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Zac went 11-5 in week 12 of the NFL. Here are his picks for week 13.

He may have a strange name, but once you get past that you see the immense talent behind Lovie Smith. This was a man destined to lead an NFL team.

The Indianapolis Colts announced quarterback Peyton Manning had restructured his contract to give the team more room under the salary cap, while the Chicago Bears's Lovie Smith - the NFL's lowest-paid coach - will coach in 2007 with an expiring contract.

Lovie Smith, who led the Chicago Bears to their first Super Bowl appearance since 1985, signed a contract extension Wednesday night. The deal, reportedly worth $22 million over four years, will keep Smith in Chicago through the 2011 season.

Bottom line is that Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith have more than paid their dues throughout their respective careers. And they both did an excellent job in coaching teams that none of the so-called "experts" in the sports media picked to go to the Super Bowl, much less win it.

With one year left on his current contract, Chicago Bears Head Coach Lovie Smith hopes he will reach a deal soon with Bears management. Smith told the Associated Press that, "Sometimes with a contract it takes time. But I'm confident we'll get it done."

The Bears say they will make another extension offer to head coach Lovie Smith, but I say it's too late and he should look for greener pastures.

Super Bowl XLI will feature an African American head coach for the first time in the history of the NFL. Check that. It will feature two of them. A sign of things to come, or merely proof that it's impossible to keep a man down when he is so good at what he does?

The Super Bowl Could Spell for Job Opportunities for Minority Coaches

Coach Bill Walsh's impact goes even deeper when you consider that Coach Dungy was once the mentor of his 2006 Super Bowl adversary in Coach Lovie Smith. In all some 30 NFL coaches have been either directly or indirectly impacted by this great man's influence.

There were a ton of coaching changes over the offseason and while some new coaches have struggled, there are some coaches out there who are surprising us all. Through week 11, here are the top 5 Coach of the Year contenders

Barring the incredible performances of Lovie Smith, Marvin Lewis and Tony Dungy, I firmy believe that Saban's performance - in his first season as a professional head coach, mind you - was worthy of the NFL Coach Of The Year award.

I am going on record right now to say that Chicago Bears head coach, Lovie Smith, is making a monumental mistake by not starting veteran quarterback Brian Griese ahead of incumbent starter Rex Grossman

I really like what head coach, Lovie Smith has accomplished in his three years at the helm of the Bears and they will be a legitimate contender in the NFC in 2006.

The Chicago Bears might have paid more money to head coach Lovie Smith than they wanted but keeping him was worth every penny.

San Diego Chargers general manager AJ Smith appears to have become a clone of the man who replaced his predecessor in Buffalo.

Tony Dungy was a great athlete who became the youngest assistant coach in NFL history, and from there has gone to become a highly successful head man who now is on the verge of his first title.

When it comes to equality, the upcoming 2006 NFL season, may be the ultimate showcase in NFL history. At no time in recent memory can I recall there being so many legitimate contenders in each of the respective conferences.

The 2006 NFL season, like most every other season, has had its share of surprises - and its share of certainties. Having said that, here are my NFL midseason awards.

The AFC is the better NFL conference because of experienced coaches and quarterbacks.

The NFL Off Season is a long one, expect plenty of expected and unexpected moves to come around.

A preview of the 2006 NFL season for the Chicago Bears.

The improbable NFC Championship matchup between the Chicago Bears and the New Orleans Saints is now a reality that will have football fans all over the country tuned in to see if the Saints can continue their surprising Cinderella season.

The Chicago Bears won their playoff game against Seattle thanks to the kicker. I think they deserve more respect than they get.

From the Super Bowl Champions to the team with the worst records, and everyone in-between, it's time to separate the contenders from everyone else. Where does your favorite team stand?

Peyton Manning and the Colts finally got the monkey off their backs last season by bowling over the Bears for the title. Which team is in pole position this fall?

A look at the 2007 Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears have expressed the clear intention of Rex Grossman continuing to be the quarterback for the season. Grossman has been an enigma of sorts and has fluctuated from brilliant at times to absolutely horrible at others.

