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Dirt or rubber?

By Sun-Times Wire

You’re supposed to take a stand when you write a column.

You’re supposed to be decisive.

When it comes to whether the Bears should replace the natural grass at Soldier Field with an artificial surface, however, I couldn’t muster a whole-hearted endorsement.

But I would understand why they might want to.

Here’s the column, in case you missed it: www.suntimes.com/sports/hayes/2253798,CST-SPT-bear10.article

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