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The Iron Sheik asks the question we all want to know the answer to - http://twitter.com/the_ironsheik/status/16588194795487232

How would he make sure it happens?

He told NFL creative to write it that way. Roger Goodell was said to be in a groin grabbingly foul mood.

But Jeff Fisher does have one of the all-time great mustaches in sports.

Second only to...

I think his confession that his only contact with the outside world while in prison were texts from Brett Favre was a cruel and unusual punishment on it's own.

Especially if they were picture messages.

Smith doesn't plan on resting starters in season finale

Just because the Bears may not have anything to play for Sunday in Green Bay doesn’t mean that they’ll take their foot off the gas pedal and coast over the Wisconsin state line and into Lambeau Field.

“For us, we’re playing to win the football game,” said coach Lovie Smith. “We want to continue to grow, continue to improve the way we’ve been doing here lately. Besides that, we have a chance to sweep the division. That’s important for us. We want to go into the playoffs on a high as much as anything."

Source: http://www.chicagobears.com/DailyBlogs.asp?DAILY_BLOG_DATE=12/29/10

Good call here by Lovie. I remember before the bye week some fans were calling for him to be fired, and they had a point. Since then though he's been doing a great job.

I would never expect to see starters rested against the motherfucking Packers. Hopefully Lovie hasn't forgotten his day one press conference ("top priority: beat the Packers"). Resting players against the Pack would be horrible, to actually let them sneak into the playoffs would be unforgiveable.

I'm also of the school of thought that resting your starters does more harm than good.

Agreed. The Bears can't just roll over and let the Packers into the playoffs. That could come back to haunt us.

The Washington Redskins have decided to start Rex Grossman over Donovan McNabb at quarterback in Dallas on Sunday just a month after signing McNabb to a much-ballyhooed contract extension, according to multiple media reports, which cite anonymous sources.

On Nov. 15, McNabb and the Redskins (5-8) reached agreement on a five-year contract worth up to $78.5 million -- but with only $3.5 million guaranteed as a signing bonus.

McNabb has started all of the Redskins' 13 games this season, with Grossman playing one series at the end of a Week 8 loss at Detroit.

The Redskins have lost five of their last six games, falling to third in the NFC East with three regular-season games to play.

Caution to all the lady fans in the first three rows. You *will* get wet.

So Meac, are you thrilled with losing Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall in consecutive seasons and having nothing to show for it?

If football games were won and lost by morality and virginity we'd be better than all of you!

Ah, Tebow, how many times have you saved Denver's butt?

Fuck it, I'm going to watch Police Squad now before I go to sleep.

I'm a huge fan of Police Squad, Naked Gun, Airplane, at al so I'm pretty bummed to hear Leslie's died. He had a good innings though and at least he passed away peacefully.

RIP Leslie.

Just watched the two superhero episodes and thought they were awesome and I can't wait for the next. The best part was easily the A Clockwork Orange scene in the first one .

You are correct Human Kyke!

For anybody that cares and isn't going or hasn't got Sky Sports, highlights of the 49ers/Broncos at Wembley is on BBC 1 tonight at 11:30.

And finally C5 are airing a Steelers game

C4

Should be a good game but it depends if the Saints show up or not.

I'm a Bears fan because of the 46 defense and Walter Payton. Granted I was about 2 months old when they won the Superbowl, but in all the highlight tapes my dad showed me starting whe I was about 4, I was taken with Sweetness and Da Bears. I even had a Bears uniform when I was mascot for our local amateur side

Have you read Never Die Easy? It's a great autobiography with quotes from Walter's friends and family.

The section about his death had me tearing up which is the only time I've ever done that reading a book.

I think I have an answer to this problem.

First you round up all these assholes who are complaining about not being able to dish out cheap shots. Then you tie their hands behind their back. Next you make them run full speed, head first into a brick wall that's moving towards them at 30mph.

I guarantee after that they'll change their tune in a big fucking hurry.

Wow, talk about overboard ... Usain Fucking Bolt only gets up to 22-23 tops and he's nowhere near a brick wall.

