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The Fridge Is No Longer A Rookie, Still No Dumb Cookie
I don't know if I've ever felt older than I did when watching this interview with William "The Refrigerator" Perry. The former baby-faced rookie is just 46 years old. Wow. [Mouthpiece Sports]...

This Is A Lot More Creative Than One Of Those Boring Mayors' Bets
In addition to being the youngest mayor in Pittsburgh history, Luke Ravenstahl is a rabid Steelers fan. Put those two things together and you get this: A publicity stunt for the ages....

The New York Jets And The Flaming Lesbian Catfight
Poor Woody Johnson. The Jets' owner has watched recently as his team capitulated, his quarterback underachieved, and his daughter had her hair set on fire by her lesbian girlfriend. Wait, what?...

Ex-NY Giant Dave Meggett Arrested Yet Again For Sexual Battery
Dave Meggett has a Super Bowl ring and was a favorite of coach Bill Parcells, playing for him on three different teams. Unfortunately, that won't be the running back's legacy. Not even close....

Michael Crabtree Decides He'd Like To Take The Chance He Won't Be Drafted By The Lions
Oh, if only Matt Millen were still the GM of the Detroit Lions, we'd know exactly where the Texas Tech wideout was headed next season. They can't pick him now can they? [AP]...

This Can't Be Right... Plaxico Burress Is In Some Sort Of Legal Trouble?
We've just received some unsettling news about Plaxico Burress. Not only does he tip poorly and is a danger to himself and others, but he also borrows things without returning them. Expensive things....

Despite Failure Of 'Pants Off For The Panthers', Fan Will Continue To Remove Pants
Add this to the Arizona Cardinals' list of impressive accomplishments: On Saturday they beat the previously undefeated mojo of the 'Pants Off For The Panthers' movement....

Scott Pioli Takes Over The Chiefs
The Patriots once untouchable VP of Personnel has signed on to be the next general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs. [National Football Post]...

The Buzzsaw That Is The Arizona Cardinals FAQ
Because I'm the only Arizona fan many people know, I've been asked often to comment on the utter ridiculousness of Glendale hosting the NFC Championship game. For brevity, I've put together a Buzzsaw FAQ....

Berman's Not Late, It's The World That's Early
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap....

The Initial Reports Of Brady/Bundchen Nuptials Were Not Accurate
No, now People.com is reporting that Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen have officially agreed to slap the franchise tag on one another for life. Big question: Will Tom Brady take the umlaut? [People.com]...

Tony Dungy Bids Adieu
Jay Glazer sobers up from his New Year's party and pounces on the Tony Dungy retirement scoop. Presser at 5 p.m. today. [Fox Sports]...

Another Shady Witness Steps Forward Against Harrison
" [Robert] Nixon initially told police he knew nothing about what happened, but...[h]e signed a statement saying he was positive that he saw Harrison with a gun in his hand... [ESPN The Mag]...

Joe Buck Pefers To Call It Multitasking
What they're saying around the blogs about the weekend's NFC playoff games ......

Meet Denver's New Head Coach: Josh McDaniels
"Bowlen picked McDaniels even though there's not a responsible bartender in Colorado who wouldn't first greet the Broncos coach by asking to see his ID." [Denver Post]...

Rod Marinelli And Matt Millen Are Only Michigan Residents To Find Work
Marinelli actually turned down two other teams, before joining the Chciago Bears as their new assistant head coach and defensive line coach. Wonders never cease. [ESPN]...

Trying To Make Sense Of That Adam Jones "Outside The Lines" Report
I'm still trying to wrap my head around the "Outside The Lines" report about Adam Jones, but you know who could help us make sense of all this? Stephen A. Smith!...

The Buzzsaw That Is The NFC Championship Game
Chuck Klosterman once wrote that the reason soccer was so popular among suburban parents was because the sport allows their coddled, overfed children to run around for two hours without anyone having any idea whether they were playing well or not....

Adam "Pacman" Jones: "I Like-A The Strip Clubs"
If you missed the CBS pregame—and I wouldn't blame you—you missed an enlightening interview with Adam Jones about his current legal troubles and the all-important question: What's up with all the strip clubs?...

Roger Goodell Shows His Everyman Side to Big Lead. Kind Of.
On game day at Soldier Field:"Cold. My beer froze in about 15 minutes. The game was my wife’s suggestion - she grew up a Bears fan. We had a great time.." [The Big Lead]...