ABC 7 Chicago's Sports Director/Anchor Mark Giangreco, along with anchors Jim Rose and Rafer Weigel, and the latest addition to the sports team, former Chicago Bear wide receiver Tom Waddle, hosts the live, pre-game special, THURSDAY NIGHT MONSTERS. This half-hour special previews the Chicago Bears as they battle the San Diego Chargers in a bid to capture their first win in the pre-season, Thursday, August 15 at 6:30 PM on ABC 7. The Bears/San Diego game begins at 7:00 pm on ABC 7.
THURSDAY NIGHT MONSTERS will assess who is winning the offensive line battle, which rookies have a chance to make the team and how the Bears are progressing under first year head Coach Marc Trestman.
Broadcasting live from the ABC 7's State Street Studio, the ABC 7 sports team will take fans right up to kick off with game match-ups, analysis and predictions on the Bears chances for success this year. Interviews with key players, including the introspective tight end, Martellus Bennett, will also be featured.
Larry Snyder is the producer of THURSDAY NIGHT MONSTERS.