Brian Urlacher: From simple man to Hall of Famer
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When Brian Urlacher arrived at Chicago Bears headquarters hours after being selected ninth overall in the 2000 draft, he seemed a bit surprised by his surroundings.«I didn’t realize there was this much water (around here),» Urlacher said, in refBrian Urlacher: From simple man to Hall of Famer
When Brian Urlacher arrived at Chicago Bears headquarters hours after being selected ninth overall in the 2000 draft, he seemed a bit surprised by his surroundings.«I didn’t realize there was this much water (around here),» Urlacher said, in reference to Lake Michigan’s proximity to the Windy City.Perhaps geography wasn’t Urlacher’s best subject in school, but there was a hint of simplicity and naivete about him at the time that was actually refreshing. Urlacher was humble, excited and eager to learn more about the game he loved and better his own life and that of his family.He would do just that, blossoming into a superstar who shed his small-town demeanor for one of confidence that’s usually associated with a leader, without being arrogant or pompous.«I hate talking about myself, but just look at the way I changed the position,» Urlacher told the Chicago Tribune in February. “I changed what was asked of middle linebackers … .”Growing up in the small New Mexico town of Lovington, located a Hail Mary pass awa Read more