Bears Not Crazy About Bush's TD Celebration

Despite laying the beatdown on the Saints in the NFC Championship game, some Chicago players are still smarting over Reggie Bush's 88-yard touchdown reception:

In a bit of dash and daring that proved to be the high-spice mark for the Saints, Reggie Bush ... took a short pass from Drew Brees on New Orleans' second play from scrimmage in the third quarter and rocked, rolled and dismembered 88 yards for a touchdown.

Late in the run, Bush turned and pointed at the nearest Bears defender, who just happened to be don't-tread-on-me middle linebacker Brian Urlacher. As he neared the goal line, Bush added gymnastics to his open-gait glee by executing a perfect somersault into the end zone. Double fault, Mr. Bush.

Bears safety Danieal Manning described the play as "disappointing" but it's not clear if he was referring to Bush's antics or the fact that he was one of six Chicago players hopelessly chasing Bush to the end zone. Manning added, "I'm sure we will play these guys again, and that won't be forgotten."

To his credit, Bush did apologize:

"I just got caught up in the emotion of the game. It was a big play. I let emotion get the best of me. I was hoping to make more big plays."

Bush also apologized to Saints head coach Sean Payton immediately after the play. Sure, Bush's actions were probably a bit much, but he avoided an excessive celebration penalty because he did all the celebrating during the play.