“There was a radio station in Chicago, there was a guy named Al Benson, and he pretty much dominated black radio in the '50s.”
Herbie Hancock
“I'm pretty sure Chicago played on the same field we did.”
Herculez Gomez
“I was pretty down this morning because of the situation. But when I found out I was a Chicago Bear, it kind of brought a little light to the day. ... I can't let something like this let me have a bad start to my football career in Chicago.”
Ricky Manning Jr
“That is what you work for. The whole Chicago situation was what it was -- pretty much nothing. I spent that time wisely working out and constantly shooting and getting prepared for this situation right here.”
Tim Thomas
“Ice is pretty expensive, but it's a lot more expensive in Chicago or Detroit than it is here. So, we can get a lot more ice time, and they can practice more.”
Joe Gier
“We had a chance after Chicago to have a pretty good road trip against some pretty good teams. At a big time of the year, we pretty much blew that here.”
Adam Kennedy
“I knew when we met in Chicago (for media day). I thought we were going to be pretty good because we're healthy, and I thought Michigan, with everybody coming back, they'd be one of the top teams in the league. Both of us have done a nice job at the midpoint. I'm not surprised at all.”
Steve Alford
