end of the 3rd quarter, or as the Bears call it "the end of the game".
In McNabb we trust
3-2-1, 1-2-3, what the heck is bothering me?
*Points at McNabb*
YOU!!!
*Bonus point to anyone who knows what sitcom I stole that from*
Notice how that graphic shows Akers has made 27 in a row from inside the 40 yard line before he made that kick.
Did NBC disregard the other 2 misses?
David Akers has made something to the tune of 3 tackles this year. Give the little guy this, he's not afraid to go into combat.
"Good hittin' weather" - John Madden
I never knew hitting had a weather. Aspeaking of hits, god damn, Akers on Hester!
Oh my, Pittsburgh/Jacksonville next week?
Wonder how it will finish 17-10.
@ ssreporters: I'm pretty sure both of the missed field goals this game were outside of 40 yards.
ss 10:51
Given the Steelers recent history on SNF, there might not be 17 pts total.
"bombed...decapitated..." AM is a closet war lover, apparently.
Ah, Kevin Jones has mastered pointless fumbling in Lovie Smith's Road to Mediocrity.
After watching some of those hits, me thinks that Neckbeard's, er, neckbeard may help prevent concussions.
this is like a race to see who can make more shitty plays in a game.
another fumble.
between the Bears bumbling
and the Eagles stumbling
this game is losing its promise. rapidly.
And, Orton Needs A Noose...the sequel to the wildly popular Orton Hears A Boo.
Hey, it's still funnier than anything Caliendo could come up with.
@jfein
THE 40 YARD LINE! Not 40 yards.
I agree with Frustrated Eagles Fan Jim Williams. That actually was pretty funny, too.
With all the Bears turnovers and punts, and the Eagles throwing on every down this game might not be over until sunrise.
Most of find this to be rapidly declining football. The Browns and Bengals, however, find this to be championship calibur play.
BTW, the NASCAR race was the best sporting event today. What a move Carl tried to pull...and how cool Jimmy remained knowing Carl would bang the wall.
Definately the best finish today!
"They're going to try and knock the Eagles out of field goal position." - John Madden
The Bears 24 yard line? Really?
@ ssreporters: My bad.
Do the Eagles want to lose this game? This really should be an Eagles blow-out by now, yet they're not even winning.
the only thing more tedious than a Nascar race is a Nascar fan spouting off about how 'great' it is.
@SSR
With teh way Akers had kicked... they might have been close.
1 point game, but 3 more points on my fantasy team. Thank you, David (try to hit one of those longer ones some time).
On another note, why the heck did FOX make Seahawks/Giants the national game? Two boring teams and the Giants wills win anyway.
Eagles/Skins will be a thriller.
That AMEX commercial just reminds me what a sadder world we live in without Jim Henson.
/sappy post.
/Urlacher has syphillis
jfein, your analysis beats the hell out of what the folks at Comcast SportsNet provide. They have the game in their hands, but McNabb's inept, Akers is erratic, and DeSean is DeSean.
What is up with these pop-up kicks?
In a day and age of wireless technology, you'd think the NFL could afford some wireless phones!
It's okay jfein and Jim Williams, if Philly magically collapses again (which does no good for me because I have them in the NFC Title Game), you can always become a Seahawks fan after they beat you in Qwest on 11/2!
hey gibbon...it's the equivalent of the NCAA tournament right now. I hate watching swimming, volleyball, and skeet shooting. but when it's the big time finale, it's always great to watch because it means so much. Same goes for the "stupid hick sport".
After that graphic, there is the Bears offense we all know and love
I say that these refs are really getting 3 quick minutes of 1-800-HOTCHIK
"The scoreboard works like the credit market" - Al Michaels
Wow, NBC can't even attempt to run their scorebox clock manually. They really must be that bad off financially.
Kyle Orton needs an exorcism so he can get his Rexness out of his system.
check it off? That looked like a pretty obvious screen pass there boys.
SS, perhaps he needs Randy Orton to beat it the hell out of him.
@ SSR
Hopefully that game is different than the previous 2 between them.
This isn't the CFL.....the sidelines and end zones are not that big in the States Mr. Orton.
People were booing because Orton got hit late.
@ jfein,
Lofa Tatupu terrorizes people.....you won't like him when he doesn't get his coffee with one of those women in bikinis in those little stores.
Should it be called the Walrus Bowl?
"They passed the bill so the clocks are now unfrozen" - Al Michaels
And John just said they bailed the clocks out. Shoot me. Please.
Delete 11:16 PM's comment please.
Buckhalter's on the field...and he's moving forward! I guess I better send some money to Benny Hinn...
@ SSR: I think Lofa Tatupu got 28 interceptions in the last 2 games the Eagles played the Seahawks. Hopefully that changes...
