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Knox listed as starter for 2010

August 17, 2010 by Brandon Tripp

Johnny Knox went from relative anonymity to pre-draft phenom, with his time of 4.34 seconds in the 40-yard dash  at the NFL Combine. After being drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round on the 2010 NFL draft, Knox astonished Bears fans with his speed when he blew by Charles Woodson of the Green Bay Packers in his first  game. Now Knox is ... [Read More…]

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Knox receives Brian Piccolo Award from Bears

April 20, 2010 by Jeff Craig

The Chicago Bears awarded former Wildcat and current Bears' wide receiver Johnny Knox with the Brian Piccolo Award on Tuesday, according to the Chicago Tribune. Knox and six-time Pro Bowl center Olin Kreutz were honored with the annual award given to a Chicago Bears' rookie and veteran. The award honors players who demonstrate courage, loyalty and ... [Read More…]

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Video: ACU in the NFL

November 4, 2009 by Brandon Tripp

When the Bears met the Bengals in an NFL match-up it was a marquee day for ACU athletics. All three former Wildcats in the NFL were on the same field. Grant Boone chronicles the trip that some of the ACU staff made including Dr. Royce Money, President of ACU, and Jared Mosley, ACU Athletic ... [Read More…]

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ACU in the NFL

November 4, 2009 by Brandon Tripp

When the Bears met the Bengals in an NFL match-up it was a marquee day for ACU athletics. All three former Wildcats in the NFL were on the same field. Grant Boone chronicles the trip that some of the ACU staff made including Dr. Royce Money, President of ACU, and Jared Mosley, ACU Athletic Director. Video by Grant Boone Editing by Brandon ... [Read More…]

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Johnny Knox Player Profile

October 28, 2009 by Brandon Tripp

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…]

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Did Knox really score on his kickoff return

October 9, 2009 by Tanner Knauth

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…]

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Knox finding ways to get into the end zone

October 5, 2009 by Tanner Knauth

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…]

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Knox is Chicago’s return guy

September 30, 2009 by Tanner Knauth

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…]

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Johnny Knox scores again for Bears

September 28, 2009 by Tanner Knauth

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…]

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Johnny Knox is getting some serious press

September 24, 2009 by Tanner Knauth

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…]

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