The Chicago Bears franchise enjoyed most of their success in their early years, however, they have played in two Super Bowls since 1985.

Under the NFL's Rooney Rule, any team in the National Football League offering a head coaching position must interview at least one minority candidate.

To borrow a phrase from one of the world's greatest proponents of equality, the late, great, Dr. Martin Luther King, I must say, that when it comes to an African-American head coach finally leading his team to a Super Bowl victory...

The 2005 Chicago Bears had their defense lead them to the NFC North Crown and the playoffs. But a Division Championship will not be enough to appease fans in the Windy City, who are expecting Super Bowl a la Baltimore in 2000. Can they do it?

Although the offense for the Chicago Bears struggled to put points on the board, it was the nasty and tenacious defense that kept opposing teams from scoring.

I guess it is only fitting that in this time of celebration for beloved civil rights leader and national icon, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., that, not only one, but two, African-American men have a chance to make history.

It's never too early to discuss potential NFL coaching vacancies.

The Chicago Bears Defensive Tackle Tank Johnson might have put the proverbial final nail in the coffin on his troubled--but what had the potential to be a promising--NFL career.

Which NFL head coach is the best in the business? Following a thrilling 2007 regular season filled with suspense and surprises, this article will rank each head coach based on past and present performances.

There has been a lot of coverage about the NFL coaches headed to the Super Bowl this year. The pair will comprise the first African American coaches ever to take a team to the big game.

NFL Black Coaches are finding they can expect less pay, shorter contracts and unrealistic expectations when compared to their Caucasian counterparts. What can be done to assist the African American coach with equitable treatment and a fair chance at success.

Devin Hester already has set an NFL record for most kicks returned for scores in a single season, and he's just a rookie!

As we approach the mid-way point of another NFL season, it is now time for my annual NFL column ranking the league's general managers. I'll be honest and admit that it doesn't take a rocket scientist to compile this column.

When the Chicago Bears ended their 2006 season as Super Bowl losers, there was, to say the least, a degree of optimism heading into next year.

A look at the teams currently sitting with the top 10 picks in next year's draft.

The Chicago Bears are a professional football team that plays in the National Football League. The Bears play in the North Division of the National Football Conference.

Chicago is known for many good things such as having great dining, having great tourist hot spots, and even as an all around sports town. That was true up until the Bears lost their way this past off season.

Lewis Hamilton is the first African American driver to ever win a F1 race.

An analysis on what you should expect to see from the Bears before the start of the 2007 season.

Bears are going to win SB 42.

Suspension could be reduced to 6 games.

A review of the Super Bowl ads, as well as a few cheap shots at the New England Patriots. At the risk of sounding immodest, it's got EVERYTHING!

Do the stars influence a coach's ability to win games?

2007 was a big year for both good and bad news in the sports world. These six stories were among the most dramatic.

Even though they stumbled out of the gate, the Bears can still land a playoff spot.

Packers, Chargers will win this weekend.

This is an interview with former Virginia receiver Fontel Mines, in which I asked him a variety of questions through e-mail(facebook).

If you want to win your fantasy football league, make sure you understand the coach's offensive philosophy before drafting one of his players

Brett Favre has enjoyed a sensational career that it appears has come to a close. He enjoyed his greatest success against the Chicago Bears. I was able to witness many of those games. Unfortunately, as a Bears fan.

Rex Grossman is one of the most criticized quarterbacks in recent history but played in a Super Bowl last year. Grossman will silence his critics this season.

The Chicago Bears have released troubled defensive tackle Tank Johnson.

Bears sign Obafemi Ayanbadejo to 1 year deal.

The story lines are numerous, and each team brings a lot of baggage with them to the big game in Miami, but the final result will depend on the play of two pressured quarterbacks and two defenses that no one can be sure about.

"Da Bears" are headed for the Super Bowl on February 4.

