Bears 2025

[gonzoron]

https://www.therepublic.com/2025/12/18/gov-braun-says-hell-work-to-build-chicago-bears-a-stadium-in-northwest-indiana/

FTA: 

"Indiana Gov. Mike Braun issued a statement on the Bears’ decision Wednesday evening.

“The Chicago Bears recognize Indiana’s pro-business climate, and I am ready to work with them to build a new stadium in Northwest Indiana,” Braun said. “This move would deliver a major economic boost, create jobs, and bring another premier NFL franchise to the Hoosier State. Let’s get it done.”

When asked last week about whether the state should make a bid to bring the Bears to Indiana, Braun said, “Why wouldn’t you want to be discussing it?”

But the governor wouldn’t say whether he’d had conversations about the idea. “I have had discussions on a lot of different things,” Braun told IBJ Editor Lesley Weidenbener, who asked about the Bears during IBJ Media’s Innovate Central Indiana event at the Westin hotel in downtown Indianapolis.

“I’m never going to think small on any of it, but if I do it, it’s going to work,” he said about the Bears.

Braun told IBJ that sports is an important industry for Indiana. “It’s a winner economically,” he said.

And the governor, who played football in high school, said he supports state involvement in stadium and other sports-related projects. But, Braun added, the finances “have to be doable.”

He said he supports projects that help Indiana “remain a hub of athletics.”"

[Bobref]

15 minutes ago, gonzoron said:

 

I don’t know much about that area. It’s near the I-94/Broadway interchange. Historically, it’s been underwater a lot due to its proximity to the Little Calumet River. They have done a lot of flood control improvements to the Little Cal in the last 10 yrs. or so.

Just now, gonzoron said:

https://www.therepublic.com/2025/12/18/gov-braun-says-hell-work-to-build-chicago-bears-a-stadium-in-northwest-indiana/

FTA: 

"Indiana Gov. Mike Braun issued a statement on the Bears’ decision Wednesday evening.

“The Chicago Bears recognize Indiana’s pro-business climate, and I am ready to work with them to build a new stadium in Northwest Indiana,” Braun said. “This move would deliver a major economic boost, create jobs, and bring another premier NFL franchise to the Hoosier State. Let’s get it done.”

When asked last week about whether the state should make a bid to bring the Bears to Indiana, Braun said, “Why wouldn’t you want to be discussing it?”

But the governor wouldn’t say whether he’d had conversations about the idea. “I have had discussions on a lot of different things,” Braun told IBJ Editor Lesley Weidenbener, who asked about the Bears during IBJ Media’s Innovate Central Indiana event at the Westin hotel in downtown Indianapolis.

“I’m never going to think small on any of it, but if I do it, it’s going to work,” he said about the Bears.

Braun told IBJ that sports is an important industry for Indiana. “It’s a winner economically,” he said.

And the governor, who played football in high school, said he supports state involvement in stadium and other sports-related projects. But, Braun added, the finances “have to be doable.”

He said he supports projects that help Indiana “remain a hub of athletics.”"

So, the Governor is an athletic supporter. 😉

[Sparty]

How cool would a new stadium right in the lake in Indiana?   Boats can drive up like UT, casinos right there.  @Coach Nowlincan ride his bicycle to games.  This concept is really intriguing.  I enjoy the bears, not a fan like coach and others, but I can definitely get behind that move.  

[Bash Riprock]

55 minutes ago, Bobref said:

Wonder what his source is. The General Assembly isn’t even in session, and won’t be until Jan. 5. It’s BS.

Not at all confirming accuracy. Sharing tweet. May simply be wishful thinking 

[Bobref]

46 minutes ago, Sparty said:

right in the lake in Indiana?

Where?

[Sparty]

48 minutes ago, Bobref said:

Where?

Lol. Meant on the lakefront.  Where?  GREAT question.  Any old mills that way not in use?

[Bobref]

16 minutes ago, Sparty said:

Lol. Meant on the lakefront.  Where?  GREAT question.  Any old mills that way not in use?

That would certainly make the environmental cleanup companies happy. But pretty expensive.

[Sparty]

1 minute ago, Bobref said:

That would certainly make the environmental cleanup companies happy. But pretty expensive.

Oh yeah. Agreed.  

[gonzoron]

New Gary Bears official logo

 

[Bash Riprock]

Back in time…..

 

[Sparty]

Wow!

What a throw. What a catch. What a game.  

[Bobref]

You have got to be kidding me!

[PHJIrish]

Pretty nice Bear comeback last night.

And as far as the Indiana Bears, we have OTC gun sales here in the Hoosier state, and enough folks from Chicago come and take part in that enterprise. So, rule nothing out.  And as far as politicians with their hands out, Indiana is second to none!

[Bash Riprock]

[Bobref]

1 hour ago, Bash Riprock said:

 

And 2 roughing the passer penalties, including the hit on Jordan Love that knocked him out of the game.

[Bash Riprock]

2 hours ago, Bobref said:

And 2 roughing the passer penalties, including the hit on Jordan Love that knocked him out of the game.

 

[gonzoron]

2 hours ago, Bobref said:

And 2 roughing the passer penalties, including the hit on Jordan Love that knocked him out of the game.

Helmet driven right into Love's facemask. I hope he has to pay a hefty fine for that, he should have been ejected.

[Bash Riprock]

 

[Bash Riprock]

9 hours ago, gonzoron said:

Helmet driven right into Love's facemask. I hope he has to pay a hefty fine for that, he should have been ejected.

If a fine is deserved, I’m sure a second year player will receive it. 

[Coach Nowlin]

It's a bang bang play, fine, yes, probably, ejectable, cmon .....   silly talk 

 

11 Wins

Playoffs

Get 1 more and lets host

get 2 more and .......who knows 

That throw by CW18, aided by his painted nails btw, seem like the locker room is okay with his leadership, just saying) was the highest rated throw this year according to PFF

Onto SF and SNF 

 

[Bash Riprock]

Cubs giving Da Bears love….

 

[Bash Riprock]

Great pic of Coach his family has shared after he went to bed last night….

 

Edited December 28, 2025 by Bash Riprock

[Sparty]

Well, that sure was a good start.  

[Sparty]

Well.  That was short lived.  SF looks good.  

[Coach Nowlin]

sold Lions game:   Heading to Wisconsin Saturday to check out my Boilers on the road, just became to much......

 

Do we sell the Playoff game.........  

seats in our sections are listed fro $1100 EACH , that pays for 94% of total season ticket for my seat..... however we've made back and then some already...Im sure the tax bill will be outrageous  AGAIN.   smh 

 

https://seatgeek.com/chicago-bears-tickets/1-10-2026-chicago-illinois-soldier-field/nfl/17870634?quantity=3&selected=s%3A436+r%3A4

I am section 436 Row 18, 1st 3 seats on aisle........