December was as cold as I could remember here in the Hoosierland. For most of the month we had snow and cold. The temperatures were far below the historical daily averages for the month. The temperatures were more what we would expect in January -- teens and twenties for highs.
So far, January has been unexpectedly mild. The temps have been in the 50's the past two days. In fact I was awakened early this morning by a tumultuous thunderstorm. Lightening split the sky and thunder rumbled hard enough to rattle pictures on the walls. A true spring thunderstorm. The weatherman says we can expect a return to reality as the temperature will drop 30 degrees today and we can expect snow over night.
Hoosiers are in a high state of excitement. Those who live in the Northern third of the state are high on the Bears. Chicago looks as tough as it was in '85, at least as far as the defense. Can born-Hoosier Rex Grossman coax enough points from the anemic offense to top Carolina? Will Purdue graduate Kyle Orton have to save the day as Grossman gets hurt? Rex averages about four games a season without injury, so he is due.
The mighty, mighty Colts begin their Superbowl run against the Steelers. Joey Porter maintains the Colts are physical enough to beat the Steelers. I guess the smash they laid on them in the last meeting must have rattled his brain. Maybe the shot he took to the ass a few years ago did more brain damage than previously thought.
Some think the Colts maybe rusty after a month of meaningless games. Remember the Colts were 0-5 in the preseason and then went on a remarkable roll. They were unstoppable in the regular season and I see no reason that the trend should stop.
Steelers fans will bring their terrible towels to the game Sunday. I guess that is so they have a place to dry their tears as the Steelers take a terrible beating.
Bears 13 Panthers 10
Colts 28 Steelers 21
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