Michael Rushton's Sportswriter Profile

Michael Rushton joined October 2008

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About Michael »

Mike Rushton lives and loves Brooklyn, NY and is an avid Bears fan.

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Favorite Athletes

Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan, Walter Payton, The Japanese Dude who Eats All Them Hot Dogs
Favorite Sports Teams

Chicago Bears, St. Louis Cardinals, San Antonio Spurs
Favorite Coaches

Ditka.
All Time Sports Moment

'85 Bears Championship
Most Memorable Game Attended

Chicago Cubs Winning Pennant Vs. San Francisco Giants- 1998?
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

No such thing.
Ruth or Mays?

Mays. Without hesitation. An American sports league without African American players included is a hobby.
Unitas or Montana?

Untitas, I guess. But I gotta love me a Staubach.
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan.
Gretzky or Orr?

Who cares?
Pele or Maradona?

Oh God. Futbol?
Federer or Sampras?

Snooze.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

My grandpa probably cares.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Blech. Either one of their crews who made their cars faster.
Schumacher or Senna?

Please.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big 12

Latest Articles »

Devin Hester Making a Strong Case for No. 1 Receiver Status

09/25/2009

535 reads 12 comments 0 likes

Chicago Bears Nation: Breathe Deep and Exhale

09/14/2009

1,197 reads 24 comments 3 likes

Chicago Bears: Top Five Reasons the 2009 Schedule Isn't So Easy

06/16/2009

934 reads 21 comments 1 likes

This Kool-Aid Glass Is Half Full: Cutler and Hester = Brees and Smith

05/29/2009

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JW Nix said...

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this man belongs in Canton :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265091-crazy-canton-cuts-don-coryell

57 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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I think Bears fans will enjoy reminiscing:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253020-green-bay-packers-vs-chicago-bears-great-moments-from-a-classic-rivalry

77 days ago

Hello Michael, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero

97 days ago

Michael Gibbons said...

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I am so annoyed by the Chicago Media over reacting to one preseason game
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/239097-can-the-chicago-media-shut-it

101 days ago

Francisco E. Velazquez said...

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Lovie's tabbed Manning at Free Safety: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226569-manning-not-steltz-at-free-safetyfor-now

122 days ago

Barry Bathgate said...

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Where is Gene Chamberlain and what did you do to him?

126 days ago

Francisco E. Velazquez said...

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Michael,
It's been a while pal. Here's an update on a relatively unknown Bear: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/218705-kellen-davis-coming-along-in-bears-plans

135 days ago

Francisco E. Velazquez said...

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Earl Bennett is Key: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/195126-earl-bennett-is-key-to-bears-success-and-the-hester-project-too

173 days ago

Rocky Getters said...

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Hello Michael, my latest article, "Sports in the year 2032 AD!" ... a must read! I hope you'll find time to read it, thanks! Have a great day. :)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/187448-sports-in-the-year-2032-ad

182 days ago

Francisco E. Velazquez said...

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Though I love '85, The 2006 Bears were special too: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/187363-chicago-bears-though-i-love-85-the-06-season-is-special

183 days ago

Francisco E. Velazquez said...

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Bears Staff Angels or Demons?: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/184751-angels-and-demons-profiling-the-chicago-bears-key-coaching-staff

185 days ago

Michael Schottey said...

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Top Breakout performers for '09 (Earl Bennett makes the list)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/181322-the-schottey-six-top-breakout-candidates-for-2009

190 days ago

Francisco E. Velazquez said...

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A Monster Misconceived?: 20 Q's with Lance Briggs: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/176188-a-monster-misconceived-20-questions-with-lance-briggs

Mike, input is appreciated as always. Take care, buddy.

197 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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Michael-
Please check out my slide show on some of the best Knuckleballers of all time.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/175021-the-best-knuckleballers-of-all-time

198 days ago

Francisco E. Velazquez said...

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Did the Bears fill their holes? Can they and will they be exposed?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/174019-bears-holes-may-be-worth-bearing-for-a-while-potential-still-very-good

199 days ago

Michael's Achievements & Awards (3) »

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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Chicago Bears Nation: Breathe Deep and Exhale

Received 1,000 Reads • September 14, 2009
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Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Curb Your Enthusiasm: Three Questions f…

Received 25 comments • April 15, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Curb Your Enthusiasm: Three Questions f…

Received 1,000 Reads • April 15, 2009

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