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CHRIS SPIELMAN: OF NOTE

Here are some highlights related to Chris found around the web:

1. In a feature called "The 100 Greatest Players of All-Time", CollegeFootballNews.com selected Chris as #48. (Other Buckeyes included John Hicks at #92, Randy Gradishar at #90, Jack Tatum at #51, Orlando Pace at #29, Jim Parker at #26 and Archie Griffin at #15).

2. Player profiles at ESPN.com and CBS SportsLine.com.

3. Article on the story behind Chris's retirement from an AP Sports Editor.

4. Player profile on the Ohio State Athletic Department's site.

5. Chris has his own limited-edition OSU Bobblehead doll. They can be purchased at Central Ohio Speedway locations or online at the Speedway.com eStore. Here's a nice large pic.

6. Another great article about Chris, this one from a former pro player.

7. Article on Chris and Stefanie's fight against cancer.

8. OSU all-time Tackles & Sacks stats.

9. Chris was the subject of a recent Buckeye Classics episode (now available for sale as Volume 4).

10. Another nice article. Includes the quote: "If I had to choose someone to help me win a football game, keep the world safe for democracy or paint a large house, Chris Spielman would be a pretty good choice."

11. John Madden selected Chris for his All-Madden Team in 1991.

12. Story used as an object lesson in an online Bible Study.

13. Athlon Sports picked Chris for their Ohio State All-Time Team.

14. USA Today selected Chris for their 20th anniversary All-USA team.

15. The Dick Butkus Football Network selected Chris as second-team All-Century College linebacker.

16. People Magazine's 25 Most Intriguing People story on Chris.

17. Powerful article from Mitch Albom.

18. A great Sports Illustrated article about Chris the year he went from the Lions to the Bills.

19. A short but interesting blurb on Chris's retirement from Sports Illustrated.

20. A terrific Sporting News article on The Heart of Cleveland (The Browns' Chris Spielman).

21. An extensive 1996 article (9 pages!) from The Sporting News: The drive within - Buffalo Bills linebacker Chris Spielman

22. A 2003 article from Football Digest called: Chris Spielman: the week after Mike Utley suffered a paralyzing neck injury, the linebacker and his Lions teammates made an inspirational statement against the Vikings - The Game I'll Never Forget

 
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