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Started myself in the mid 80's... one of the first games I ever watched was Superbowl XX and I've been a Bears fan ever since :)

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I have been a Bears fan Since I saw Walter Payton play I think in 82 he was just an amazing RB and has done so much for the people of Chicago even after his tragic death in 1999.:cry:

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My first experience of it was Superbowl XIX (San Francisco 49ers vs. Miami Dolphins), and I only watched it out of curiosity. Before the first quarter was finished, I was hooked; after that I watched the regular seasons until I moved into my own flat (and thus away from the parents' TV) in 1999.

I remember the Bears' runaway season ('85) - 15 wins, 1 loss, wasn't it? And that season the Green Bay Packers blasted in out of nowhere ('96) after 29 years of obscurity - no longer the underdogs but a serious team. Bret Favre was a hell of a quarterback in Superbowl XXXI - that season was a real pleasure to watch.

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You are correct 15-1, a great year Super bowl shuffle, 46 defence and some of the best players to grace the field. Not much to shout about since those great days except for the Super Bowl against the Colts in 2007 and I fear this season will be a blow out.
One day I hope we will find a team that can measure up to the 85 BEARS.

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As if things couldn't get any better, it's been announced that the hosts for Channel 4's coverage will be Gary Imlach and Mike Carlson. :D

http://www.nfluk.com/news/imlach-and...nf-050910.html

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Great News , all we need is the Snorting logo and Bonnie Tyler :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOxnS0zZT8c

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Well, there is this bit at the end of the article:

I think they have something special planned for the old-school fans. :)

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There's a preview of tonight's game on BBC Radio 5 (not 5 Live Sports Extra) at 21:00.

Also, for those without Sky Sports tonights season opener will be broadcast on 5 Live Sports Extra.

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The Vikings to win tonight

Is Favre playing?

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Apparently so. Whether his ankle holds out for the whole game is another matter.

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Nah, Saints for that one..

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Vikings were down 7-3 with 40 seconds left before half-time and Favre does his specialty

Saints 7 Vikings 9 at the half.

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and a final score of (spoilers as most record and watch it during the day)

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Yes. Well done K!

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I don't know whether I am being overly picky, but you have stated in the first post that SKy will show 18:00 games and 21:15 games.

Now as most NFL fans know, the later afternoon games can start at either 21:05 or 21:15. Am I reading too much into this, or will Sky only go for the 21:15 starts.

I know there was some furore in recent seasons with games overlapping and missing the start of Game 2, so I was wondering whether this is a conscious decision to try and reduce the chance of overrunning?:angel: