SB Nation Chicago: All Posts by Steven Mumahttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48877/chicago-fave.png2013-01-07T07:30:02-06:00https://chicago.sbnation.com/authors/steven-muma/rss2013-01-07T07:30:02-06:002013-01-07T07:30:02-06:00Jahlil Okafor getting attention, praise
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<p>Whitney Young's Jahlil Okafor is one of the most highly sought after basketball players in the class of 2014. His team is also among the nation's best. </p> <p>Whitney Young High School in Chicago boasts <a href="http://www.csnchicago.com/preps/news/Whitney-Young-and-Co-draw-national-accla?blockID=820627&feedID=629&awid=8138267271076346014-914">one of the nation's top prep basketball teams</a>, led by Jahlil Okafor and Paul White. Okafor is one of the top 10 prospects in the 2014 class, according to Scout.com, and he has a lot of talent evaluators impressed with his game. He could continue to climb the recruiting rankings as he completes his junior season.</p>
<p>"In Okafor, we are witnessing the type of player who for the most part has been going the way of the dinosaurs," said Rivals.com analyst Eric Bossi. "He is a true back-to-the-basket center who has serious game and skill when it comes to scoring in the low post."</p>
<p>Okafor has offers from Duke, Kentucky, Arizona, Louisville, Ohio State and Illinois, among others. His Whitney Young team is 11-1 so far this season, with its only loss coming at the hands of Montverde Academy. Montverde is the nation's top-ranked high school basketball team.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/2013/1/7/3845202/jahlil-okafor-recruiting-whitney-youngSteven Muma2013-01-07T07:15:05-06:002013-01-07T07:15:05-06:00Toews excited about end of lockout
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<p>The NHL lockout is over, and Jonathan Toews is glad to be able to focus his attention back on playing hockey. </p> <p>The NHL and players union came to a tentative agreement <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/2013/1/6/3841854/nhl-lockout-over-ends-2012-2013">to end the lockout</a> early Sunday morning, halting a 113-day work stoppage that ended up costing the league a significant chunk of the regular season. <a href="https://www.secondcityhockey.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Chicago Blackhawks</a> captain <span>Jonathan Toews</span>, like many players across the NHL, was <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks/ct-spt-0107-blackhawks-chicago--20130107,0,1016144.story">happy to hear the good news</a>.</p>
<p>"I'm excited to play hockey again, although it's bittersweet because a lot of damage was done to our game," Toews said. "As players we need to keep showing our fans we care. We might have a long road ahead of us there, but for now it's great to know we'll be back on the ice very soon."</p>
<p>A start to the season is not yet set in stone, but <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2013/1/6/3844970/nhl-schedule-2013-begin/in/3605895">Jan. 19 appears to be the most likely start date</a>. If the season begins on that day, each team will play 48 games. There's still a chance for a 50-game schedule that begins on Jan. 15.</p>
<p>The NHL Board of Governors will meet Wednesday in New York City to vote on the new labor agreement.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-blackhawks/2013/1/7/3845292/jonathan-toews-nhl-lockout-blackhawksSteven Muma2012-12-31T07:25:02-06:002012-12-31T07:25:02-06:00Lovie Smith's future uncertain
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<p>The Chicago Bears beat Detroit on Sunday but fell short of the playoffs for the second straight year, leaving some questions about Lovie Smith's future. </p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Chicago Bears</a> defeated the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> on Sunday, which kept their playoff hopes alive for a while, but they were eventually eliminated from postseason consideration when the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/">Vikings</a> defeated the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Packers</a>. The Bears have fallen short of the postseason in each of the last two years, and as SB Nation's <a href="http://windycitygridiron.com">Windy City Gridiron</a> discussed Sunday, head coach <a href="http://www.windycitygridiron.com/2012/12/30/3819448/chicago-bears-end-season-10-6-miss-playoffs-with-vikings-win-over">Lovie Smith's future with the franchise is up in the air</a>.</p>