@nascar
it's absolutely nothing like the NCAA tournament. I'm not saying you shouldn't enjoy it if it's your thing. Enjoy it, just don't bother trying to sell me on it. It's no better than professional wrestling and nearly as scripted.
would the eagles just get in the darn endzone now - Las Vegas wants to know
And there's your Hank Baskett catch. Mark that off the SNF checklist.
Biscuit in the (Gunshot)......
Hank Baskett makes a nice play.
ssreporters....you must be a supporter of the police-state tactics your party espouses
Al and John have no idea that Hunt made the catch and not Buckhalter.
Actually, the Walruss Bowl should be Ralph Friedgen of Maryland vs Mark Mangino of Kansas. They make Reid and Holmgren look like stick figures
Gotta go for it.
@ 11:20......WHAT??!
Alright, who are you?
Andy Reid....you are kidding.
How can you not go for it on 4th and a toenail?
Gotta go for it, right? Can't really rely on Neckbeard to fumble another possession to you right away.
Reid has no stones. He'll take the three.
@jfein
But never with McNabb.......make that a note.
Asking someone to delete comments is vagina a tactic...that makes you a vagina, ssreporters
Andy Reid is worse than Mike Holmgren on 4th and short.
What the...
Wow... the overhead shot looked like maybe, but the endzone shot says no?
It makes me a vagina? I think you're a dick.......you know what that means.
Rob, it looked close. Was it worth challenging though and potentially losing a timeout?
Yea, dicks eff vaginas
Come now, children, behave.
Andy Reid, way to lose the game.
@Jim
I don't know... I'm surprised that Andy Reid didn't I guess, but only because it was going to be the defining play of hte game.
How did we not tackle him???? Ugh.
And, Forte likely iced the game right there. Final timeout taken, the 2 minute warning, and if they stop on the next 3 downs (eh, I doubt it), they'll have less than a minute to go 60-65 yards.
Just ignore this troll who is typing in crap as "Walrus fan" or whatever.....I have a feeling it's a drunk AA who is messing with us.
Which is a worse choice of music for NFL commercials:
1) Everyday is Like Sunday - The Smiths
or
2) 32 Flavors - Ani DiFranco (2000)
jfein, the answer is simple, the defense has been out there a lot tonight. They can't keep it up.
Ball back with more than a minute left? Al is being awfully kind.
Romeo Crennel thinks that Andy Reid should have gone for 3.
gibbon, again I must go off the board and say On Top of the World by the Carpenters circa Super Bowl XXXII
Do you know understand why Eagles fans are the way we are. Three opportunities within the 5 yd line and we get 6 points....6 FUCKIN GODDAMN POINTS.....I hate that FAT FUCK......
Quit calling the plays Andy
Well, I think we've all learned something very important tonight. The Bears and Eagles tonight were a lot like SNL. They're all not yet ready for prime time players in their current form.
SSreporters....don't insult AA like that.
I am my own person and if you are such a vagina as to ask that comments be deleted, then you deserve to be called out.
Good luck in your future endeavors on prohibiting free speech.
Andy Reid Play calling + DMac + 30 seconds = interception or 4 & out....mark it down...
I have been down this road before
Worse coach in close games...
The quintessential front runner coach
Is it just me or did the Bears get away with a facemask on that 4th down play?
jfein, would you like the honors of smacking the smile of McNabb's face or should I? I HATE WHEN HE SMILES AFTER FUCKING UP!
Whatever.....get a move on those french fries during the night shift.
The ref was at jogging pace, that was bad......CONSPIRACY!
Shocked, SHOCKED to discover that Donovan McNabb can't run a hurry up offense. Who New!?!
Anywah, this shit has made me tired and ready for bed. Thanks S2N.
Barkann is PISSED
You and your ilk ALWAYS blame losses on someone else. When you become a man, let us know.
Yes, nice job S2N. Thanks all for allowing me to comiserate and being fairly amicable. If you'll excuse me, I have a baseball game to have an ulcer over on Wednesday.
How many games a year does Andy piss away....at least 2 per year...this is No. 1
@Jim
Here's hoping for a cubs/Phills NLCS then :)
I'll do the honors (extends arm hundreds of miles to Chicago and slaps the smile off of McNabb and Reid for the boneheaded play-calling on the goalline).
Andrea wants her some neckbeard.
Shut up Bears person who is being interviewed whose name I didn't catch. No team who has Neckbeard Orton as their QB deserves to be 4-0. And he just called him a great QB!! Incredible. Neckbeard stunk up the place tonight and is lucky that Andy Reid, oh I'm sorry, the Bears defense and the Greatest Goalline Stand of All Time, that saved them. I'm nauseous. Good night all.
I'm still waiting for McNabb to roll out at the goal line. Thank you Andy Reid, how you're still there, I don't know!
Shoulda been Public Enemy at Super Bowl halftime.
We gotta black quarterback
So step back!
/flavaflav'd