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Bears fan, Falcons star

By Nick Friedell

Friday, October 16, 2009

Like many professional football players, Michael Turner grew up as a Bears fan. The North Chicago native spent Sunday afternoons glued to his television screen, hoping that one day he would be able to play for his favorite team. Alas, the Bears didn't select the Northern Illinois alum, but he will get to face off against them Sunday night. When you talk to Turner, as I did recently over the phone, you realize that this game seems to mean more to him than most. He also talks about facing fellow ...

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