<p>The Bears improved from 8-8 a year ago to 10-6 in 2012, but they finished the season just 3-5 after a 7-1 start. They lost three straight games in one stretch during December, including a loss to the Vikings, which led to their being left out of this postseason.</p>
<p>Since Smith took over the team prior to the 2004 season, Chicago has made three playoff appearances, including a trip to Super Bowl XLI in Feb. 2007. Since that Super Bowl, though, the Bears have endured a pair of losing seasons and fallen short of double-digit wins four times.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-bears/2012/12/31/3820380/lions-vs-bears-week-17Steven Muma2012-12-17T08:30:15-06:002012-12-17T08:30:15-06:00Manti Te'o, Tyler Eifert projected 1st rounders
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<p>Te'o and Eifert are two of the top prospects in the 2013 NFL Draft in Mel Kiper's opinion.</p> <p>Notre Dame linebacker <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/84654/manti-te-o" class="sbn-auto-link">Manti Te'o</a> and tight end <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/84675/tyler-eifert" class="sbn-auto-link">Tyler Eifert</a> are both <a href="http://www.csnchicago.com/ncaa/notre-dame/irish-talk/Kiper-has-Teo-Eifert-projected-as-first-?blockID=814323&feedID=661&awid=8706175526296227627-914">projected to be first round picks</a> in the 2013 NFL Draft by ESPN's Mel Kiper. Kiper has Te'o ranked as the No. 2 overall prospect in the draft, and Eifert is at the top of his tight end rankings.</p>
<p>Te'o led the Irish with 103 tackles and seven interceptions during the regular season and finished second in the Heisman voting. Led by Te'o, Notre Dame finished first nationally in scoring defense, sixth in total defense and fourth in rushing defense.</p>
<p>Eifert's production dipped from 2011 to 2012, but he nonetheless won the Mackey Award, which is given to the nation's top tight end. He led the Irish in receptions with 44, receiving yardage with 624 and tied for the team-high with four touchdown receptions.</p>
<p>The Fighting Irish conclude their season in the BCS title game against the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/alabama-crimson-tide" class="sbn-auto-link">Alabama Crimson Tide</a> on Jan. 7.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/notre-dame-football/2012/12/17/3775056/notre-dame-2013-nfl-draft-manti-teo-tyler-eifertSteven Muma2012-12-17T07:45:12-06:002012-12-17T07:45:12-06:00Cutler takes responsibility for INT
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<p>Bears quarterback Jay Cutler accepted responsibility for an interception he threw late in the first half. </p> <p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Chicago Bears</a> quarterback <span class="sbn-auto-link">Jay Cutler</span> <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4681194/cutler-im-responsible-for-interception">took responsibility Sunday for an interception he threw</a> less than two minutes before halftime of his team's game against Green Bay. The pass, which was intended for <span>Devin Hester</span>, was picked by <span>Casey Hayward</span>, who returned it inside the Chicago 30.</p>
<p>"You know, it came out of my hands," Cutler said. "I'm responsible. Those things can't happen. That's how you lose ballgames against good teams like that."</p>
<p>Not long after the pick, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Packers</a> cashed in on a touchdown pass from <span>Aaron Rodgers</span> to <span>James Jones</span>, which gave them a 14-7 lead. It was a lead they would not relinquish on their way to a 21-13 victory.</p>
<p>Green Bay clinched the NFC North with the victory, leaving the Bears to fight for one of the two Wild Card playoff spots. Chicago is one of five NFC teams at 8-6, and it is tied for second in the division with Minnesota.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-bears/2012/12/17/3775464/packers-vs-bears-jay-cutlerSteven Muma2012-12-03T08:01:43-06:002012-12-03T08:01:43-06:00Kelly: Irish 'aware of the challenge'
