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  • Mike Ditka Falls Asleep During NFL Countdown [Video]

    It was a slightly embarrassing moment for Mike Ditka, as he had to be nudged awake by panelist Keyshawn Johnson, during the Sunday NFL Countdown.

    Apparently, Ditka nodded off during an ESPN reporter’s remote from the New York Jets-Miami Dolphins game at Sun Life Stadium.

    Earlier this month, on December 9, the former Chicago Bear’s coach had his jersey number retired. Ditka was the Bears number one pick in the 1961 draft out of the University of Pittsburgh. He played tight end over 12 NFL seasons with the Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, and Dallas Cowboys. His career ended with 427 receptions for 5,812 yards and 43 touchdowns.

    He then coached the Bears from 1982-1992 to a 106-62 record. He led his team to a Super Bowl victory in 1986.

    Between having his number retired, and the holidays, I’m sure he needed some time to catch up on some sleep.

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  • Mike Ditka Fell Asleep During Sunday NFL Countdown [Video]

    Despite the fact that the crew was reporting on one of the most meaningful Sundays of the season, and the final week of the NFL’s regular season, Mike Ditka was somehow able to fall asleep during the ESPN broadcast.

    Mike Ditka was not able to hold it together long enough to finish the broadcast of Sunday NFL countdown before dozing off.

    During the segment, he fell asleep, and was woken up by former wide receiver and fellow commentator, Keyshawn Johnson, when he gave the veteran commentator a nudge to wake him up.

    Perhaps he has just been too active lately, and the 74-year-old was simply trying to get some rest. In a big moment for the former player and coach, his jersey was retired by the Chicago Bears in a touching ceremony on December 9th at Solider Field.

    He was nudged by Keyshawn Johnson, who was able to wake him, after being asked about the Chicago Bears game multiple times. As the legendary coach for the Chicago Bears, one would think that Mike Ditka would have some things to say about the game.

    Unfortunately, he fell asleep when the commentating team started talking about the game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears. In any case, Mike Ditka’s Bears were not able to get the job done, and lost to the Green Bay Packers, a game that sent them to the playoffs with the help of Aaron Rodgers and his return to the field.

    Luckily, Keyshawn Johnson was there to help out, but what could have caused Mike Ditka to fall asleep on the show? Should it be any concern for ESPN on his ability as a commentator, or was he simply tired?

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