The Bears’ “other” linebacker has kept up with the more-heralded Brian Urlacher this season, a far cry from his freshman year at Arizona, when he was a fullback.
Favorite pro team growing up: “I grew up a 49ers fan, then when the Raiders moved back to Oakland, I became a Raiders fan.”
Favorite non-football sport to play: Baseball.
To watch: Women’s tennis.
Favorite players growing up: “Jack Tatum, Marcus Allen, Joe Montana and just the whole 49ers squad.”
The last song on your iPod? “From This Moment,” Shania Twain.
Favorite game you’ve played in: “In high school, winning back-to-back championships, an undefeated season.”
Favorite game you’ve watched as a fan: “I’ve watched a lot of great games.”
OK, the last great game you’ve watched: “World Cup, Italy beat France.”
Toughest loss you’ve had as a player: “I had a bunch of ’em when I was in college.”
Favorite team right now not named Bears: Bulls.
Favorite pig-out food: “Burgers. No, no, pasta. No, no . . . Uh, pastaburgers. [smiles] Uh . . . macaroni and cheese.”
Best advice you ever received: “Always play as if someone’s watching you.”
Toughest rivalry you’ve been a part of: Arizona-Arizona State, “The Duel in the Desert.”
TV show you can’t miss: “NFL Replay.”
Favorite movies: “Reservoir Dogs,” “Pulp Fiction,” “Underworld.”
Favorite sports movie: “Wildcats.”
Lovie Smith said he wanted you to be his Derrick Brooks. “For him to say that, it’s big. It’s a lot of expectation for a player. But it’s good because you want to embrace it. It’s a big compliment.”
