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Smith wants to see Harris practice

Bears coach Lovie Smith wants to see defensive tackle Tommie Harris practicing more often before he puts the Pro Bowler into a game.

Bears' Zack Bowman grabbing interceptions

Given the chance to practice with the Chicago Bears' starters, Zack Bowman has shown he can make interceptions.

Harris game-time decision for Bears

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris will be a game-time decision for Sunday night's game against the Philadelphia Eagles because of an injured left knee, coach Lovie Smith said Friday.

Bears name Kyle Orton as opening day starting QB

Kyle Orton was selected to be the Chicago Bears starting quarterback by coach Lovie Smith on Monday. Orton won the competition with Rex Grossman for the starting job.

Jackson Hails Dungy-Smith Super Bowl

The Rev. Jesse Jackson called the recent triumphs by coaches Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith "one of the great moments in American history," a celebration of what can happen when blacks are given the opportunities to succeed at the highest levels of sports.

Column: Smith, Dungy Make History

It took 41 years for a black head coach to make it all the way to the Super Bowl.

Bears Punish Benson for Leaving Sideline

Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson has been punished by coach Lovie Smith for leaving the sidelines during Friday night's preseason win over San Diego, and for missing a mandatory post-game meeting.

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Disappointment in Chicago

The Chicago Bears made what was thought to be a great move in trading Orton for Cutler, who by the way was going to be the savior for a franchise who has done nothing but waste draft picks on running backs who turn out to be a bust and signing quarterbacks who are average at b …

Bears' Lovie Smith upset with outside criticism of Jay Cutler
Source: USA Today

Bears coach Lovie Smith said he was unhappy when he heard former colleagues Jim Mora and Mike Martz criticize his quarterback, Jay Cutler, for his remarks after Sunday's loss in Green Bay.

Lovie in no rush to name starting QB
Source: Chicago Sun-Times

First-year Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said Tuesday he hopes to name a starting quarterback before the preseason schedule begins. Never mind that he couldn't identify a leader among Josh McCown, John Beck and rookie Chad Henne more than a week into practice.

Colleges block black coaches out ... again
Source: CNN

What's wrong with this picture? Many of you may say nothing. But for black and other minority coaches in college football, and even the NFL, it's déjà vu: another high-profile head coaching job opens up, and they don't even get a shot to interview for the job.

Raiders: We'll kick to Hester
Source: Chicago Sun-Times

Bears coach Lovie Smith called Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin ''a man of his word.''

First Black Super Bowl Coaches Say 'The Lord Set this Up'
Source: The Christian Post

First Black Super Bowl Coaches Say 'The Lord Set this Up' The Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts are headed to Super Bowl XLI and so are the first black head coaches ever to make it all the way to NFL's marquee game.

Superbowl Coaches Share Their Faith
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Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith are making history. Each has coached his team to the verge of a world championship, something no African-American has ever done in professional football. They are old friends.

God's Presence Central To Superbowl
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GOD'S PRESENCE CENTRAL TO SUPERBOWL Two men of God had Kingdom building on their minds at the most pivotal moment in their career

Weekly Picks: NFL Playoffs - Superbowl

SUPERBOWL - After 17 weeks of the regular season and three weeks of playoff football, lots of reflections, observations, and predictions can be made - I only need to make one more.

Lovie On The Outs?

The Chicago Bears have failed to extend Head Coach Lovie Smith's contract after a few other teams gave their respective coaches extensions. There are talks that Mr. Smith will be out the door when his contract expires after the 2008 season.

NFL Playoffs: Great Coaches, Great Franchises

The remaining coaches in the NFL Playoffs have got to be one of the greatest collections ever.

Lovie Smith, 2005 Coach of the Year

It's great to see Coach Smith named 2005 Coach of the Year:

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