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Lovie-speak is a charade
When Chicago Bears coach talks, he doesn't say anything, but his words must be heard to be disbelieved > Rick Morrissey: I woke up Tuesday morning contemplating a boycott of Lovie Smith. This concerned me because it seemed to suggest I had just dreamed of the dull Bears coach, which would mean that even my dreams put me to sleep. And I'm confused enough as it is.
Chicago Bears players support coach Lovie Smith
Chicago Bears players support coach Lovie Smith
chicagotribune.com — Copyright 2009, Chicago Tribune (more) Chicago Bears players support coach Lovie Smith
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Fire Lovie Smith And Watch How Slightly Irked A Man Can Become
Fire Lovie Smith And Watch How Slightly Irked A Man Can Become
blogdownchicagobears.com — Fans and sports writers may no longer be appreciative of his phlegmatic ways, but Lovie Smith’s players... seem to like it. From the Tribune : “Smith’s monotone, sleep-inducing responses to questions that often frustrate the media actually seem to reassure his players .” ... (more) Fire Lovie Smith And Watch How Slightly Irked A Man Can ...
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Chicago vs. Arizona Preview
Da' Bears Blog — ... Why do I like the Chicago Bears this week? I always like the Chicago Bears. Because writers are launching attacks on the head coach and players are being forced to come to his defense.  When Lovie's back has been to the wall, the Bears have provided big time efforts and ended speculation about his job security. Because I'm expecting a big performance out of Jay Cutler against the league's 20th ranked pass defense.  Cutler's year has been mediocre, marred by shoddy offensive line play and poor red zone decision making.  ...

Bears Love Lovie, Even if Chicago Doesn't
FanHouse — ... The complaints range from Lovie's penchant to avoid showing any emotion on the sideline to his not properly preparing players for games to his almost scripted non-answer answers in press conferences. Regardless of the reason, Lovie is not particularly loved, at present, in Chicago ... ...

Bears Love Lovie, Even if Fans Don't
FanHouse — ... The complaints range from Lovie's penchant to avoid showing any emotion on the sideline to his not properly preparing players for games to his almost scripted non-answer answers in press conferences. Regardless of the reason, Lovie is not particularly loved, at present, in Chicago ... ...

Bears Love Lovie, Even if Fans Don't
FanHouse — ... The complaints range from Lovie's penchant to avoid showing any emotion on the sideline to his not properly preparing players for games to his almost scripted non-answer answers in press conferences. Regardless of the reason, Lovie is not particularly loved, at present, in Chicago ... ...

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