1. Patriots 33, Bears 30
We were ready to take it all back. Well, not all of it. But a lot of it. And for the record: the replay looked good to us.
2. Trivial matters
Who knew the Bulls would have more wins than the Bears by now?
3. Frying pan or fire
The rumor mill has Jalen Rose for Latrell Sprewell because, according to reports, the Bulls aren’t sure Rose is the right leader for the team. Sprewell is?
4. Split decision
Option 1: Jay Will’s triple-single (7 points, 2 boards and 4 assists) vs. the best team in the West in a blowout loss.
Option 2: Jay Will’s triple double (26, 14 and 13) against the best team in the East in a close win the next night.
We’ll take No. 2. And supersize it.
5. BCS
Two weeks ago, the outcry was that eight teams may finish undefeated. One week ago, four teams could. Now it’s just two. The only thing that makes us want a playoff more than a bunch of unbeatens is a bunch of 1-loss teams.
SIXTH MAN
6. Come fly with me
Chicago millionaire Steve Fossett was thwarted in his first shot at breaking the speed gliding world record. