The passing of football icon Dick Butkus was just announced, via a public statement from his family. “The Butkus family confirms that football and entertainment legend Dick Butkus died peacefully in his sleep overnight at home in Malibu, California,” the statement reads. “The Butkus family is gathering with Dick’s wife Helen. They appreciate your prayers and support. … [Read more...] about Dick Butkus Candid on Steroids, Concussion Crisis (EXCLUSIVE)
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Dick Butkus: “what the hell?” Keeps the Chicago Bears Down (EXCLUSIVE)
Dick Butkus has passed away at the age of 80. To honor this icon, we now re-publish the exclusive that we had with the middle linebacker extraordinaire at the Illini Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony, in three parts. Part One Dick Butkus Getting Candid on the Concussion Crisis, Steroid Epidemic Part Two Dick Butkus Describing the Golden Opportunity for Illini … [Read more...] about Dick Butkus: “what the hell?” Keeps the Chicago Bears Down (EXCLUSIVE)
While Stl. Cardinals Fans Mourn, Did Albert Pujols Do Right Thing?
'Whenever older sports fans are goaded into talking about the good old days, certain things will inevitably come up in the conversation. Whether it be something along the lines of "players used to play for the competition and the love of the game, not the money," or "Dick Butkus killed a guy, and that's real football", these old school fans of the games we love have a certain … [Read more...] about While Stl. Cardinals Fans Mourn, Did Albert Pujols Do Right Thing?