I agree with DMN on the NFL "pussifying" itself for well over a decade. However, there is a line that needs to be drawn.

It's overboard? I guess I'll have to cancel my meeting with Roger Goodell then.

My point was that those who take cheap shots (i.e. the Meriweather hit) aren't playing football, they're committing what is tantamount to assault. I have no problem with hard tackling but hitting an opponent in that manner definitely deserves a suspension.

American football is a contact sport, not a combat sport.

Edit: The NFL have just posted a video about the issue - http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81b811df/article/nfls-video-message-to-players-on-hits-you-are-on-notice?module=HP_headlines

I think I have an answer to this problem.

First you round up all these assholes who are complaining about not being able to dish out cheap shots. Then you tie their hands behind their back. Next you make them run full speed, head first into a brick wall that's moving towards them at 30mph.

I guarantee after that they'll change their tune in a big fucking hurry.

I have to admit I was tempted to stick some money on the Raiders this week. They were 5/2 at William Hill which is insane for two quite evenly matched teams.

After a crappy week in my Pick 'Em League I share this kid's pain.

1. Last Exit to Springfield (Season 4)

"Dental Plan!" "Lisa need braces!" "Dental Plan!" "Lisa need braces!" "Dental Plan!" "Lisa need braces!" "Dental Plan!" "Lisa need braces!" "Dental Plan!" "Lisa need braces!"

2. Homer's Barbershop Quartet (Season 5)

I love The Beatles and this is a great parody. Plus "Baby on Board" might be my favourite Simpsons song.

3. Mr. Plow (Season 4)

"You are fully bonded and licensed by the city, aren't you, Mr. Plow?" "Shut up boy!"

4. Cape Feare (Season 5)

*Steps on a rake* "Eeeughhrhh" *Steps on a rake* "Eeeughhrhh" *Steps on a rake* "Eeeughhrhh".

5. And Maggie Makes Three (Season 6)

"Do it for her"

6. You Only Move Twice (Season 8)

Beware of... Scorpio!

His twisted twin obsessions are his plot to rule the world

And his employee's health.

7. Mother Simpson (Season 7)

Contains one of my favourite sentimental moments in The Simpsons at the end where Homer is sat on the hood of his car looking at the stars.

8. Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? (Season 2)

Danny DeVito was great as Herb, Homer's long lost half-brother. Also the episode ends on a nice little bonding moment between Bart and Homer.

9. Grade School Confidential (Season 8)

"I'm going to do what Bart should have told me to do a long time ago."

10. Homer Badman (Season 6)

"He's Rowdy Roddy Peeper!"

But the 49ers are going to win their division.

Only if they listen to their fans and put Carr in at QB.

Every party member in Digital Devil Saga 2 dies at various points throughout the game.

The final tab: $54,896.

"They got the young fella," said Bryant's adviser, David Wells. "What could he say? He had to pay it unless he wanted to wash dishes for a month."

Where do I find this dishwashing job?

Chalk up another one for FPS games.

A specific game I just haven't been able to get into recently is Odin Sphere. It got good reviews everywhere and I love me some RPG gaming but after playing it for a couple of hours I switched it off and haven't felt any desire to play it again. I think it's because of the stages and levels which make it feel more like a platform game.

Which reminds me: platform games.

1. Eric Cartman (South Park)

2. Bender (Futurama)

3. Homer Simpson (The Simpsons)

4. Randy Marsh (South Park)

5. Butters (South Park)

6. Zapp Brannigan (Futurama)

7. Stewie Griffin (Family Guy)

8. Chuckie Finster (Rugrats)

9. Bobby Hill (King of The Hill)

10. Bugs Bunny (Looney Toons)

I was never a big fan of the Aeris character. She was weak in battles and pretty much prostituted herself in exchange for protection from Cloud at the start of the game. That was probably not the best introduction to the "sweet saviour" character she was supposed to be.

Replayng IX, damn it how can Black Waltz killed the Black Mage Dolls be so god damn hertbreaking? Damn you Nobuo

They would have just stopped anyways in time. He was doing them a favour.

You're going to die eventually...so can I just kill you now? I'll being doing you a favour.