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Former Rebels Winston, Benson meet as opponents

Aug/13/07 03:41 AM
HOUSTON -- It's been almost seven years since Cedric Benson and Eric Winston were on the same football field. And that last time was when they were hoisting a state championship trophy at Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium in Austin.

Back in December of 2000 both had NFL dreams but their college careers were their immediate concern. Saturday night, though, these two stalwarts of Lee's state title run were back on the same field, playing for different teams, and living those NFL dreams as starters.

Benson, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2005 NFL draft by Chicago, started Saturday night's game against the Texans as the Bears' featured back and looked much like the back many Bears fans wanted to see from the beginning.

Meanwhile, Winston returned to start for Houston's offensive line at right tackle and showed that his experience last year is paying off.

Eric Winston Update

May/28/07 11:22 AM
Eric Winston will become the new starter at the right tackle spot, starting his second season out of the University of Miami.

(seahawkshuddle.com)

Eric Winston Update

Mar/12/07 12:48 PM
Eric Winston, who impressed the coaches over the second half of his rookie season, is the starter on the right side.

(houston-chronicle.com)

Eric Winston Update

Feb/26/07 11:02 PM
Kubiak hinted that Spencer's uncertain future means the team could give ORT Eric Winston a shot on the left side. Winston started seven games at right tackle as a rookie in 2006, but he played left tackle at Miami (Fla.). However, some evaluators believe Winston might be best-suited at guard.

(blogs.chron.com)

Eric Winston Update

Feb/22/07 01:25 PM
Offensive tackle: Even though the Texans drafted two tackles in the third round last season, left tackle Charles Spencer is still in the midst of rehab from a serious knee injury and right tackle Eric Winston may be best suited to play guard.

(chron.com)