NFL.com's Ian Rapoport is reporting that Chicago Bears Coach Lovie Smith has been fired.
NFL.com is reporting that Chicago Bears Coach Lovie Smith has been fired. The Bears failed to make the playoffs despite starting the season 7-1. The team struggled to a 10-6 finish and lost out on the final playoff spot to the Minnesota Vikings. The Bears have not made the playoffs in five of the last six seasons. Smith did get the Bears to the Super Bowl in 2006. In recent years the Bears offense has been inconsistent, despite trading two first round picks for quarterback Jay Cutler. The Chicago Tribune noted that Smith had gone through four offensive coordinators during his tenure. Smith compiled an 80-63 record as head coach of the Chicago Bears since 2004, Yahoo! Sports reported. For more news and updates, "like" us on Facebook or …
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Care to Cure benefits research, programs and summer camp for children with diabetes.
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Saturday, February 12, 2011
Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith and his wife, MaryAnne, will serve as event honorary chairs of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) seventh annual Care to Cure: A Sunday Brunch at 11 a.m. March 6, at the Soldier Field United Club. Care to Cure is an annual fundraiser that benefits ADA research, programs and advocacy with a special opportunity for guests to support ADA summer camp for children with diabetes. Smith and his wife, who reside in Lake Forest, will be joined by CBS Sports Director Ryan Baker, who will serve as Master of Ceremonies. During the afternoon, guests will enjoy a seated brunch, music, a silent auction and an opportunity to fund camp scholarships. For the first time, VIP guests will also have the opportunity to attend…
Bob Sullivan
10:58 pm on Thursday, December 22, 2011
Ok, Santa. I can offer you a 3 year contract at 6 million a year, plus incentives if you can throw 25 touchdowns in the first year. more ›