It's a shame anyone had to lose that. What a great rivalry.

Tice's contract with the Minnesota Vikings was allowed to expire after the last game of the 2005 season on January 1 2006. The Vikings had just defeated the Chicago Bears but a loss to the Baltimore Ravens eliminated the Vikings from playoff contention and effectively sealed Tice's fate. It was also announced that the Bears had hired Aaron Kromer to replace Tice as Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach.

He was also the offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears.