Tommie Harris is set to do some good in his hometown this weekend.
The Bears defensive tackle will be honored at a dinner Friday in Killeen, Texas, where Sara White, the widow of Hall of Fame defensive end Reggie White, will speak.
There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday at the Tommie Harris Fitness Center at the city’s family recreation center. Harris will conduct a free youth football clinic.
So, there you have it, some non-police blotter Bears news that comes from off the gridiron.
Harris is one of a handful of players angling for a new contract this offseason. He’s entering the final year of his rookie contract. Adam Schefter at the NFL Network took an early look at the free agency class of 2009 and put Harris right near the top at No. 3. Of course, those things can change when players work out extensions and others are slapped with the franchise tag at the beginning of next offseason. But Schefter came to the conclusion that it’s a talented bunch, much deeper than this year’s class.
Harris’ agent Drew Rosenhaus visited town this spring in efforts to secure an extension, but that didn’t pan out.
The Bears worked all last spring to get cornerbacks Charles Tillman and Nathan Vasher signed longterm. Both agreed to deals as training camp approached. Look for that to perhaps happen in the case of some of the Bears seeking new deals, including Harris. Training camp is when the threat of injury rises again, and players want that security before they’re putting their future on the line again.
That's good to hear. Things like this always get pushed to the side for the few that have something negative happen. It's funny/sad that this gets no replies and will drop to the 4th,5th page in favor of "Benson is a criminal" and even old stuff like "RMJ is a criminal" or "Tank should be in jail"
1980Bear: That's good to hear. Things like this always get pushed to the side for the few that have something negative happen. It's funny/sad that this gets no replies and will drop to the 4th,5th page in favor of "Benson is a criminal" and even old stuff like "RMJ is a criminal" or "Tank should be in jail"
exactly!.. its a societal" thing .. I posted a mckie doing a fundraiser for the troops and their families gets 2 reponses, tommie only 1..
Cedric benson- 15 threads each with 100's of responses.
what's wrong with that picture?
dbears54: 1980Bear: That's good to hear. Things like this always get pushed to the side for the few that have something negative happen. It's funny/sad that this gets no replies and will drop to the 4th,5th page in favor of "Benson is a criminal" and even old stuff like "RMJ is a criminal" or "Tank should be in jail" exactly!.. its a societal" thing .. I posted a mckie doing a fundraiser for the troops and their families gets 2 reponses, tommie only 1.. Cedric benson- 15 threads each with 100's of responses. what's wrong with that picture?
Well I hate to be cynical, but I didn't hear about Tommie doing any of this stuff before contract negotiations became active...and McKie knows he better do all he can to stay on this team, although I'm inclined to feel a genuine sense of caring from McKie because he's done benefits for troops before this year...
Its kind of like when Moose started feeling the heat he does the whole adoption thing and all the TV spots...
The Hunted: dbears54: 1980Bear: That's good to hear. Things like this always get pushed to the side for the few that have something negative happen. It's funny/sad that this gets no replies and will drop to the 4th,5th page in favor of "Benson is a criminal" and even old stuff like "RMJ is a criminal" or "Tank should be in jail" exactly!.. its a societal" thing .. I posted a mckie doing a fundraiser for the troops and their families gets 2 reponses, tommie only 1.. Cedric benson- 15 threads each with 100's of responses. what's wrong with that picture? Well I hate to be cynical, but I didn't hear about Tommie doing any of this stuff before contract negotiations became active...and McKie knows he better do all he can to stay on this team, although I'm inclined to feel a genuine sense of caring from McKie because he's done benefits for troops before this year... Its kind of like when Moose started feeling the heat he does the whole adoption thing and all the TV spots...
I don't really believe Harris has a profit motivation here. It's a stretch to believe that doing a public service is somehow going to make the Bears up their offer.
disagree strongly , tommie comes froma religous family and has always been very charitable works both personally and through his charity, from the time he turned pro in 2004
http://bymyart.wordpress.com/2008/05/06/giving-back-to-community-suits-former-ou-football-players-to-a-tee/
Still, the weekend’s charity event featuring several ex-Sooners now in the NFL reeled in roughly $270,000 for both the Boys & Girls Club ofAmerica and the Tommie Harris Foundation, which raises funds to help prevent child abuse.
