http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/ Chick Ludwig covers the Cincinnati Bengals. He also writes about his other passions: college football, basketball and golf. Chick's favorite blogs Lance McAlister on Cincy sports en-us cludwig@daytondailynews.com 2009-07-03T12:23:05-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/entries/2009/07/03/bengals_trivia_who_am_i_5.html On your mark, set … start guessing WHO AM I? I was born in Athens, Georgia. I attended high school in Chicago. I played 7 years in the NFL. The Bengals were the first of my three NFL teams. I... 13678703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/ Bengals 2009-07-03T12:23:05-04:00 cludwig@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/entries/2009/07/03/bengals_dont_want_hard_knocks.html MARVIN LEWIS BELIEVES BENGALS ARE MATURE ENOUGH TO HANDLE ‘HARD KNOCKS’ PUBLICITY, EXPOSURE Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer unleashed a sigh, rolled his eyes and turned his head. I had just asked him how he feels about the Bengals... 13677703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/ Bengals 2009-07-03T10:55:54-04:00 cludwig@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/entries/2009/07/02/who_is_this_chuck_lidwig_dude.html THE DAY THE CHICKSTER BECAME ‘CHUCK LIDWIG’ ===LUDWIG AT LARGE alert: Happy Birthday to my BFFs — Clark Kellogg (age 48!) and Bob Von Gries. Studs among studs. True princes in gym shoes.=== Funny story from Cincinnati Bengals Training Camp... 13667303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/ Bengals 2009-07-02T15:27:42-04:00 cludwig@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/entries/2009/07/02/another_bengals_installment_of.html I entered college as a running back for the California Golden Bears. But I switched positions and schools, opting for the friendly sky of “Air Coryell.” I thought the Cleveland Browns were going to draft me. The Browns selected Steve... 13665703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/ Bengals 2009-07-02T14:02:27-04:00 cludwig@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/entries/2009/07/01/wildcat_caldwell_the_new_tj.html YOU’LL SEE ANDRE CALDWELL LINE UP AT QB; JUST DON’T THROW CARSON THE BALL VERSATILE EX-FLORIDA GATOR GIVES BENGALS PLENTY OF OPTIONS Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andre Caldwell is T.J. Houshmandzadeh — reincarnated. At least he wants to be. A.C.... 13654603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/ Bengals 2009-07-01T21:16:09-04:00 cludwig@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/entries/2009/07/01/bengals_trivia_who_am_i_4.html I was one of PB’s messenger guards. I loved lifting weights. My teammates called me “Hercky.” I blocked for the Essex Express. My hometown hosts rodeo events. Who am I?... 13637603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/ Bengals 2009-07-01T09:16:27-04:00 cludwig@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/entries/2009/07/01/who_and_i_and_what_am_i_doing.html This is a recent photo of me … I loved playing 13 seasons in the NFL. I thought my future was in music after I retired from playing football. After all, Ray Buchanan and I did a rap tune called... 13634303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/ Bengals 2009-07-01T00:02:30-04:00 cludwig@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/entries/2009/06/30/bengals_anderson_riley_belong.html CANTON SHOULD CALL PAIR OF QUIET ‘KENS’ ===LUDWIG AT LARGE alert: Ken Anderson was much better than Steelers’ Terry Bradshaw; and Ken Riley’s 65 interceptions (5th all-time) must not be ignored.=== I’m often asked … Of all the players in... 13630903@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/ Bengals 2009-06-30T16:54:46-04:00 cludwig@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/entries/2009/06/30/the_defense_never_rests.html CROCKER CLAIMS DEFENSE IS GOING TO BE PHYSICAL Cincinnati Bengals free safety Chris Crocker looks around the locker room at Paul Brown Stadium, and likes what he sees. “If anything, we’re going to be a physical secondary,” he said. “One... 13618603@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/ Bengals 2009-06-30T08:43:27-04:00 cludwig@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/entries/2009/06/29/lets_get_a_few_things_straight.html Random thoughts of a sportswriter while sippin’ Peete’s Coffee (Arabian Mocha Java) in his pajamas while deep in the bowels of The Miamisburg War Room: ACE IN A HOLE Aaron Harang is not the ace of the Cincinnati Reds staff.... 13604503@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/ General 2009-06-29T12:47:28-04:00 cludwig@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/entries/2009/06/28/whats_cookin_in_the_nati_the_b.html GHIACIUC ERA IS OVER; NOW IT’S COOK’S TIME ===LUDWIG AT LARGE ALERT: Beneath Bengals jersey number 64 beats the heart of a mauler — center Kyle Cook — who promises not to be a swinging gate in front of quarterback... 13594403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/ Bengals 2009-06-28T16:41:35-04:00 cludwig@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/entries/2009/06/28/bengals_trivia_time_who_am_i.html 13593303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/ Bengals 2009-06-28T14:29:15-04:00 cludwig@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/entries/2009/06/28/it_will_be_a_crying_shame_if.html IF ANDRE SMITH HOLDS OUT, IT’LL HURT HIM AND THE CLUB Cincinnati Bengals first-round draft pick Andre Smith needs to be signed, sealed and delivered for the July 31 kickoff to Training Camp 2009 at Georgetown (Ky.) College. The team... 13592703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/ Bengals 2009-06-28T12:17:55-04:00 cludwig@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/entries/2009/06/27/notsosuper_mario_claimed_by_je.html THE NEW YORK JETS CLAIM WIDEOUT MARIO URRUTIA OFF WAIVERS FROM CINCY ===LUDWIG AT LARGE alert: Mario Urrutia is proof that one team’s trash is another team’s treasure.=== From the Associated Press FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York... 13588403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/ Bengals 2009-06-27T15:53:30-04:00 cludwig@daytondailynews.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/entries/2009/06/27/bengals_trivia_who_am_i_3.html LUDWIG AT LARGE’S WEAK ATTEMPT AT STUMPING ‘PHOTOMAN’ ===Dear Photoman: Can’t thank you enough for the exotic “java.” I now have enough fresh-ground coffee to dent the 2009 NFL season. I crown you a prince in gym shoes.”=== WHO AM... 13587703@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/chickludwig/ Bengals 2009-06-27T12:49:46-04:00 cludwig@daytondailynews.com