Super Bowl XLI will be a battle royale between the Colts offense and the Bears defense. However, beside the physical matchup, a different storyline exists. Victory's not only about statistics and players, but also the intangible motivators that influence each team.

The Super Bowl is the biggest sporting event in the world. Players careers are often defined in this 60 minute game. Super Bowl XLI offers football fans everywhere a chance to witness the most mismatched Super Bowl in recent history.

Inevitably, the outcome will rest on the shoulders of the guys whose hands are underneath the center: Indianapolis' Peyton Manning and Chicago's Rex Grossman.

I don't know if we should be shocked at the behavior of these athletes or if we should just accept that some of these people just aren't very bright.

Through the year, the players, coaches, and team executives alike have entertained us on and off the field of play. With a nod to their successes, I take this time to help acknowledge some of the more amusing lesser lights or dopey moments that have entertained us as well.

With the NFC North, sometimes, you just never know what you're going to get. Having said that, I fully expect the Chicago Bears to win this division, while the three remaining teams will be anywhere from mediocre to atrocious.

Tank Johnson, lineman on the NFC champion Chicago Bears, was sentenced to 120 days in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to breaking his parole stemming from a 2005 guns charge. In December, Johnson was arrested and 6 unregistered weapons found in his home.

Like no other division, the NFC North features four teams all on utterly different tracks and all in different phases of franchise history. Herewith, this sportswriter's predictions on four squads that are past, present, future, and the Minnesota Vikings.

I had my article all set. I was going to attempt to settle down Chicago football fans and assure them their team was ok even after being dismantled in Arizona. Then the unthinkable happened...

There is sometimes a delightful surprise that you can find on television these days. This strange show about football in Texas is one of them.

The Colts win the Super Bowl and create history in honor of Black History Month.

Rex Grossman got off to a fantastic season this year but has faltered in two of his last three games. A lot of the media is starting to get on to him but Grossman is still having a heck of a season.

Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy had a reputation of being too nice to win a championship, but all changed with the Colts' 29-17 victory over the Chicago Bears in the Super Bowl.

It wasn't supposed to end this way. Sure, the NFC Champion Chicago Bears were 4.5 point underdogs going into Super Bowl XLI, but a team with a dominating defense felt nothing but confidence going into the contest, and for good reason.

The 2006 football began as did all previous. With high hopes and great expectations for a winning season by the 32 participating teams.

Life may not seem like it's within the norm. It may be because reality right now is out of the box.

Coach Lovie Smith of the Chicago Bears grew up in a small town in East Texas. This weekend, the town emerges into the limelight as it cheers its native son in Superbowl XLI.

Nationwide radio host Don Imus said a controversal statement about the Rutgers Women's Basketball Team, which recently led to his termination from CBS and MSNBC.

Yeah, sure, there's not a single bit of quarterback controversy. Nope, nothing to see here.

Team is taking a chance on an injury-prone Cedric Benson.

Ten trivia questions concerning the Cavaliers during the 07-08 season.

A team to team look at how see the NFC shaping up in the 2006 season featuring personal predictions as well as how I see each division playing out.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy, who led his team to victory in this year's Super Bowl, is standing up for a pro-family group despite attacks against the group from homosexual activists it was announced today.

Brown has ended each of his last 3 seasons injured.

Saints haven't caught up with Bears . . . yet.

In last night's football game between the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts, the Bears looked to redeem themselves against the team that defeated them in the Super Bowl two years ago.

The Dallas Cowboys took the safe approach and hired a head coach with experience. Most people treat this as another retread. After further review, this is not the case.

Hope Solo calls out US Womens National Soccer coach Greg Ryan.

Some random thoughts about Super Bowl XLI, including why Peyton wasn't the MVP, praise for Tony Dungy, and my pick for best commercial.

I'll tell you how to make your weekly picks based on simple principles!

The Chicago Bears are moving on in the playoffs to face to Saints after an OT field goal

With the inclusion of U.S. Senator Barak Obama into the race for the President of the United States, we now have what our forefathers fought, bled and died for...the INtergration of Church AND State.