Sports Columns
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Bazsali ready to tackle Rockford Lutheran challengeDec 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Resurrecting a football program with 6 wins in the last seven years wouldn't seem to be for a retiring type on the verge of turning 65. But Bruce Bazsali isn't the type ...
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Are relaxed rules resulting in fewer NHL power plays?Dec 15, 2009 10:00 pm - The Blackhawks haven't been the only team struggling to score goals. It's happening as well in places such as Boston, Detroit, Dallas, Philadelphia and Calgary. Checking...
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It's time for the Big Ten to woo Irish againDec 15, 2009 10:00 pm - It's a classic storytelling device. Boy woos girl. Girl snubs boy. Time passes. Boy deals with the pain. Girl realizes she might have been hasty (and recognizes the sing...
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Bears glass always half full with Wannstedt, SmithDec 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Listening to Lovie Smith rehash the Bears' eighth loss in 13 games, I couldn't help but flash back to the dog days of the Dave Wannstedt era. You remember, even if you d...
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Bryant shows how excellence can defeat allDec 15, 2009 10:00 pm - It was hard to tell whether this was Kobe Bryant I was watching Tuesday night, or Michael Jordan, or even Tiger Woods. Somehow they all blurred together as the Lakers be...
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Coaches debate pros and cons of moving players upDec 14, 2009 10:00 pm - One of the most predictable chants from student sections at basketball gyms - not counting their displeasure with the referees - always involves the fans trying to hype ...
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Removing only Turner won't do Cutler any goodDec 14, 2009 10:00 pm - So you want a new offensive coordinator. OK, let's say the Bears bring in that new guy in 2010, and let's also assume for a moment that head coach Lovie Smith keeps his ...
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Where oh where did Bears go?Dec 14, 2009 10:00 pm - Where are the Bears that a lot of us grew up with? Where are the Monsters of the Midway, win or lose? Where are the physical, aggressive, intense, tough and strong Bears...
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Will Cutler ever learn to protect the ball?Dec 13, 2009 10:00 pm - You can make all the excuses you want for Jay Cutler. His line stinks, his receivers are clueless, and he has no running game. His head coach is too this, and his coordi...
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John Dietz's fantasy focusDec 13, 2009 10:00 pm - Week 14 superstar There were some amazing performances Sunday by players like Ray Rice (219 yards from scrimmage, TD) and Andre Johnson (11 catches, 193 yards, 2 TDs). B...