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Will Bears send Carimi packing? May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Offensive lineman Gabe Carimi, the Bears' first-round draft pick in 2011, missed his second straight OTA (organized team activity) Tuesday, possibly jeopardizing his future with the team. Carimi continues to work out on his own in Arizona, while teammates learn a new offense under first-year coach Marc Trestman and offensive coordinator Aaron Kromer.
Glenbard North’s Jackson commits to Northwestern May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Every mention of another school conjured comparisons to Northwestern. That's when Justin Jackson realized there was no comparison. "I wanted to become part of the Wildcat family," he said. On Tuesday Jackson made it official when the Glenbard North junior running back announced on Twitter he was committing to Northwestern.
Bears’ Greene finds linebacker more to his liking May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Fourth-round pick Khaseem Greene had a major impact on the Rutgers' defense when he was moved from safety to linebacker, especially with his ability to force fumbles, a skill that should help him fit in nicely in the Bears' defense.
Trestman impressed with QB Blanchard May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Lake Zurich High School's Matt Blanchard is getting a long look in the off-season, and he hopes to impress the new coaching staff enough to hang on to the No. 3 quarterback job behind Jay Cutler and Josh McCown.
Wide receiver Wilson looks like good find for Bears May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Marquess Wilson was a record-setting wide receiver at Washington State but fell to the seventh-round after quitting his team following a dispute with coach Mike Leach, but the tall, thin 20-year-old says he's just happy the Bears are giving him a second chance. "The way I looked at it, I was just happy I got drafted," Wilson said. "I was just happy that I got a second opportunity, another chance to play football again."
OJ Simpson tries ‘Hail Mary motion’ to overturn conviction May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
The return of O.J. Simpson to a Las Vegas courtroom come Monday will remind Americans of a tragedy that became a national obsession and in the process changed the country's attitude toward the justice system, the media and celebrity. He is arguably the most famous American ever charged with murder, and his "trial of the century" cast him in the role of the accused. "An O.J. case is never like any other case," legal expert says.
Bears’ top pick Long will do some long-distance learningMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
After this weekend's rookie mincamp is over, first-round pick Kyle Long won't be able to practice with his Bears teammates until training camp begins in late July, but neither the team nor the Oregon offensive lineman are concerned that the separation will adversely affect his progress.
Bears get Bostic signed in time for rookie minicamp May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
With the signing of second-round linebacker Jonathan Bostic on Thursday, the Bears have already agreed to terms with five of their six draft picks on the eve of this weekend's rookie minicamp. Only first-round pick Kyle Long remains unsigned.
Bears agree to 4-year deal with LB Bostic May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
The Bears have agreed to a four-year contract with second-round draft pick Jon Bostic. A linebacker at Florida, Bostic started every game his final two years in the middle for the Gators and figures to compete with veteran free agent acquisition D.J. Williams for Brian Urlacher's old job.
IHSA changes football safety rules for high schoolers May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Following pressure from state Rep. Carol Sente of Vernon Hills to limit tackling in youth and high school football practice, the Illinois High School Association approved new safety policies Wednesday trying to limit injuries.
IHSA revamps football policies for heat, practices May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
The Illinois High School Association Board of Directors met via conference call on Wednesday, where they approved changes to HYPERLINK "/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.ihsa.org/documents/policy13/Football%2520Policy%252013%2520Final.pdf"IHSA Policy 13, which governs the regulations for safety and heat acclimatization for preseason football practices.
To McWhirter, recognition is always all about the kidsMay 8, 2013 12:00 AM
It's obvious Naperville North girls water polo coach Andy McWhirter prefers talking about his team, players past and present and the growth of the sport than about being inducted into the Illinois Water Polo Hall of Fame in Elmhurst May 28.
Wuerffel, Frazier, Dayne selected for college Hall May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
The only time Tommie Frazier and Danny Wuerffel shared the field during their brilliant college careers, Frazier's Nebraska team trampled Wuerffel and Florida in the 1996 Fiesta Bowl to win the national championship.
More NIU honors for Lynch, Kurisch May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
DEKALB — Jordan Lynch of the Northern Illinois football team and Mary Kurisch from the Huskie volleyball team were named NIU's male and female Athletes of the Year on Thursday night during the fourth annual Victors Awards at the Egyptian Theatre.
Could O’Bannon bring down the NCAA? May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
The storm that's slowly rolling toward Indianapolis quietly gained strength this week with the filing of several devastating documents in a federal court in California. If it stays on course, it's going to hit with biblical force, reducing the National Collegiate Athletic Association to a heap of rubble, which is just fine with Bloomberg columnist Jonathan Mahler.
A Golden derby pick that makes ‘cents’May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
With the size of the melon that floats at the top of this column, you'd think that picking a horse named Orb in the Kentucky Derby would be a no-brainer for me. And you'd be right. Sort of.
Northwestern-area bar shuts doors to Illini May 2, 2013 12:00 AM
The University of Illinois' plans to have coaches and others court fans at a bar near Northwestern's campus have been called off after Wildcats fans objected. The stop was to be part of the Fighting Illini Caravan promotional tour around the state.
Remaining SCC schools left with uncertain future May 2, 2013 12:00 AM
The question is, Now what? In the wake of the Metro Suburban Conference Board of Control's unanimous vote Wednesday to accept seven current Suburban Christian Conference schools effective the 2014-15 academic year, it leaves Montini, St. Francis, Marmion, Rosary, Aurora Christian and Marian Central taken by surprise and twisting in the wind.
Football limits in Texas; spring sports snowed under in North Dakota May 2, 2013 12:00 AM
A lot of the furor has subsided over a recent effort by members of the Illinois state legislature to place limits on the amount of constant contact in high school football practices. But don't start believing this is an issue which will quietly disappear around here. Especially since the one state almost synonymous with high school football is on the verge of enacting practice contact limitations. Nearly two weeks ago, the Texas University Interscholastic League's Medical Advisory Committee recommended a 90-minute limit on full-contact, game-speed practices in the regular season and postseason for its high school football programs. And the recommendation was unanimous.
WIU football coach coming to Geneva May 2, 2013 12:00 AM
MACOMB — Western Illinois head football coach Bob Nielson will hold a meet-and-greet session with Leatherneck football alums at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the FoxFire Restaurant in Geneva.