From the Chicago Bears website here's a player profile on former Wildcat Johnny Knox. Also, a great story about former Wildcats, Johnny Knox, Danieal Manning and Bernard Scott; who all played when Chicago visited the Cincinnati Bengals. ... [Read More…]
Danieal Manning takes advice from Coach Lovie Smith
Former Wildcat Danieal Manning and Bears coach Lovie Smith have a special relationship that stems from their East Texas roots. ... [Read More…]
Did Knox really score on his kickoff return
Some questions have been raised as to whether Johnny Knox celebrated prematurely on his 102-yard kickoff return. Replays show that the ball may not have crossed the goal line before Knox tossed it over his shoulder. Bears coach Lovie Smith was quick to point out that the Lions didn't try to challenge the play. ... [Read More…]
Bernard Scott helps Bengals to win
The Bengals are 3-1 after beating the winless Cleveland Browns 23-20 on Sunday. Bernard Scott had six carries for 41 yards. ... [Read More…]
Knox finding ways to get into the end zone
Johnny Knox and the Chicago Bears find themselves at 3-1 heading into their bye week. On Sunday, the Bears entered halftime tied at 21 against the Detroit Lions, who were coming off their first win in 20 games. However, the Bears were able to outscore Detroit 27-3 in the second half to eventually beat the Lions 48-24. Knox had five catches for ... [Read More…]
Knox is Chicago’s return guy
Interesting article from Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune about Johnny Knox taking over the return duties from former Wildcat Danieal Manning. Since Manning and pro bowl returner Devin Hester both start on defense and offense respectively, Knox has been given the nod as kickoff returner. So far so good for Knox who has averaged 29.2 yards per ... [Read More…]
Bernard Scott has yet to make impact in NFL regular season
Johnny Knox wasn't the only ACU player taken in last April's draft; remember Bernard Scott? Well the Bengals apparently don't, after a solid preseason Scott has yet to get a chance to prove he belongs on the NFL stage with only 3 attempts for 1 yard this season. Scott is still listed as the backup RB to former Longhorn Cedric Benson. Benson is ... [Read More…]
Johnny Knox scores again for Bears
Johnny Knox only had one catch in Chicago's win over Seattle on Sunday. His one catch was a seven yard touchdown though, rewarding all those fantasy owners who went out and grabbed Knox during the week. Knox also had four kickoff returns for 134 yards averaging an impressive 33.5 yards per return. ... [Read More…]
Johnny Knox is getting some serious press
Don Banks is one of the most respected NFL writers in the business. This week Banks wrote a Sports Illustrated column on the ten most surprising people who've had an early impact. At number one is Abilene Christian's own, Johnny Knox. ... [Read More…]
Could Knox be starting for Bears soon?
That's what Gregg Rosenthal of profootballtalk is reporting. Johnny Knox is proving his small-school status won't prevent him from doing big things in the NFL. ... [Read More…]