Apparently the NFL nixed this Super Bowl ad from Budweiser.

Big tuna looking at the ATL, MIA or a Big Check? Bob digs into the Parcells talk and also Roger Clemens.

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My moles say the weather in New England (just got hit with 6 plus inches) going to be bad for Sunday’s Jets/Patriots game. Foxboro is closer to Providence, R.I. than Boston and the coast won’t get hit by the N’or Easter as bad.  I know,  I sound like John McLaughlin! Still think Pats will put a major hurting on the Jets.

The Picks:

Patriots - 23     14-0, 35-3, 42-6    56-13
Are you seriously buying into this stuff that Belichik will ‘take it easy ‘ on the Jets? Don’t for a second.

Buffalo + 5 1/2
If I could only watch one this Sunday this would be it. Browns are tough at home. The NFL is better when Cleveland is good. Hey, anybody gonna start giving Romeo Crennel his due. Charlie Weiss?

Love to ask Brady Quinn what he thinks of the two coaches?

Jacksonville + 3 1/2
Weather factor a plus for Steelers. Low-scoring field goal fest. Jax makes a big play to win it.

NY Giants - 4 1/2
Manning  is a INT-machine, but I think the Giants finally putting something good together at home.

Monday: We’ll look at Kyle Orton and Bears versus Vikes. This will be a decent game and the local interest here is obvious. Count me among those pulling for Orton to put up some big numbers.

This Weekend

• Friday:  Tiger’s Target World Golf Challenge (Golf Channel, 2pm)
• Saturday:  NCAA Div. 2 & 3 on (ESPN/ESPN2,  11am 3pm)
  N.W. Miss. St. is a fun team to watch and Mt. Union is an incredible D-3 story.
• Sunday:  Bills/Browns (Direct TV/NFL Ticket, Noon)

Before Bobby Petrino skipped out on the Falcons, he penned a brief note to the players, which was placed in their lockers.

“Atlanta Falcons players;

Out of my respect for you, I am letting you know, with a heavy heart, I resigned today as the Head Coach of the Atlanta Falcons. This decision was not easy but was made in the best interest of me and my family. While my desire would have been to finish out what has been a difficult season for us all, circumstances did not allow me to do so. I appreciate your hard work and wish the best.

Sincerely,
Bobby Petrino”

Lawyer Milloy responded:

Curtis Compton/AJC

This BCS nightmare has to end. Please, just set up a bracket with 12-16 teams, whatever –and play the thing off. The best submission this week was a well-thoughtout bracket from a listener and we’ll post a copy of it here next week. Then jump on the message boards here at 62andeven.com and lets hash this out.

The Hawkeyes have a big QB issue to deal with this off-season. Do we all really think Jake is the answer? Count me among those who hopes Coach Ferentz puts this thing up for grabs and may the best guy win.

When fans at Drake start pointing to a December RPI at #21 you have to shake your head. It means NOTHING!!! Drake needs to play meaningful games in March!!

Patriots and Steelers will be a dogfight Sunday. Pats survive it, but it won’t be easy.
Channel 8, in a no-brainer, opts for this game instead of Chiefs/Broncos. GM Paul Fredrickson, ah, gets it!!

Am I the only one who can’t wait for the PGA Tour to tee off next month? ZachWatch each week right here, we’ll be at Augusta for his defense and week-to-week we’ll have our takes.

Quick question? Think he wins A TOURNAMENT this year??? One? Any one?