“I’ve always loved kids, always loved the Boys & Girls Club since I was in it myself,” said Harris, a standout while at Oklahoma who’s now an all-pro defensive tackle with the Chicago Bears. “When you get to the NFL, you should start a foundation and give back.”
http://www.tommieharris.com/index2.html
http://www.preventchildabuse.org/tommieharris.shtml
VaBearsFan71:Yeah its refreshing to see the good stuff the players do instead of always the bad stuff..
exactly and it does need to be praised more than it..
Kudos tommie!
dbears54: The Hunted: dbears54: 1980Bear: That's good to hear. Things like this always get pushed to the side for the few that have something negative happen. It's funny/sad that this gets no replies and will drop to the 4th,5th page in favor of "Benson is a criminal" and even old stuff like "RMJ is a criminal" or "Tank should be in jail" exactly!.. its a societal" thing .. I posted a mckie doing a fundraiser for the troops and their families gets 2 reponses, tommie only 1.. Cedric benson- 15 threads each with 100's of responses. what's wrong with that picture? Well I hate to be cynical, but I didn't hear about Tommie doing any of this stuff before contract negotiations became active...and McKie knows he better do all he can to stay on this team, although I'm inclined to feel a genuine sense of caring from McKie because he's done benefits for troops before this year... Its kind of like when Moose started feeling the heat he does the whole adoption thing and all the TV spots... disagree strongly , tommie comes froma religous family and has always been very charitable works both personally and through his charity, from the time he turned pro in 2004 http://bymyart.wordpress.com/2008/05/06/giving-back-to-community-suits-former-ou-football-players-to-a-tee/ Still, the weekend’s charity event featuring several ex-Sooners now in the NFL reeled in roughly $270,000 for both the Boys & Girls Club ofAmerica and the Tommie Harris Foundation, which raises funds to help prevent child abuse. “I’ve always loved kids, always loved the Boys & Girls Club since I was in it myself,” said Harris, a standout while at Oklahoma who’s now an all-pro defensive tackle with the Chicago Bears. “When you get to the NFL, you should start a foundation and give back.” http://www.tommieharris.com/index2.html http://www.preventchildabuse.org/tommieharris.shtml
I'm happy Tommie is doing good things, and it is stupid to argue about...but players are REQUIRED by the team to do some many functions each year.
The Hunted: dbears54: The Hunted: dbears54: 1980Bear: That's good to hear. Things like this always get pushed to the side for the few that have something negative happen. It's funny/sad that this gets no replies and will drop to the 4th,5th page in favor of "Benson is a criminal" and even old stuff like "RMJ is a criminal" or "Tank should be in jail" exactly!.. its a societal" thing .. I posted a mckie doing a fundraiser for the troops and their families gets 2 reponses, tommie only 1.. Cedric benson- 15 threads each with 100's of responses. what's wrong with that picture? Well I hate to be cynical, but I didn't hear about Tommie doing any of this stuff before contract negotiations became active...and McKie knows he better do all he can to stay on this team, although I'm inclined to feel a genuine sense of caring from McKie because he's done benefits for troops before this year... Its kind of like when Moose started feeling the heat he does the whole adoption thing and all the TV spots... disagree strongly , tommie comes froma religous family and has always been very charitable works both personally and through his charity, from the time he turned pro in 2004 http://bymyart.wordpress.com/2008/05/06/giving-back-to-community-suits-former-ou-football-players-to-a-tee/ Still, the weekend’s charity event featuring several ex-Sooners now in the NFL reeled in roughly $270,000 for both the Boys & Girls Club ofAmerica and the Tommie Harris Foundation, which raises funds to help prevent child abuse. “I’ve always loved kids, always loved the Boys & Girls Club since I was in it myself,” said Harris, a standout while at Oklahoma who’s now an all-pro defensive tackle with the Chicago Bears. “When you get to the NFL, you should start a foundation and give back.” http://www.tommieharris.com/index2.html http://www.preventchildabuse.org/tommieharris.shtml I'm happy Tommie is doing good things, and it is stupid to argue about...but players are REQUIRED by the team to do some many functions each year.
Huh? first you say "tommie doesn't do charity until he's asking for money"..
When that is shown wrong.. Now its REQUIRED??
please tell me the "required" functions lance briggs, olin kreutz, fred miller, nathan vasher, did- just to name a few?
thanks.. I mean since its 'required" should be real easy : )))
i'll check back later
Or just admit you were wrong and making stuff up.
