chicagotribune.com - 11/4/2008
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Linebacker, Smith ask fans to show support
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Brian Urlacher wiggled his fingers in the air as he departed the field at halftime, a gesture interpreted as mocking toward the jeering fans. His actions fueled criticism on talk-radio shows Monday morning.
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nfl.fanhouse.com - 11/4/2008
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nfl.fanhouse.com —
The stigma attached to Rex Grossman nowadays is
nearly palpable. Last night in the chat , I...
simply typed, "Rex Grossman is not as bad as most people think." In the ensuing exchange, I was bombarded with messages telling me how much he sucks. I never ...
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Lovie Smith and Brian Urlacher to Fans: Stop Booing Rex ...
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Bears News and Notes - 11/04/08
Windy City Gridiron —
... Craig Steltz is one of the most improved players since the close of camp. Good thing, because we are going to need him with Brown down.
''If Craig doesn't make the interception, who knows,'' coach Lovie Smith said. ''You need your free safety to make some plays like that. Craig did a lot of good things. He's been paying attention, ready for his opportunity, and it was good to see him make plays like that.''
*** Urlacher takes offense to the fans booing Grossman.
"We've got a quarterback who comes ...
Booing Rex a Pathetic Act
Da' Bears Blog —
... Brian Urlacher says about Rex, "Lucky for him he's resilient and he came back and led us to two scoring drives. But man, it's tough." The question is simple: would you rather win Sunday or see Rex fail? If the answer is the latter, you're not a fan of this team and I'd prefer you spend a few minutes each day somewhere else. If you want this team to win a big game against a big time team, let #8 know you're behind him Sunday. Even if only for a few weeks. ...
Lovie Smith and Brian Urlacher to Fans: Stop Booing Rex Grossman
FanHouse —
... hit the turf, I texted my brother with: "Great, now a bunch of idiots are gonna boo after every incompletion." Sure enough, flocks of boos were heard in Grossman's direction in the third quarter. ...
Lovie Smith, Brian Urlacher: Stop Booing Grossman, Please
MOUTHPIECE Blog // A Chicago-Addled Sports Blog —
... argument. (Though I side more with the booing than the not booing.) I think fans have paid good money for their seats, and if they are displeased with the performance of the team on the field, they are well within their right to boo, boo and boo some more. However, it certainly isn’t going to help the psyche of the team or player you are directing the ire at, so is this really the best course of action? (If you are drunk, this hypothetical question does not apply to you.)
Enter Lovie Smith and Brian Urlacher (via FanHouse). ...
Canada’s Finest, Testicle Eaters, and Grossman
F Juice.com —
... if that doesn’t get you fired up, then maybe you should check out this testicle eating contest.
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Bleacher Report - NFL 11/4/2008
The NFC North definitely had its ups and downs Sunday. The division leading Bears lost their starting quarterback but beat Detroit, the Packers almost knocked the Titans from the ranks of the unbeaten, and the Vikings beat the red-hot Texans in the ...