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<p>Notre Dame enters the national title game as the underdog, and head coach Brian Kelly is aware of the task that faces his football team. </p> <p>Notre Dame is all set to play Alabama in the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/bowl-games-2012-2013/2012/11/13/3640718/college-football-bowl-game-schedule-2012-2013">2013 BCS National Championship</a>, and on Sunday Irish head coach Brian Kelly spoke highly of his team's opponent.</p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23NotreDame">#NotreDame</a> HC Brian Kelly: "<a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Alabama">#Alabama</a> has been the benchmark for college FB We're aware of the challenge in front of us. We welcome it."</p>
— Brian Hamilton (@ChiTribHamilton) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiTribHamilton/status/275426113700888576" data-datetime="2012-12-03T02:27:57+00:00">December 3, 2012</a>
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<p>Kelly added that he enjoys teams that "<a href="https://twitter.com/ChiTribHamilton/status/275430202434260992">want to beat you mentally as well as physically</a>" like Alabama.</p>
<p>The title game will matchup two of the nation's top defensive units. Alabama ranks among the top 10 in the FBS in total defense, scoring defense, pass efficiency defense and rushing defense. Notre Dame ranks among the top 10 in three of those four categories.</p>
<p>The Irish built an undefeated regular season on the foundation laid by their defense, as there were times at which the offense struggled. Notre Dame limited every opponent but one to 17 points or fewer, and five were held to single digits.</p>
<p>The 2013 BCS National Championship is set for Jan. 7. Alabama opened as an <a href="http://www.oddsshark.com/ncaaf/alabama-notre-dame-odds-january-7-2013">8.5-point favorite </a>over Notre Dame.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/notre-dame-football/2012/12/3/3720640/notre-dame-vs-alabama-bcs-championship-game-2013Steven Muma2012-12-03T07:03:01-06:002012-12-03T07:03:01-06:00Irish's Bob Diaco to interview for BC job?
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<p>Notre Dame may be in danger of losing its defensive coordinator to Boston College. Bob Diaco reportedly will interview for the Eagles' head coaching position this week. </p> <p>Notre Dame defensive coordinator<a href="http://irish.nbcsports.com/2012/12/02/report-bob-diaco-to-interview-at-boston-college/"> Bob Diaco will interview this week for the head coaching position at Boston College</a>, according to BC Rivals.com site <a href="http://bostoncollege.rivals.com/">Eagle Action</a>. The Eagles have been looking for a new head coach since firing Frank Spaziani on Nov. 25.</p>
<p>Diaco, who worked with Irish head coach Brian Kelly at Central Michigan, has been Notre Dame's defensive coordinator since 2010. Kelly said Sunday that it "<a href="https://twitter.com/ChiTribHamilton/status/275432180862296065">wouldn't be surprising</a>" if Boston College were interested in his defensive coordinator.</p>
<p>Under Diaco's leadership, Notre Dame ranks sixth among Football Bowl Subdivision schools in total defense and first in scoring defense. The Irish are also No. 4 in rushing defense and No. 12 in pass efficiency defense. Notre Dame has only given up more than 17 points in a game once this season, and it has held opponents to 10 points or fewer on six occasions.</p>
<p>The Irish are 12-0 and set to play against Alabama in the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2012/12/2/3719906/bcs-rankings-final-notre-dame">BCS National Championship</a> game. Diaco is <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/notre-dame-football/post/_/id/11947/diaco-named-broyles-finalists">nominated for the Broyles Award</a>, which is given to the nation's top assistant coach.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/notre-dame-football/2012/12/3/3720520/notre-dame-boston-college-coaching-search-bob-diacoSteven Muma2012-11-26T10:01:01-06:002012-11-26T10:01:01-06:00Manti Te'o is Brian Kelly's Heisman pick
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<p>Irish head coach Brian Kelly believes his star linebacker is worthy of the Heisman. </p> <p>The <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish" class="sbn-auto-link">Notre Dame Fighting Irish</a> defeated the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/usc-trojans">USC Trojans</a> 22-13 on Saturday, finishing off an undefeated regular season and securing a spot in the 2013 BCS National Championship game. Afterward, Irish head coach Brian Kelly said he felt linebacker<a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/ct-spt-1126-notre-dame-football--20121126,0,4719690.story"> Manti Te'o deserves to win the Heisman Trophy</a>.</p>
