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Another "Outstanding" Regular Season Manning Triumph
There is a temptation to point out that if Peyton Manning had thrown four interceptions at home on national television against his biggest rival, he would have been vilified by anyone with a keyboard yet again for being a choker; because it was Tom Brady who did it, it was just an "off night" for ...

About Last Night ...
What to watch as you prepare for a little light home improvement work ... • NFL: He's a clutch wideout impacting the game, talking 'bout eight seven, my homey Reggie Wayne. Breaking all the records, the best we've all seen, it's the dynamic duo eighty eight and eighteen ... • NBA: Sonic Nation ... L...

Cut. That. Meat.
Well, the time has finally come. It's almost time for the Colts and Patriots to kick off, and thus, for Peyton Manning to engage in a no-win situation. If he loses, he's still firmly entrenched in the role of Tom Brady's lawnboy. If he wins, it's a meaningless regular season game that won't even be ...

To Watch Tonight...
• NFL: Indianapolis Colts @ New England Patriots. I wonder if Bill Belichick gets a new sweatshirt for every game, or just keeps wearing the same one. 8:15, NBC. • College Football: Southern Mississippi @ Memphis. This may lack the star power of Colts/Patriots. 8:00, ESPN. • College Football: Moreho...

The Vols Aren't Taking It Well
When I saw that three Tennessee football players had been arrested, I just assumed that one of them was Pac Man Jones. It wasn't the Titans, though, it was the Volunteers, who figure if they can't beat some ass on the field, they should beat some ass in the club....

LeftoverDome...
• Sammy Sosa's considering a return to baseball. Buy stock in cork. [USA Today] • Elect John L. Smith. No, not the Michigan State doofus... a completely separate doofus. A distinction he makes clear. [John L. "Jack" Smith] • "As everybody should know by now, I remain firmly committed to the goal of ...

Paul Tracy Can't Drive
When you're drunk and blessed with a natural immaturity, there are few things in life that seem like a better idea than taking a golf cart out for a joyride. Champ Car racer Paul Tracy agrees. At least, he did about a week ago, before he his golf cart flipped and landed on his drunk ass, breaking ...

Taking Down The Field Goal Posts: One Less One Loss Team
• (13) LSU 28, (8) Tennessee 24. Despite its disappointing lack of Cooter, the biggest game of the day was also probably the best. LSU beat Tennessee by a score of 28-24 behind a JaMarcus Russell touchdown pass to Early Doucet that I don't believe was intended for Early Doucet. If so, that'd make ...

About Last Night...
• NBA: Wizards 124, Celtics 117. Gilbert Arenas came out during the pregame intros in a boxing robe, and then scored 44. It's what he does. • College Football: Arkansas 26, South Carolina 20. Darren McFadden, 219 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Decent night. • Boxing: Floyd Mayweather wins unanimo...

Hugh Johnson Project, Update 4
Other than the Michigan close call against Ball State and Joe Paterno's osteoporosis, it hasn't been that eventful of a day in college football. The biggest game of the day, at least in terms of national rankings, is happening on CBS right now: Tennessee leads LSU 10-7 very early in the third quarte...

To Watch Tonight...
• College Football: Oklahoma State @ Texas. Does McConaughey even show up for TBS games? 7:00, TBS. • College Football: Arkansas @ South Carolina. Arkansas has never beaten a Spurrier-coached team. Don't call Phil Fulmer for advice. 7:45, ESPN. • College Football: Boston College @ Wake Forest. It's ...

Some Horses Like Wearing Silk More Than Others
Today's Breeders Cup has me in the mood to punch talk about horses and the magnificent sport of horse racing, so here's something you might not have known: War Emblem, 2002 Kentucky Derby and Preakness champion, is gay....

Hugh Johnson Project, Update 3
LSU just took a 7-0 lead over Tennessee in the only moderately interesting game of the day. Jamarcus Russell hit Craig Davis for a 23-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter. Joe Paterno and his bionic leg were not able to overcome Wisconsin, losing 13-3. Notre Dame is mauling North Carolina, wh...

LeftoverDome...
• A YouTube documentary (sort of) about an intramural basketball team, and I thoroughly enjoyed this. Part 1, and Part 2. [YouTube] • Sports Bloggers Live interviewed with Ron Artest, who I think is eating through the first few minutes of the interview. It's all very Artest-ian. [SBL Radio] • It's a...

Hugh Johnson Project, Update 2
Penn State head coach Joe Paterno was plowed into by one of his own players on the sidelines, and he suffered some kind of a leg injury. It's never a good thing to see an old man hurt, but the upside is that it's inspired some of you....

Hugh Johnson Project, Update 1
South Florida leads Tyler Palko and Pitt 14-3 at the half, behind the strength of two fake punts, and a quarterback named Grothe that might be the best college or professional quarterback in all of Southern Florida. Florida State is hammering Virginia, 17-0 in a battle of two of the many ACC teams t...

ESPNU May Have An Opening For This Guy
Before the Hugh Johnson madness gets underway in a bit, I thought we could go back to last week and revisit a couple of themes from last week: Temple's win over Bowling Green, and inappropriate things said by people in the media. Both are covered by this fellow (at about the 50-second mark, but if y...

To Watch Tonight
What to watch as you and Jar Jar put the finishing touches on your pod racer ... • College football: Air Force at Army. More coats and hats than any other game this week. [ESPN2] • NBA: Cleveland at San Antonio. Doesn't it feel like Tim Duncan has been in the NBA since the 1970s? [ESPN] • Seattle at...

Time For Manning-Brady ... Uh ... What Number Are We On Now?
You might have heard: The Colts play the Patriots this weekend, which means it's time for more Brady vs. Manning stories. We think everyone's issues with Peyton Manning are nicely summed up by Kissing Suzy Kolber:...

Blogdome: Not Too Much Longer Now, Nope
• Man, Ohio State-Michigan just can't get here soon enough. [The M Zone] • Larry Johnson does his best Herm Edwards. [Heavy Soul] • Brady Quinn is ACTING. [The Big Picture] • The story of the Atlanta Hawks, in picture form. [Sports Gone South] • Here's your big list of baseball free agents. [MLB Tra...