The Illini were ranked #19 in the country, with a 9-0 record. The opponent at the annual game at the United Center was UNLV. The team the Illini had beaten in the NCAA tourney last year. Well the Illini were flat and the game was torture (as you can infer from the picture). They lost 48 - 64. Game started and ended late. Time to go to the Christmas party.
At least its not possible to lose at the family Xmas party. It was my Dad's 81st birthday. The picture of him blowing out the candles was a fail. This was right after.
The party was great! Forgot about the Illinois game. Always wonderful to get together with family during the holidays. It was hosted by Beth and Steve this year. They had a nice tall tree in the high ceiling room. We didn't get back home until midnight. Had to get going early Sunday for the Bears game.
Along the road to the south suburbs there was this great house decorated for the Christmas season. So cool we stopped to take a picture. Couldn't get it all into a single frame, but this gives you an idea of the display.
The final bit of fun was to be the Bears game. Chicago vs. Seattle, Bears vs. Seahawks. The first half was great football and the Bears were ahead 14-7 at halftime. The sun was shining. It was December 18 and we were sitting in the sun with our jackets open. A rare and glorious treat for Bears fans at home in December. Maybe they were back on track, maybe not. After multiple interceptions and Seahawks scores the season was pretty much over. The Bears lost 14-38. Just 4 weeks ago the Bears were 7 - 3 and heading for a series of weaker opponents. Then Cutler broke his thumb and Forte sprained his knee. 4 losses later and the Bears are 7 - 7. A Detroit win later in the afternoon put the Bears out of their misery. I think they are mathematically eliminated. Bummer. Wait til next year.
Update: turns out they are not mathematically eliminated yet. I don't care.
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