Forte shines in debut as Bears stun Colts
chicagotribune.com 9/8/2008 — The Matt Forte era in Chicago literally began with a bang.
The Bears rookie running back grabbed a second-quarter pass, shook off a blow from linebacker Clint Sessions, then absorbed a vicious stick from Colts safety Bob Sanders.
Sunday Night Football: Bears-Colts [Live Blogs]
deadspin.com 9/8/2008 — It's the second to last game of the first week of the season, of which there will be only two more this decade. It all takes place in venerable Lucas Oil Stadium. How effective will the Bears passing game be? Will we find out what a bursa sac is? How ...
This Matthew Forte Gentleman Appears to Have Some Talent
mouthpiecesports.com 9/8/2008 —
There’s been much hubbub made of the Bears first-round 2008 draft day decisions. They not only passed on Rashard Mendenhall — a local Illinois product apparently afflicted with fumbilitis — but they didn’t even deign to ...
Ogunleye throws it back at all Bears' doubters -
chicagotribune.com 9/8/2008 — INDIANAPOLIS - Adewale Ogunleye glared at a reporter, then shouted, "Y'all didn't give us a chance," as he entered the locker room Sunday. He made his point loud and clear, particularly on the field. Ogunleye was one of the Bears' defensive standouts ...
Chicago vs. Indianapolis - Recap - September 07, 2008
sports.espn.go.com 9/8/2008 — Forte, Bears hand Colts first loss in Sept./Oct. in 21 games INDIANAPOLIS -- Chicago's old formula got a new look Sunday night. It still works. The Bears relied on a strong running game to control the clock, scored on a turnover and took advantage of ...
Bears gushing in Lucas Oil opener -
chicagotribune.com 9/8/2008 — Without question Lucas Oil Stadium's retractable roof, which can close and open in 10 minutes, and its largest movable window wall in the world, open Sunday night, made it an architectural work to behold. But for all the innovations inside the $720 ...
Bears lead Colts 7-3 after 1st quarter (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NFL News 9/8/2008
Rookie running back Justin Forte's 50-yard touchdown run gave the Chicago Bears a 7-3 lead over the Indianapolis Colts at the end of the first quarter Sunday night in the first regular-season game played at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts, who had played ...
