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Mike Ditka considered Walter Payton the greatest Bear of all and his play over 13 Bears seasons supports Ditka's accolade. "Sweetness" was the No. 4 pick out of Jackson State in 1975 and before his retirement in 1987 had set 16 NFL records, including that of all-time leading rusher with 16,726 total yards. Payton had only three seasons in which he had fewer than 300 carries and two of those were strike-shortened. He scored 125 touchdowns, caught a franchise-record 492 passes and averaged 4.4 yards for his career despite his being the only real threat in Bears offenses and the target of defenses for all but a few of his seasons. Among the countless superlatives lavished on Walter was that of...
Mike Ditka considered Walter Payton the greatest Bear of all and his play over 13 Bears seasons supports Ditka's accolade. "Sweetness" was the No. 4 pick out of Jackson State in 1975 and before his retirement in 1987 had set 16 NFL records, including that of all-time leading rusher with 16,726 total yards. Payton had only three seasons in which he had fewer than 300 carries and two of those were strike-shortened. He scored 125 touchdowns, caught a franchise-record 492 passes and averaged 4.4 yards for his career despite his being the only real threat in Bears offenses and the target of defenses for all but a few of his seasons. Among the countless superlatives lavished on Walter was that of a Minnesota Viking who declared, "Once you got ahold of him, you weren't sure you should have." A race car driver, restauranteur, investor, speaker, businessman and entrepreneur, Payton died of liver disease in 1999, six years after he was elected to the Hall of Fame.
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Ravens faithful can have Michael Oher on the Christmas tree this year
The Baltimore SunWhat's purple, white and can hang on your tree's blind side? It's a Michael Oher-nament! Hallmark has just released a sneak preview of it's 2012 Keepsake Ornaments -- and the Ravens offensive tackle has made the cut. It's a first time a Raven has...Tags: Charles Woodson, Christmas, Michael Oher, Baltimore Ravens, NFL Draft
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Ravens bring back veteran Matt Birk on three-year deal
The Baltimore SunAs the Ravens await word on whether free agent left guard Evan Mathis will accept their multi-year offer, they addressed one spot on their offensive line Friday, agreeing in principle to a three-year deal with veteran center Matt Birk that is pending a...Tags: Eric Winston, Chuck Pagano, Matt Birk, New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles
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Ravens center Birk wants to return, not retire
Center Matt Birk, who was strongly considering retirement after his 14th NFL season, is interested in returning to the Ravens for the 2012 campaign.
Birk’s agent, Joe Linta, informed the Ravens of the veteran’s intentions today at the NFL...Tags: Andre Gurode, Baltimore Ravens, Football, Matt Birk, John Harbaugh
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Here's Matt Birk zip-lining with Roger Goodell
If Ravens center Matt Birk has decided to retire, he hasn’t announced it yet. Birk has, however, decided to go zip-lining with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Birk, a candidate for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award, is in Indianapolis for...Tags: San Diego Chargers, Charles Tillman, Philip Rivers, Baltimore Ravens, Football
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Birk named Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year
Ravens veteran center Matt Birk was named the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year on Saturday night, recognition for his consistent play on the field and his commitment to community endeavors.
Birk is the first Ravens player to win the award, given...Tags: Sports Illustrated, Anthony Munoz, San Diego Chargers, Philip Rivers, Matt Birk
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Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis vows to return for next season
It took Ray Lewis a long time to put his suit on after the AFC championship was over on Sunday. He got dressed in silence, he made sure his tie was straight and his jacket wasn't wrinkled. Then, he stood in the eye of a small media storm, smiled into...Tags: San Diego Chargers, Tandon Doss, American Football Conference, Michael Oher, Brendon Ayanbadejo
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Boldin makes immediate impact for Ravens
It didn't take long for Anquan Boldin to make his presence known.
The first ball quarterback Joe Flacco threw in the wide receiver's direction ended up as a 21-yard completion that led to a Billy Cundiff 48-yard field goal and a seven-point lead that the...Tags: Jeff Maehl, Brandon Harris, San Diego Chargers, American Football Conference, Tandon Doss
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Birk named team's Walter Payton Man of the Year
Ravens center Matt Birk was voted by the team as the 2011 Water Payton Man of the Year, the club announced Friday morning.
Birk was the seven-time Man of the Year for the Minnesota Vikings and named one of three finalists for the 2008 NFL’s...Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Football, Minnesota Vikings, Matt Birk
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Scouting report: No. 8 Towson vs. No. 6 Lehigh
No. 8 Towson (9-2, 7-1 Colonial Athletic Association) vs. No. 6 Lehigh (10-1, 5-0 Patriot League)
NCAA FCS Second Round
Time: 3:35 p.m.
Where: Johnny Unitas Stadium
Television: ESPN3
Radio: 1570 AM
Series: Lehigh leads series 10-1
What's at stake:...Tags: Johnny Unitas, College Sports, Football, Towson Tigers, College Football
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College football scouting report: Towson at Rhode Island
No. 8 Towson (8-2, 6-1 Colonial Athletic Association) @ Rhode Island (3-7, 2-5)
Time: Saturday, 12:30 p.m.
Site: Meade Stadium, South Kingstown, R.I.
Radio: 1570 AM
Series: Rhode Island leads 6-5.
What's at stake: Towson looks to close out its...Tags: Doug Johnson, Brandon Johnson, College Sports, Football, Towson Tigers
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Roch Around the ClockMajor League Baseball celebrated another historic moment last night, this one coming from an esteemed member of the Cincinnati Reds. One of the true greats of the game has joined an exclusive club. Paul Bako had the first multi-homer game of......Tags: Cincinnati Reds, Major League Baseball, Baltimore Orioles, Brian Roberts, Jay Gibbons
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Baugh, perhaps greatest ever, dies at 94
O, by the WaySports fans love to talk in superlatives, especially who was the greatest in a given sport. Ruth in baseball. Gretzky in hockey. And then there are the debates. Jordan or Chamberlain? Bobby Jones or Tiger Woods? The differences in eras......Tags: John Madden, Football, Jim Thorpe, Washington Redskins, Sammy Baugh
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