Hi guys. I own the bymyart blog you posted the link for:
Me & my husband adopted Tommie when he lived in Norman and played for OU. I saw this on my blog stats and after reading some of the posts, wanted to comment. I never do this... He doesn't really need defending. That isn't what I am doing... just wanted to put my 2 cents in.... thats all.
I wanted to say that Tommie Harris is the real deal, for sure. Getting to know the real Tommie thru the years, and in maintaining our relationship, I can assure you he does the charity work from his heart. His sister served a year in Iraq! Left her children at home to serve. He cares about a lot of things... the kids, the violence, the soldiers serving... He is very compassionate. There are lots of NFL players out there who do nothing. Part of why you are hearing about a lot of this stuff recently is because he has an amazing promo agent in Bill Horn, who is so good at putting together events. He's an amazing guy as well. Good guy. He represented Reggie White for years.
Tommie has matured a lot but when he went into the NFL, he was YOUNG! These guys haven't had a lot of experience in charity type work. I know lots of those guys spend time with school kids, etc. doing community work, but most of them dont have a clue as to how to give on a bigger scale. Cut him a break. He does a lot of stuff he doesn't talk about... he is a humble guy (putting aside the Tommie you see having fun out there...) That is his true self. His family is wonderful and they did well in raising him to be compassionate and giving. You will see much more great things from Tommie. There are many things Tommie wants to do for the world to make it a better place.
I used to live in Valpo for several years. Still have a friend there. When Tommie was drafted to Chicago, I was talking to her about it. (...they are huge Bears fans...) and she hadn't heard of him. I told her SHE WOULD FIND OUT WHO TOMMIE HARRIS WAS! And she would grow to love him like we do. Don't doubt Tommie. He is only human, but what I saw impressed me. He walks the walk for sure. He's a good guy and in his heart he wants to do big things but I think for the right reasons.
Go BEARS!
Cheryl Davis
http://bymyart.wordpress.com
I post things on Tommie from time to time. It's an art blog but I have a post where I explain why I have football stuff posted there. Check it out!
http://bymyart.wordpress.com/2007/11/05/why-am-i-posting-football-related-items-on-an-art-blog/
dbears54: The Hunted: dbears54: The Hunted: dbears54: 1980Bear: That's good to hear. Things like this always get pushed to the side for the few that have something negative happen. It's funny/sad that this gets no replies and will drop to the 4th,5th page in favor of "Benson is a criminal" and even old stuff like "RMJ is a criminal" or "Tank should be in jail" exactly!.. its a societal" thing .. I posted a mckie doing a fundraiser for the troops and their families gets 2 reponses, tommie only 1.. Cedric benson- 15 threads each with 100's of responses. what's wrong with that picture? Well I hate to be cynical, but I didn't hear about Tommie doing any of this stuff before contract negotiations became active...and McKie knows he better do all he can to stay on this team, although I'm inclined to feel a genuine sense of caring from McKie because he's done benefits for troops before this year... Its kind of like when Moose started feeling the heat he does the whole adoption thing and all the TV spots... disagree strongly , tommie comes froma religous family and has always been very charitable works both personally and through his charity, from the time he turned pro in 2004 http://bymyart.wordpress.com/2008/05/06/giving-back-to-community-suits-former-ou-football-players-to-a-tee/ Still, the weekend’s charity event featuring several ex-Sooners now in the NFL reeled in roughly $270,000 for both the Boys & Girls Club ofAmerica and the Tommie Harris Foundation, which raises funds to help prevent child abuse. “I’ve always loved kids, always loved the Boys & Girls Club since I was in it myself,” said Harris, a standout while at Oklahoma who’s now an all-pro defensive tackle with the Chicago Bears. “When you get to the NFL, you should start a foundation and give back.” http://www.tommieharris.com/index2.html http://www.preventchildabuse.org/tommieharris.shtml I'm happy Tommie is doing good things, and it is stupid to argue about...but players are REQUIRED by the team to do some many functions each year. Huh? first you say "tommie doesn't do charity until he's asking for money".. When that is shown wrong.. Now its REQUIRED?? please tell me the "required" functions lance briggs, olin kreutz, fred miller, nathan vasher, did- just to name a few? thanks.. I mean since its 'required" should be real easy : ))) i'll check back later Or just admit you were wrong and making stuff up.
Are you saying they are NOT required to show up for public service functions with the Bears? Its in their contract.
