Not to beat a dead horse, but ...

We found the ESPN.com home page to be somewhat humorous.

By Michael Rand Star Tribune

September 14, 2009 — 3:07pm

We tried to unleash Urlacher, but his wrist was all dangly! Must have something to do with that season-ending surgery you mentioned.

(Screen grab from ESPN.com home page at around 3 p.m.)

Michael Rand is the Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer. In 20 years covering Minnesota sports at the Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything.

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