Mike Ditka
Ditka: ‘I Would Take A Chance’ On Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow may not have any believers among the 32 NFL general managers, but the legendary Mike Ditka certainly believes in the recently-cut quarterback.
Bernstein: Some Advice For Marc Trestman
Here’s what I would be telling Trestman before he steps into the glare of the lights.
Baffoe: Can The Bears Have Sustained Success?
It does at least look—and forgive me for sounding Wannstedtian here—like the pieces are in place, or will be when a head coach is hired, to become an organization like the Packers and Patriots.
Wisch: How Did Ditka Fare Against Winning Teams?
This week, Ditka’s comments about Smith’s firing got me curious about how “Da Coach” fared against winning teams during his coaching career with the Bears. Additionally, I wondered how the coaches in between Ditka and Lovie – Dave Wannstedt and Dick Jauron – held against top competition during their time in Chicago.
Bernstein: Personality Matters To Emery
It wasn’t much, but it could be enough to stir the last remnants of aging Ditkaphiles, so look out. Some still live among us, and still have the navy-blue sweater.
Ditka On The Bears Firing Lovie: ‘There’s No Loyalty’
CBS 2′s Mike Parker sat down with Iron Mike to get his take on the Chicago Bears’ firing of one of his successors, Lovie Smith.
Mark Ditka Sent To Jail After Failed Drug Test
Things keep getting worse for the Ditka family.
Ditka: ‘Everything Back To Normal’ After Stroke
Days after suffering a minor stroke, former Bears head coach Mike Ditka is out of the hospital and recovering well.
Ditka: ‘I’m Doing Fine’ After Minor Stroke
Former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka remained at a north suburban hospital on Saturday after he suffering a minor stroke on Friday, but Da Coach told the Sun-Times from his hospital room: “I’m doing fine.”
Ditka Has ‘Minor’ Stroke
Legendary former Bears coach Mike Ditka tells the Chicago Tribune he suffered what he characterized as a “very minor stroke” Friday.
20th Anniversary Of Ditka To Score Caller: ‘I’ll Whip Your Ass’
Sunday marks the 20th anniversary of the now infamous “Neal from North Lake” call.
Thayer Defends Ditka After Dent’s Criticism
Two days after Hall of Fame defensive end Richard Dent blamed former Bears head coach Mike Ditka for the team not repeating as Super Bowl champions after the 1985 season, teammate Tom Thayer defended his old coach.
Ditka’s Son To Be Arraigned For DUI On Nov. 16
Former Bears Coach Mike Ditka’s son Mark has a Nov. 16 arraignment after he was indicted by a Lake County grand jury on aggravated DUI and unlawful possession of controlled substances charges.
Dent: Blame Ditka For Bears Not Repeating As Super Bowl Champs
Why did such a talented group of players only walk away with one ring? Hall of Fame defensive end Richard Dent blames Mike Ditka.
Baffoe: Is Ozzie Guillen Baseball’s Ditka?
In Chicago sports montages for years and years to come, we will likely see, at some point, the face of Ozzie Guillen along with Michael Jordan, Walter Payton, Ernie Banks, Patrick Kane, and Mike Ditka.
Mike Ditka’s Son, Mark Ditka, Charged With DUI
One of former Chicago Bears Coach Mike Ditka’s sons is facing another DUI charge.
Author Calls Ditka ‘A Dolt, A Bully, A Thug, A Moron, An Ass & A Fool’
In his blog, Pearlman posted a response to Ditka’s message.
Bernstein: Rules For Idiot Bears Fans
For our sake, and more for that of the innocent listener, please adhere to the following guidelines. With your help, future caller, we can all work together to make talking about the Bears a safer experience for everyone.
DUI Charges Dropped Against Ditka’s Son
A Lake County judge earlier this month granted a motion from defense attorneys quashing Michael Ditka’s DUI arrest and suppressing evidence from the arrest.
Ditka’s Son May Have Beaten DUI Charge
It’s not official yet, but one of the sons of former Bears Coach Mike Ditka appears to have beaten a drunk driving charge.
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