Sports Columns
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Bears need to assemble a roster that's younger and ready to playJan 01, 2008 10:00 pm - When Bears coach Lovie Smith says, on the heels of a 7-9 season, "I feel like our arrow is pointed in the right direction," it's almost too easy to disagree. The Bears'...
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Big Ten teams must learn to loosen upJan 01, 2008 10:00 pm - Illinois was doomed in the Rose Bowl as soon as two things happened. The first was a decision Fighting Illini head coach Ron Zook made in mid-December. "Zook won't allow...
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New Year's miracle -- on the iceDec 31, 2007 10:00 pm - It's no exaggeration to think more children opened presents and found Blackhawks jerseys in December than in any month in 20 years. Maybe 30. And so begins a Happy New Y...
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Smith won't speculate on QBs, other Bears positions for 2008Dec 31, 2007 10:00 pm - Rex Grossman, who began the season as the Bears' starting quarterback, was benched but then played much more effectively when re-instated six weeks later, is eligible to...
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For this Illini team, the game remains the key focal pointDec 31, 2007 10:00 pm - PASADENA, Calif. -- We'll soon learn whether Illinois improves on its previous Rose Bowl appearance. But one thing's already clear: Ron Zook's crew did a far better job ...
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Bulls have a shot to succeed under less-intense BoylanDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- The year's end usually doesn't bring so many farewells. I thought Scott Skiles would probably get a few more weeks to turn the Bulls around, considering his ...
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Oh, great! QB situation as confusing as everDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - So much could happen between Sunday and September. Ross Perot and Ralph Nader could be the nominees for president by then. A dozen full baseball teams could be named in ...
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Scandal scars run deep, but this time I have faith in IlliniDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - History indicates Illinois was a shady football program each of the last two times it played in the Rose Bowl. Hmmmmm. In anticipation of the Fighting Illini's appearanc...
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Scandal scars run deep, but this time I have faith in IlliniDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - History indicates Illinois was a shady football program each of the last two times it played in the Rose Bowl. Hmmmmm. In anticipation of the Fighting Illini's appearanc...
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Postcard from the Rose BowlDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Seeking a fresh start for the New Year (and donations for St. Baldrick's fight against children's cancer), I strolled down Wilshire Boulevard on...