Obviously, the big news is word that Brett Favre has an 'itch' to play again. Ugh. You can be certain Andy Barch or I, Pigskin Podcast's resident Packer Backers, will have an opinion on this, and soon.
(Seriously, what is Al Harris thinking? "We'd welcome Brett back with open arms." Ugh.)
Speaking of, Andy and I have blogs slated for tomorrow, a holiday helping, if you will.
Until then, a Fourth of July edition of the links:
THE PROS
Though he makes no apologies for his rookie contract, Matt Ryan sees where Roger Goodell is coming from.
The NFL has stepped up its efforts to educate its rookies; now the youngsters have no one but themselves to blame for running afoul of Sheriff Goodell.
News and notes: Marshawn Lynch admits he was driving the SUV that hit a woman ... a month after it happened. ... Browns' Joe Jurevicius has another knee surgery. ... Patriots release troubled cornerback.
Where are they now? Well, a former Packer first-rounder, who was terrible, is in the AFL. Nice work, pal.
Fun ESPN.com survey of coaches:
- Dirtiest player: Rodney Harrison
- Smartest on offense (non QB): Hines Ward
- Defense: Zach Thomas
- Dallas' Jerry Jones, Denver's Pat Bowlen and Pittsburgh's Rooney family score high among owners.
The Packers' stud linebackers are planning more aggressive play this year. Head's up!
Each team faces one burning question: What's yours?
Those NFL owners crying poor? PSL is a bad, bad word. (Er, acronym.) ... Speaking of: Owners charge fans a bundle of money, and now the Chiefs are telling them not to stand? That won't be good.
A list of rookies who must sign and report to have an impact.
Dallas coach Wade Phillips is most definitely on the hot seat.
Mike Vanderjagt, with good reason, is struggling in the CFL.
COLLEGES
Are all the changes Rich Rodriguez is making good or bad for Michigan?
Five teams that will make The Leap.
2008's 10 defining games. ... And 10 from 2007.
Phil Fulmer may be off the hot seat with his new deal.
Analyzing non-BCS schools' records vs. BCS conferences, and nonconference home game percentages for BCS schools.
Joe Paterno is telling recruits his successor will come from inside the Nittany Lions' program.
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