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Chicago Tribune
Sport
Colleen Kane

How Matt Eberflus collected ideas from his mentors — and parents — during a 30-year journey to become Chicago Bears coach

Matt Eberflus sometimes likes to dust off a Lou Holtz quote that he has kept in mind during his 30-year career climb to become the Chicago Bears head coach.

“You improve yourself by the people you meet and the books you read,” Eberflus said, paraphrasing the Hall of Famer.

One version of Holtz’s quote also includes “the dreams you dream.” That part has been clear to Eberflus for a long time.

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