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Tebow can succeed as NFL quarterback, Ditka says
Imagine Tim Tebow, not Jim McMahon, leading the Chicago Bears to the Super Bowl. While that may be a reach, former Bears coach Mike Ditka feels Tebow can succeed in the National Football League. "I think [Tebow] can play quarterback in the NFL, but...Tags: Jim McMahon, Super Bowl, Football, Tim Tebow, New York Jets
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Van Horne knows Long's situation
Keith Van Horne has traveled the path Kyle Long must take as a lanky Bears offensive lineman drafted in the first round. The Bears selected Van Horne with the 11th overall pick in 1981 out of USC. Long was taken 20th Thursday night out of Oregon....
Tags: Howie Long, Oakland Raiders, St. Louis Rams, Football, Super Bowl
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Bears hope history doesn't repeat
The future does not necessarily portend prologue, but the history of first-year Bears coaches warrants concern. As Marc Trestman assumes the leadership reigns for his first season in Chicago, the Bears have not had a first-year coach finish with a...
Tags: Walter Payton, Green Bay Packers, Lovie Smith, Football, Super Bowl
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Trading down from high draft spot is risky
Philadelphia Daily NewsEnter to win a $100 Amazon gift card by picking the first round of the NFL Draft: Play the Daily News' Draft Challenge. (Use promo code F73W.) SO, WHAT HAPPENS when a team selecting in the top 5 of the NFL draft trades down? A relevant question,...Tags: Mark Sanchez, NFL Network (tv network), St. Louis Rams, Ryan Leaf, Geno Smith
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Few NFL Draft prospects for former WPIAL players
The Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewMike Farrell leaves Penn State for good Friday. His next stop is anyone's guess, and that includes Farrell. The offensive tackle, Pitt wide receiver Mike Shanahan and California safety Rontez Miles are among former WPIAL players who are hoping to get...Tags: Geno Smith, New England Patriots, Penn State Nittany Lions, The Pennsylvania State University, Twitter, Inc.
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Former Bears lineman struggles in recovery from stroke
The silence in room 401 created peace and serenity. Former Bears guard Revie Sorey suffered a massive stroke on March 25, 2012, leaving the once eloquent and enthusiastic community leader barely able to utter a word. I visited my rehabbing friend...
Tags: Walter Payton, Physical Conditions, Special Olympics, Dave Duerson, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
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Cooper Rollow 'a reporter at heart'
The letter arrived in July of 1974. My writing clips had been reviewed, my references approved and interview completed. I was hired by the Chicago Tribune, even though the signature at the end of the letter sounded more like one of those fictitious...
Tags: Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, Peyton Manning, Chicago Tribune, High School Sports
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Youth, high school football tackling bill dies
Tribune reporterAbill that sought to limit tackling during youth and high school football practice died in committee Thursday, but its main sponsor said she would continue to press the issue. Rep. Carol Sente, D-Lincolnshire, made numerous changes to the proposed...Tags: High School Sports, Schools, Football, Illinois High School Association, Chicago Bears
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DUI lawyer for Ditka sons faces own legal fight
Special to the TribuneThe attorney who represented two sons of Mike Ditka in recent DUI cases was cited Sunday for driving on a suspended license, which resulted from the lawyer’s own arrest for DUI in October, according to court records and police. Attorney Robert...Tags: Prosecution, Drunk Driving, Lawyers, McHenry, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Interview: Imagine Dragons singer savors flight on the wings of success
Midway through my conversation with Imagine Dragons lead singer Dan Reynolds and his wife, Aja Volkman, in Nellcote's private dining area last week, Volkman — whose band, Nico Vega, opened for Imagine Dragons earlier that night at the House of Blues...
Tags: Music, Charlize Theron, Jake Abel, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., Stuart Townsend
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Kerry Wood still has his fastball when it comes to making pitch for charity
When popular athletes retire, charity work can become a double-edged sword. On one hand, they have more time to dedicate to their cause that they didn't have when they were playing games and training. On the other, they may not have the same star power...
Tags: Chicago Blackhawks, Wrigley Field, Bowling, Marc Trestman, Duncan Keith
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Coaches like Smith hard to find
Getting rid of Lovie Smith does not make the Bears a better team. Only replacing him with a better coach would. Jon Gruden? Hearing he's not coming down from the press box. Bill Cowher has gotten too comfortable wearing makeup. Mike Holmgren? He...
Tags: Josh McDaniels, Super Bowl, Bill Parcells, Bobby Petrino, Gary Kubiak
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Jan 20, 2013
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Dec 31, 2012
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