The media dumped all over them and brazenly rooted for their NFC Championship opponents. Too many of their own fans, perhaps infected with fatalistic Cubitis, even refused to believe in their potential for triumph, ragging on the quarterback, dissing the defense, moaning about the management. And their owners had so little faith in their head coach that his pay is lower than any of his peers.

But, guess what, baby?

Bears to the Super Bowl.

Sweet.

       

13 Comments - Anonymous - Sunday, Jan 21, 07 @ 5:46 pm: Is Lovey getting a raise or what? That contract will get shredded. Pretty dominate game but both sides played well. Saints will be very good next year.Right now—-DA BEARS! Defense with multiple turn overs. An Offensive line that simply ruled. Hope this shuts the critics up. Does not matter what happens next. They are going to the Big Show and deserve it. - So-Called "Austin Mayor" - Sunday, Jan 21, 07 @ 5:57 pm: Maybe now Chicago will finally be able to move beyond Mike Ditka. - Gregor - Sunday, Jan 21, 07 @ 6:12 pm: Da BEARSZ! Da Superfans! The snow looked like tickertape falling in a parade. I think we need to update the Shuffle song now, maybe have Corgan produce it. - Boone Logan Square - Sunday, Jan 21, 07 @ 6:41 pm: Super Bowl Prediction: Bearsss 341, AFC Champion -2. - Wumpus - Sunday, Jan 21, 07 @ 10:20 pm: I still want to see Kyle Orton! Seriously, after a slow start, he playe dpretty well. When the saints finally decided to stop the run, Rex came through big time. COngrats Bears - Pat Hickey - Monday, Jan 22, 07 @ 7:38 am: SCAM! Sound Thought from a Sound Man! Now, is the time to put MikeDitka’s wonderful accomplishment in the old humidor! As well as Mongo and the Punky QB - of the whole crew only Dan Hampton seems to understand that his role of icon should be to help others - the man is everywhere. - Jake from Elwood - Monday, Jan 22, 07 @ 9:59 am: Far be it from me to throw Gatorade on the Bears wildfire, but I will now have no reason to watch any of the local news stations for the next two weeks. All Bears and Obama until February 6th. - Tom - Monday, Jan 22, 07 @ 11:21 am: Political winners from the Bears Super Bowl run: 1) George Bush — Saved from two weeks of Katrina retrospectives and extensive footage of areas of New Orleans still in ruins. 2) Richard Daley — Two more weeks of Bears hype means two more weeks of little attention to politics and scandals. Good news for an incumbent with a big lead and an election five weeks away. He also gets to associate himself with a winning team. 3) Incumbent aldermen on shaky footing — Due again to lack of attention to politics. Go Bears! - Robbie - Monday, Jan 22, 07 @ 1:20 pm: Its funny that half the comments talk about finally being able to put the 85 team to rest and the other half use a bunch of stupid slogans from that team. I think regardless of the outcome in 2 weeks, Bears fans need to let the 85 team go. In a way, I want the Bears to win in hopes that it will help the Cubs. I mean the Red Sox, White Sox, and potentially Bears have won championships after being crap for decades. Maybe the Cubs can finally do it. Or maybe lead the league in losses again? - Veritas - Monday, Jan 22, 07 @ 3:42 pm: Long live the ‘85 Bears! - Pat Hickey - Monday, Jan 22, 07 @ 5:03 pm: Long live the ‘85 Bears! Finally, they are old enough to buy their own drinks! - Cental IL Stater - Monday, Jan 22, 07 @ 6:17 pm: I agree with the guy from the 2000 Ravens(?) on the NFL Network who gave this advice to Rex Grossman. No TV, Radio or internet for the next two weeks so that you won’t be influenced by anything. Just go out and play your game. Best advice! Go Bears! - Ditka - Monday, Jan 22, 07 @ 6:54 pm: http://youtube.com/watch?v=iHvZ_Z0OgxA Sorry, comments for this post are now closed.