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Newspaper

Dixon Telegraph

Location

Dixon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1988

Page

11

Eagles at Bears showdown in Soldier Field clash

Preview of the NFL playoff tilt between Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles. Bears favored by five, featuring Pro Bowl stars Mike Singletary and Vestee Jackson on defense and Neal Anderson at running back, while Eagles rely on Randall Cunningham and Keith Jackson to challenge a Bears unit led by Mike Ditka and Reggie White. Historical edge favors the Bears in regular season play.

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Bears Clash With Eagles In Soldier Field Showdown

Buddy Ryan returns to Chicago to face his old team the Bears with his young Eagles and a feud with Mike Ditka driving the narrative. Randall Cunningham anchors an optimistic Philly offense while Chicago relies on Neal Anderson and Mike Singletary to anchor a battered defense in Bear weather.

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Bears Eagles face four key matchups in playoff showdown

In Chicago, the Bears and Eagles facing pivotal duels across four fronts. Reggie White battles Tom Thayer or Jay Hilgenberg on the edge, Mike Quick defends Vestee Jackson, Keith Jackson clashed with Al Harris, and Dennis McKinnon faces Eric Allen. The game hinges on White’s pass rush and Tomczak’s handling of pressure.

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West Virginia Faces Notre Dame In Fiesta Bowl Bid

West Virginia coach Don Nehlen presses for top recruits amid WVU’s 11-0 season and growing East Coast interest. He notes Notre Dame's recruiting pull, compares program traditions, and cites Mountaineers’ faith from loyal fans as momentum for the Fiesta Bowl showdown on Monday at Sun Devil Stadium. Major Harris and 1988 success loom as potential recruiting levers.

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