Fleisher shoots 66 to lead SAS Championship

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09/27/2008 - Cary, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Bruce Fleisher shot a six-under 66 to grab the second-round lead Saturday at the SAS Championship.

The 18-time Champions Tour winner had six birdies -- all in his last 14 holes -- in a flawless round that moved him to 10-under 134 for a one-shot lead over Tom Kite and Eduardo Romero.

Fleisher has hit 28 of 30 fairways through his first 36 holes at Prestonwood Country Club, a key to his success. It was the first time in more than two years that the 59-year-old held a second-round lead on the Champions Tour.

"You keep it in the fairway here and you got a chance," said Fleisher, who's found success on the senior circuit after winning just once on the PGA Tour. "The rough is tough."

Kite, the 1992 U.S. Open champion, collected six birdies in his last nine holes to also shoot a six-under 66. Reigning U.S. Senior Open champion Romero had three early birdies and three late birdies and carded a five-under 67 to share second place with Kite at nine-under 135.

Mark McNulty used nine birdies to fire a 63 that gave him the early clubhouse lead, but was passed by the later groups. McNulty was tied for fourth place at eight-under 136 with John Cook (66).

The 63 matched a career low for McNulty on the Champions Tour and was tied for the low round of the tournament so far (D.A. Weibring also had a 63 Saturday).

While Fleisher was gaining momentum and racking up birdies with his good driving, McNulty was doing his damage on the greens. He needed just 22 putts in his second round.

"I've been putting well all this week, but I think particularly well today," said McNulty.

Fleisher made a two-foot birdie putt on No. 12 to pass McNulty's clubhouse lead at nine-under par. But he would battle Romero and Kite for the lead the rest of the way.

Both players -- Romero with a six-foot birdie putt at the 16th and Kite with a two-putt birdie from 40 feet at the 17th -- would tie Fleisher for the lead at minus-nine.

But both players would also par out to remain at that score, with Romero getting lucky at the 17th when his greenside bunker shot caromed off the grandstand and allowed him to save par.

Meanwhile, Fleisher pulled ahead by a stroke with a birdie at the 17th hole, moving to 10-under for the lead. He finished with a two-putt par from 45 feet at the closing hole to remain there.

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Problem with Bears?

Chicago, IL - New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they're simply not true.

"There's nothing between us," Cutler said Thursday, when he reported to training camp. "I just want to put that to rest. There never has been anything between us."

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Urlacher added: "I never said what I was quoted as saying and that's it. I have a lot of respect for Jay. I think Jay knows that."
Former Bears receiver Bobby Wade caused a stir when he told Minneapolis radio station KFAN-AM that Urlacher used a profanity while questioning Cutler's manhood during a conversation in Las Vegas last weekend. Wade, who now plays for the Vikings, said Urlacher used a profane version of the word "wimp" during the interview that had to be edited out.
go radio station WSCR-AM also reported that Urlacher had to be restrained from confronting Cutler during organized team activities.
"I wouldn't go face-to-face with Brian, anyway," Cutler said. "No, that's never happened. I've hung out with Brian away from the facility numerous times and we've always gotten along."
Urlacher, noting he was limited by a groin injury, denied the reports in an interview with the Chicago Tribune and did it again when he reported to camp.
"I didn't practice this summer, so I don't know how I would fight the guy if I didn't practice," Urlacher said. "We have no problems. I'm excited about football starting. I'm excited to have him as our quarterback."
Why would Wade say that?
"I don't know," Urlacher said. "Maybe he's jealous because we have a good quarterback now."
Cutler said the first he heard of any friction was when he got a call from Urlacher to clear the air. Urlacher, however, said he had already taken several calls from teammates wondering if the reports were true when Cutler phoned.
"He called me and I said, What's up (expletive), what are you doing?'" a grinning Urlacher said, uttering the same word he allegedly used with Wade. "It's so dumb to me that this even got to this point, but it did and then here we are."
better place after going 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. They have a franchise quarterback for the first time in decades after acquiring Cutler in an offseason trade with Denver. But there are questions about his attitude following a fallout with Broncos management and new coach Josh McDaniels.
His critics include former Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Indianapolis and Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy, one of Smith's mentors. Smith, however, said Cutler has been a model teammate so far while denying any animosity with Urlacher.
"There's no issue with Jay and Brian, except Brian and Jay are both excited about being teammates for our club this year," coach Lovie Smith said. "No more than that. We can't spend a whole lot of time on something that isn't true. I have talked to the players. Whenever something comes out, you have to address it, but it's a non-issue."
In some ways, Cutler is getting a second chance in Chicago, an opportunity to repair his reputation.
Smith said another quarterback - Michael Vick - deserves one, although he doesn't see it happening with the Bears, who lack an experienced backup. The former Atlanta Falcons star, who served a 23-month sentence for running a dogfighting ring, said Thursday he is getting close to signing with a pro football team.
"A second chance, like everyone in society who has paid their debt to society," Smith said. "He deserves a second chance. As far as we're concerned, we like this team that we have right now."
Particularly the new quarterback.
"Me and Brian have been on a good relationship since I've been here, and I expect it to continue that way," Cutler said.

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