<p>"If a guy like <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/84654/manti-te-o" class="sbn-auto-link">Manti Te'o</a> is not going to win the Heisman, they should just make it an offensive award," Kelly said. "Just give it to the offensive player every year, and let's just cut to the chase. He is the backbone of a 12-0 football team that has proven itself each and every week."</p>
<p>Te'o leads Notre Dame with 103 tackles and seven interceptions -- that interception total ranks second nationally. Behind his performance, Notre Dame's defense has been one of the nation's best. The Irish rank sixth in total defense and they are giving up just 10.3 points per game. Only one Notre Dame opponent scored more than 17 points in a game during the regular season, and five were held to six points or fewer.</p>
<p>The Irish will play the winner of the SEC title game for the BCS National Championship.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/notre-dame-football/2012/11/26/3691650/manti-teo-heisman-trophy-chancesSteven Muma2012-11-26T07:30:26-06:002012-11-26T07:30:26-06:00Te'o: "We don't like being scored on."
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<p>The Irish beat USC on Saturday, but Manti Te'o wasn't happy with the way his defense played. </p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish">Notre Dame Fighting Irish</a> defeated USC 22-13 on Saturday, securing a place for themselves in the 2013 BCS National Championship game. Despite the victory, Irish linebacker <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/usc/post/_/id/15830/postgame-notes-notre-dame-at-usc">Manti Te'o was not satisfied</a> with the way his defense played against the Trojans.</p>
<p>"We don't like being scored on," Te'o said. "Although it happened, we came back and made sure that it wouldn't happen again."</p>
<p>The Irish defense allowed only one opponent to score more than 17 points during the regular season, and no opponent scored more than 26. Notre Dame finished the year ranked No. 6 nationally in total defense, No. 2 in scoring defense, No. 5 in rush defense and No. 12 in pass efficiency defense.</p>
<p>That defensive performance helped the Irish to a 12-0 record despite some offensive troubles -- the Irish offense scored 20 points or fewer on five different occasions, including one overtime game.</p>
<p>Notre Dame will face the winner of the SEC title game between Alabama and Georgia in the 2013 BCS National Championship.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/notre-dame-football/2012/11/26/3691550/manti-teo-notre-dame-vs-uscSteven Muma2012-11-26T07:03:09-06:002012-11-26T07:03:09-06:00Northwestern destined for Outback Bowl?
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<p>The Wildcats finished the season with a 9-3 record. </p> <p>In the latest <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/bowl-games-2012-2013/2012/11/25/3687856/bowl-projections-2012-national-championship">2012 bowl projections</a> from SB Nation's Jason Kirk, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/northwestern-wildcats">Northwestern Wildcats</a> are slotted into the <a href="http://www.outbackbowl.com/facts/about.html">Outback Bowl</a> in Tampa for a matchup with South Carolina. The Wildcats finished their regular season with a 50-14 blowout of in-state rival Illinois. It was the team's second win in a row and moved its overall record to 9-3.</p>
<p>The Wildcats will be playing in their fifth consecutive bowl game, which is a school record. The Wildcats have not had success in postseason games recently; they lost by a touchdown or less in three of their last four bowl appearances, and two of those defeats came in overtime.</p>
<p>South Carolina is 10-2 this season, with a 6-2 record in SEC games. The Gamecocks finished their regular season on a four-game winning streak, including a 27-17 road win over rival Clemson on Saturday.</p>
<p>The Outback Bowl is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Jan. 1, 2013.</p>
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