Daily Archives: December 20, 2010

Its Vikings Week and You Know What That Means…

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Tom Shannon

It was in 2001 after a particularly tough loss to the Bears when I found this cry from a Viking fan on the Internet.  Long time readers of my blog posts at various sites over the years know that it … Continue reading →

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Turf Talk Distracts from the Task at Hand

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Like many of the writers in town, Mark Potash at the Chicago Sun-Times is highlighting the weather conditions for tonight’s game against the Vikings.  This quote from Bears linebacker Lance Briggs caught my eye: “‘I’m talking about it now,’ Briggs … Continue reading →

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Harris Apparently Finds Peace, Perspective

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Tom Shannon

I really enjoyed the piece that Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune did on defensive tackle Tommie Harris who has apparently gained perspective as he struggles to perform with knee and leg injuries: “He returned to the starting lineup last … Continue reading →

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Revealing Patriots Victory Over Green Bay Helps the Bears

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Tom Shannon

Dan Pompei at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Hi Dan. Did you see Rodney Harrison‘s take on playing Tom Brady? He said the only way they got to Tom in practice was to play tight press coverage and make … Continue reading →

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