Before we get to it, there were two bowl games last night that were strong. Florida State beating Notre Dame in a sold-out stadium in Orlando felt like a big deal. Baylor and Washington accounted for 1,397 yards and 123 points in Baylor’s 67-56 win was a big-time event with passion. (Even as a fan of offense, though, the 5-at-10 was begging for someone to make a stop. It felt like having nothing but Reese’s for lunch, it was great at first, but it was simply way too much, and you knew there was a stomach-ache coming. Either the defenses were not allowed to have 11 guys on the field or the field was 25 yards wider than normal.)
We got some great questions this week – you guys that closed the week with a flourish and didn’t get in hit us back next week. There are a few “2011 looking back questions,” and before we start let’s clear the disclaimer now: The story of the year was Jerry Sandusky and the destruction it brought to his victims and their families and the collateral damage it caused innocent Penn State supporters, fans and alumni and the reputations it ruined of Joe Paterno and the rest of those that did nothing to stop him. That can’t be debated. And from this point forward in the 5-at-10, it doesn’t need to be mentioned again.
Now, let’s enjoy the final Nickel and Dime of 2011. From the Mama McNabb Stage at the Al Davis Studio, here we go:
Christina Aguilera sings the national anthem before the NFL football Super Bowl XLV game between the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Arlington, Texas. Aguilera has been released from jail after being arrested for being drunk in public, and authorities don’t plan to seek criminal charges. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, file)From C-Vol
Hey 5@10,