Hard Knocks: The Comeback of Revie Sorey
Nathan Bierma, Minds editor
Chicago Tribune Magazine
August 28, 2005

THE OFFENSIVE LINEMAN is a paradox: He's the largest person on the field and yet the most invisible. The linchpin of the offense who never scores a touchdown.

The position seems suited to Revie Sorey, a larger-than-life figure who lacks greed for glory, an unmistakable presence who doesn't mind surrendering the spotlight to someone else. It suited him for the eight seasons he played right guard for the Chicago Bears, leading the sweep for Sweetness, Walter Payton. It has always suited him during years of charity work and football camps, in which he is the main attraction but wants youngsters to steal the show.

Which is not to say that Sorey, 51, is shy.

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