Thanks for posting that DB it's always good to see something nice being said about a Bear again. Wish more good stories would pop up about our players. I think Chris Williams and Matt Forte will definately make the news in a good way as opposed to a bad way. I read somewhere that Forte was planning on donating 10% of his rookie contract to his Church so they can build a youth center. I couldn't find where I read it but I'll keep my eye out for more news after he signs his deal.
The Hunted: dbears54: The Hunted: dbears54: The Hunted: dbears54: 1980Bear: That's good to hear. Things like this always get pushed to the side for the few that have something negative happen. It's funny/sad that this gets no replies and will drop to the 4th,5th page in favor of "Benson is a criminal" and even old stuff like "RMJ is a criminal" or "Tank should be in jail" exactly!.. its a societal" thing .. I posted a mckie doing a fundraiser for the troops and their families gets 2 reponses, tommie only 1.. Cedric benson- 15 threads each with 100's of responses. what's wrong with that picture? Well I hate to be cynical, but I didn't hear about Tommie doing any of this stuff before contract negotiations became active...and McKie knows he better do all he can to stay on this team, although I'm inclined to feel a genuine sense of caring from McKie because he's done benefits for troops before this year... Its kind of like when Moose started feeling the heat he does the whole adoption thing and all the TV spots... disagree strongly , tommie comes froma religous family and has always been very charitable works both personally and through his charity, from the time he turned pro in 2004 http://bymyart.wordpress.com/2008/05/06/giving-back-to-community-suits-former-ou-football-players-to-a-tee/ Still, the weekend’s charity event featuring several ex-Sooners now in the NFL reeled in roughly $270,000 for both the Boys & Girls Club ofAmerica and the Tommie Harris Foundation, which raises funds to help prevent child abuse. “I’ve always loved kids, always loved the Boys & Girls Club since I was in it myself,” said Harris, a standout while at Oklahoma who’s now an all-pro defensive tackle with the Chicago Bears. “When you get to the NFL, you should start a foundation and give back.” http://www.tommieharris.com/index2.html http://www.preventchildabuse.org/tommieharris.shtml I'm happy Tommie is doing good things, and it is stupid to argue about...but players are REQUIRED by the team to do some many functions each year. Huh? first you say "tommie doesn't do charity until he's asking for money".. When that is shown wrong.. Now its REQUIRED?? please tell me the "required" functions lance briggs, olin
dbears54: The Hunted: dbears54: The Hunted: dbears54: 1980Bear: That's good to hear. Things like this always get pushed to the side for the few that have something negative happen. It's funny/sad that this gets no replies and will drop to the 4th,5th page in favor of "Benson is a criminal" and even old stuff like "RMJ is a criminal" or "Tank should be in jail" exactly!.. its a societal" thing .. I posted a mckie doing a fundraiser for the troops and their families gets 2 reponses, tommie only 1.. Cedric benson- 15 threads each with 100's of responses. what's wrong with that picture? Well I hate to be cynical, but I didn't hear about Tommie doing any of this stuff before contract negotiations became active...and McKie knows he better do all he can to stay on this team, although I'm inclined to feel a genuine sense of caring from McKie because he's done benefits for troops before this year... Its kind of like when Moose started feeling the heat he does the whole adoption thing and all the TV spots... disagree strongly , tommie comes froma religous family and has always been very charitable works both personally and through his charity, from the time he turned pro in 2004 http://bymyart.wordpress.com/2008/05/06/giving-back-to-community-suits-former-ou-football-players-to-a-tee/ Still, the weekend’s charity event featuring several ex-Sooners now in the NFL reeled in roughly $270,000 for both the Boys & Girls Club ofAmerica and the Tommie Harris Foundation, which raises funds to help prevent child abuse. “I’ve always loved kids, always loved the Boys & Girls Club since I was in it myself,” said Harris, a standout while at Oklahoma who’s now an all-pro defensive tackle with the Chicago Bears. “When you get to the NFL, you should start a foundation and give back.” http://www.tommieharris.com/index2.html http://www.preventchildabuse.org/tommieharris.shtml I'm happy Tommie is doing good things, and it is stupid to argue about...but players are REQUIRED by the team to do some many functions each year. Huh? first you say "tommie doesn't do charity until he's asking for money".. When that is shown wrong.. Now its REQUIRED?? please tell me the "required" functions lance briggs, olin
please tell me the "required" functions lance briggs, olin