Message-ID: <14317240.1075863019550.JavaMail.evans@thyme> Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2001 19:17:56 -0800 (PST) From: bryant@cheatsheets.net To: cheatsheets@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Footballguys] News Update - Anthony Thomas Downgraded to Doubtful Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-From: Joe Bryant X-To: Cheatsheets post to list X-cc: X-bcc: X-Folder: \MCUILLA (Non-Privileged)\Cuilla, Martin\Deleted Items X-Origin: Cuilla-M X-FileName: MCUILLA (Non-Privileged).pst Entire story: http://espn.go.com/nfl/news/2001/1123/1283244.html Rookie Anthony Thomas, who has emerged as the Chicago Bears' top running back this season, may miss Sunday's NFC Central clash against the Minnesota Vikings. Thomas, who has 638 rushing yards and four touchdowns, has been downgraded to doubtful for Sunday's game with a strained right hamstring. James Allen, a 1,000-yard rusher last season who lost his job to Thomas, likely would start if Thomas is inactive for Sunday's game. This is a crucial game for both teams. The Bears (7-2) need the victory to stay ahead of the Packers in the Central, and the Vikings (4-5) need the win simply to stay in the hunt for a playoff spot. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ OUR VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's a dice roll here, folks. He hasn't practiced all week and James Allen has been working with the first team. If you don't have anyone close to Thomas' ability, you might roll the dice with him but if you've got another option, I'd probably go with the safer route. From Coach Dick Jauron's eyes, I'm guessing he sees Allen as not a horrible choice plus the fact he wants to get Allen healthy for the stretch run and playoffs. Just my guess though. Joe /**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/**/ Bryant Analytics, Inc. All Rights Reserved 1999-2001 To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: cheatsheets-unsubscribe@egroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/