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This morning Brian Urlacher announced his retirement after 13 years with the Chicago Bears. The Bears decided not to re-sign Urlacher after last season when a reasonable contract deal couldn’t be met. It was an emotional moment for the organization and its fans, but it was a decision I supported and thought necessary for the Bears to stay [...]
I haven’t talked to many Chicago Bears fans who feel overjoyed that the Bears are parting ways with long-time middle linebacker Brian Urlacher. Yet despite any hard feelings fans may have for the decision, letting go of Urlacher was necessary for the Bears to move forward.
For me and many other dog lovers, one of the highlights of Super Bowl Sunday will be watching the ninth annual Puppy Bowl.
Despite having an offensive-minded head coach to lead Jay Cutler, Brandon Marshall, and Matt Forte, there’s still a few holes the Bears need to fill before they get too comfortable.
The latest Bad Lip Reading video took a different direction, dubbing the dialogue and antics of the NFL. And it’s one of their best ones yet.
Tonight, the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame will attempt to prove that their 12-0 record and No. 1 rankings are no fluke against what could be the makings of a dynasty in the second-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide.
I am sure there will be a lot of talk about the changes the Bears should make before next season, but now is the time to look back at the good and the bad from the just-concluded 2012 season.
The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers are currently fighting for first place in the NFC North division, but we must not let that get in the way of the real contest facing the teams this month. Which of the teams’ star quarterbacks rocks the better Movember mustache? Let’s take a look at the competing ‘staches and find out.
Our own Josh Tinley already filled us in this week on why the Detroit Lions always play on Thanksgiving. This year isn’t any different as the Lions take on the visiting Houston Texans.
We have reached the final two weeks of the Big Ten football regular season, and I must say that the games on tap for this Saturday are far from intriguing, though several have major implications.
Sunday night, Jay Cutler got popped while attempting to make a pass near the line of scrimmage. A review ensued, and Bears fans everywhere soon suffered from scary memories of 2011.
Entering the final stretch of the Big Ten season and our picks contest, the conference features some key match ups this weekend. Highlighting the day, at least for fans of the Leaders division, will be the Wisconsin vs. Indiana game, as the winner of this contest controls their own destiny at a chance to compete in the Big Ten Championship game.
As always, we begin with some of the marquee games to pay attention to this week and then provide you with the entire rundown of the college football TV schedule and point spreads for Week 11.
Occasionally, you will notice something in a sporting event that makes you say, “What just happened?” While blunders in the sporting world aren’t an uncommon occurrence, it’s always hilarious to see someone make a major mistake on national television.
The 5 Best Comments Ever Posted on the “Jay Cutler Dominates” Column
People who take the “Jay Cutler Dominates” columns seriously leave some of the funniest comments, so I’d like to share with you my favorites.