HFinishing School
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Nothing seems to come easy for Kyle Orton and the Bears.
The Bears outlasted the Vikings in Week 7, but Chicago continues to struggle when it comes to closing out games. The Bears' offensive line is getting overpowered at the point of attack, which in turn has made their running game less effective by the week. Scouts' buzz
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I think we have the talent and the work ethic to win it, but we need to get the chemistry. You do not win the Super Bowl in Sept. and Oct., but we are getting better each week and our goal is to make a run for it. "
Give some props to Bobby Petrino and his staff for keeping that young team focused (they're playing 16 true freshmen) after so many lopsided losses. Clearly, the players haven't quit buying in, but there's no question that Auburn was the right team at the right time. The Tigers are close to unraveling after everything they've been through lately."
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The good news for Clemson is that Dabo Swinney has earned a reputation as a heck of a recruiter. You never know, some of these kids could very well jump back on board, depending on how it all shakes out."
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