Drawing a Line in the Mud

Today we have guest writer Francisco’s latest contribution about the debacle at Soldier Field.  I’m glad more people are speaking up about this; how well worn is the adage ”it’s just Chicago!  It’s frigid!  The frozen tundra, that’s how it is!”  Give me a break, seriously.  Anyways, enjoy it! Yay, football! With the end of the NFL lockout, we were warned that everything would come rapid fire. From free agency to trades and accelerated training camps, we’ve seen it all. The Chicago Bears, however, seem to have fast forwarded to December. That’s where we hear about how horrible the Soldier Field turf is, and the beginning of the whole “Grass vs FieldTurf” debate. It’s now early August, and this debate is ALREADY starting? What? Every year, the Bears host a family day at Soldier Field. They sell tickets, and you can watch a full Bears practice, enjoy the festivities and it all end...