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Leslie Frazier And The Failings Of The Rooney Rule
Leslie Frazier has led the Vikings to a respectable 3-2 record since taking the helm. But does the Rooney Rule prevent Minnesota from locking him up now as coach for next year, even though he's African-American? Yes and no....

Favre To Be Fined For Texts
Reports have Roger Goodell fining, but not suspending Brett Favre for his actions in the Jenn Sterger scandal....

Your "Brett Favre Is Inactive Because He's Still Lying Dead On A Frozen Field" TNF Open Thread
Pity the world won't get to see the Dog Killer vs. Dong Slinger battle of repugnance tonight but this is what happens when old men hit their heads....

Philly's Mayor Is Trying To Blame The NFL For Tuesday Football
Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: Michael Nutter says to talk to Goodell....

Already-Suspended Hawkeye Adam Robinson Arrested For Pot Possession
Robinson was a passenger in a car pulled over in Des Moines last night, and was charged with possession of marijuana. You'll recall he was suspended from the team earlier this month under nebulous circumstances. [KCCI]...

Vikings Punter Thinks He Thinks Peter King Is Wrong
The Vikings' Chris Kluwe, fresh off last week's pillow fight with Peter King over the suddenly divisive issue of directional punting, stopped masturbating long enough to do a guest spot on MMQB....

Unemployed, Mike Singletary Is
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....

26 Seconds Of Tim Tebow Charming The Pants Off Everyone
On Sunday, Tim Tebow threw for 308 yards and had two touchdowns in a 24-23 come-from-behind win over the Texans. He promptly tweeted a Bible passage and then charmed the pants off everyone in the postgame press conference....

Your "Roddy White Should Keep His Mouth Shut" MNF Open Thread
The Falcons can clinch the Dirty South with a win tonight, but the Saints will try to remind America they still have a good football team in 2010, too. It's the battle for Trent Dilfer's soul!...

Brett Favre's Brain Is Still Cloudy, May Not Play, Barring 458th Miraculous Recovery
So Joe Webb is your starting quarterback for Tuesday night's Thundersnow Bowl. For now. (Photo: Commenter Clueheywood's nephew) [PFT]...

Last Night's Winner: Thundersnow And Communist China
Let us call it "Thundersnow" — a Norwegian black metal band of a winter menace, which deposited 18-20 inches of drifting white stuff across the Northeast, canceled football in Philadelphia, and emasculated America....

The Skintight-Lycra-Bodysuit Phenomenon Finds Its Creepy Apex In This Man's Crotch
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....

Remember, NFL Players: You're Subject To A Fine If You Tell A Fan To Suck Your Dick
Lions Center Dominic Raiola has a great rapport with Dolphins fans. [PFT]...

Here's What Philadelphia Would Have Looked Like After the Eagles/Vikings Game Ended
Not only will the morning bring shoveling, but we're stuck with Brett Favre harassing our women for two additional days. Thanks, NFL....

Here's What The Eagles/Vikings Halftime Weather Report Would Have Likely Been Sans Postponement
"Wind's really picking up. Makes the snow burn a little, too. A few trucks still get by despite the 'state of emergency.'...

Here's What Philadelphia Looked Like Around The Moment The Eagles/Vikings Game Was Supposed To Start
It's still an understatement to say I'm ashamed of the city in which I live because of this....

Here's What Philadelphia Looked Like At The Moment The Eagles/Vikings Game Got Postponed
It's an understatement to say I'm ashamed of the city in which I live because of this....

Fran Tarkenton Pretty Much Poops All Over Brett Favre
Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: Tarkenton blames one man for Minnesota's problems....

The OSU Punishments Are An Embarrassment To The NCAA, And Show Exactly Who Cares About Bowl Games
Terrelle Pryor and four other Buckeyes will miss five games next year, but will play in this year's Sugar Bowl. An odd punishment, one that illustrates the corporate interests at play and the apparent validity of the "I didn't know" defense....

The Uncomfortable Rex Ryan Press Conference, In Eight Seconds
As you know, Rex Ryan addressed the media earlier today. They asked him some stuff. This is more or less how it went. [Sports Grid]...