If you think the stock market has been volatile recently, try taking a look at the local NFL team.
One week the Bears are world-beaters, the ferocious team from 2006 that marched all the way to the Super Bowl. The next week they’re the fumbling, bumbling Bears of 2007.
Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average may be sinking at a frightening clip, but at least it’s consistent.
To demonstrate the point, RedEye has constructed a highly scientific graph to chart the Bears’ performance against the Dow. See for yourself. michael hines for redeye
DJIA: 11,511
Hmmm. This quarter’s 401(k) statement won’t be pretty.
DJIA: 10,918
Guess we’ll have Top Ramen for dinner tonight. And tomorrow night. And …
DJIA: 11,016
Yes! Looks like we will be able to retire by age 80.
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Hester catches three passes in his return to the lineup, and the Bears even their record with a 24-20 win over Philly.
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The Bears notch their first blowout, 34-7, but it’s against lowly and winless Detroit.
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Kyle Orton rallies the Bears to a 20-19 lead over Atlanta with 11 seconds left, yet they find a way to lose 22-20 on a game-ending field goal.
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Terrence Metcalf is suspended four games for violating the NFL’s policy on anabolic steroids and related substances.
BEARS: Rookie running back Matt Forte rushes for 123 yards and a TD as the Bears trounce Indianapolis 29-13.
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Tight end Greg Olsen coughs up two fumbles and Devin Hester suffers a rib injury in a 20-17 loss at Carolina.
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Former Bears QB Brian Griese passes for 407 yards and two touchdowns to ruin the Bears’ home opener, 27-24.
DJIA: 10,365
Good news, Mom and Dad: We’re moving in!
DJIA: 9,956
So now we’re down to 9,956? What the heck: Let’s go for triple digits!
DJIA: 9,388
How much is a pint of plasma going for these days?
DJIA: 8,578
Feel the burn.
