Bears Fans: Lovie Smith

**CLONECONES** · 12-31-2012, 09:55 AM

can we talk about Lovie/the HC spot again, or no?

**chuckd4735** · 12-31-2012, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by CLONECONES

can we talk about Lovie/the HC spot again, or no?

Chizik to Chicago!

**bostrem00** · 12-31-2012, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by CLONECONES

can we talk about Lovie/the HC spot again, or no?

In the words of another Chicago icon

**Ry4Cy** · 12-31-2012, 09:58 AM

Chicago Bears news: Bears fire coach Lovie Smith - chicagotribune.com

**Mr Janny** · 12-31-2012, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by chuckd4735

Well I'm a Cubs fan, a Bears fan and a Cyclone fan. While all these teams are generally mediocre to below mediocre, I don't necessary accept it. I'm also not a bandwagon fan...

sure you do. If you didn't accept it, at some level, you would have found another team to be a fan of.

The fact that you continually support them, despite their continued mediocrity is acceptance. I mean, there's just no way around that. You can hope they'll get better in the future, but today is still today.

**gocubs2118** · 12-31-2012, 09:59 AM

Good, now bring in someone like Denver's OC and I'll be happy.

**Ry4Cy** · 12-31-2012, 10:01 AM

I have to imagine Mike Tice will also be fired.

**chuckd4735** · 12-31-2012, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by Mr Janny

sure you do. If you didn't accept it, at some level, you would have found another team to be a fan of.

The fact that you continually support them, despite their continued mediocrity is acceptance. I mean, there's just no way around that. You can hope they'll get better in the future, but today is still today.

Well I'm not going to argue semantics with you, but to accept it, IMO, would be to say I'm OK with it. I'm not OK with mediocrity, I want success. On the other hand, I'm not a quitter, nor am I a bandwagon fan. My allegiance will stay the same through thick and thin.

**JBone84** · 12-31-2012, 10:10 AM

The Bears have the offensive and defensive talent to compete in the playoffs, just need to come up with an efficient offensive scheme that they can execute, and upgrade the offensive line through free agents and the draft.

Try to trade Hester for draft picks, because if he's not returning kicks for touchdowns, he's worthless.

**JBone84** · 12-31-2012, 10:10 AM

I hope they keep Dave Toub (special teams coach) and would be okay if they keep Marinelli around as defensive coordinator.

**Mr Janny** · 12-31-2012, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by chuckd4735

Well I'm not going to argue semantics with you, but to accept it, IMO, would be to say I'm OK with it. I'm not OK with mediocrity, I want success. On the other hand, I'm not a quitter, nor am I a bandwagon fan. My allegiance will stay the same through thick and thin.

Ok, so even when they have down years, you don't like it, but you don't give up on them, continue to support them, and hope they get better. That's acceptance. Begrudged acceptance, maybe, but acceptance nonetheless.

**CLONECONES** · 12-31-2012, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by Mr Janny

Ok, so even when they have down years, you don't like it, but you don't give up on them, continue to support them, and hope they get better. That's acceptance. Begrudged acceptance, maybe, but acceptance nonetheless.

Are you suggesting to just "be a fan of whoever is good ATM because I don't want to be associated with bad teams"?

what are you even talking about? lol

**chuckd4735** · 12-31-2012, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by Mr Janny

Ok, so even when they have down years, you don't like it, but you don't give up on them, continue to support them, and hope they get better. That's acceptance. Begrudged acceptance, maybe, but acceptance nonetheless.

Again, you're arguing semantics.

**Mr Janny** · 12-31-2012, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by CLONECONES

Are you suggesting to just "be a fan of whoever is good ATM because I don't want to be associated with bad teams"?

what are you even talking about? lol

exactly, if you truly did not accept mediocrity from time to time, you'd be a bandwagon fan, jumping from hot team to hot team, because you can't accept cheering for mediocrity.

**Mr Janny** · 12-31-2012, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by chuckd4735

Again, you're arguing semantics.

If you'll just accept that you're wrong on this one, we can be done with it. Plus, clonecones wee little head will stop hurting from all the critical thinking he's being forced into. You're hurting the boy! I hope you're happy.