Bulls playoff game

The Bulls' Carlos Boozer grabs a rebound over the Nets' Brook Lopez during the first quarter in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the United Center in Chicago.

Bulls playoff game

Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau reacts during the first quarter against the Nets in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the United Center in Chicago.

Bulls playoff game

The Bulls take the court before their game against the Nets in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the United Center in Chicago.

Bulls playoff game

The Bulls' Joakim Noah shoots against the Nets' Brook Lopez during the first quarter in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the United Center in Chicago on Thursday.

Bulls playoff game

Joakim Noah grabs a loose ball against the Nets' Reggie Evans during the first quarter in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the United Center in Chicago.

Bulls playoff game

The Nets' Deron Williams passes against the Bulls' Kirk Hinrich during the first quarter in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the United Center in Chicago.

Bulls playoff game

Derrick Rose warms up before the Bulls game against the Nets in Game 3 of Eastern Conference playoffs at the United Center in Chicago.

Bulls playoff game

Bulls guard Nate Robinson takes a photograph with a fan before the Bulls game against the Nets in Game 3 of Eastern Conference playoffs at the United Center in Chicago.

Bulls playoff game

Derrick Rose warms up before the Bulls game against the Nets in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the United Center in Chicago on Thursday.

Bulls playoff game

Derrick Rose warms up before the Bulls game against the Nets in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the United Center in Chicago on Thursday.

Bulls playoff game

Derrick Rose warms up before the Bulls game against the Nets in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the United Center in Chicago on Thursday.

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Mount Carmel's Draco Smith rushed for 750 yards and five TDs last season. Smith committed to Northern Illinois, where he will be a defensive back.

Joe Flacco, Rob Ninkovich

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is grabbed by New England Patriots Rob Ninkovich during the AFC Championship on Jan. 22.

NFC Championship Football

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning threw for 316 yards and two touchdowns against San Francisco in Sunday's NFC Championship game. He was also sacked six times.

Alex Smith, Joe Staley

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith runs behind offensive tackle Joe Staley to score on a 28-yard touchdown run against the New Orleans Saints in San Francisco.

Pierre Thomas, Patrick Willis, Donte Whitner

New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas, a T.F. South graduate, is hit and fumbles as San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) and safety Donte Whitner (31) approach Saturday in San Francisco.

Mt. Carmel's Frank Kelly

Mt. Carmel's Frank Kelly, left, is congratulated by teammate Matt Domer after Kelly scored against Hales Franciscan during the first half of a Catholic League semifinal playoff football game. The Caravan face Brother Rice tonight for the Catholic League championship.

Hales Franciscan at Mount Carmel football game

Mount Carmel's Vincent Speller breaks up a pass to Hales Franciscan's Willie Allen during the first half of a semifinal playoff football game at Gately Stadium in Chicago on Friday.

Hales Franciscan at Mount Carmel football game

Numerous Mount Carmel players bring down Hales Franciscan quarterback Christopher Walker during the first half of a semifinal playoff football game at Gately Stadium in Chicago on Friday

Hales Franciscan at Mount Carmel football game

Mount Carmel's Draco Smith racks up a huge gain against Hales Franciscan during the first half of a semifinal playoff football game at Gately Stadium in Chicago on Friday.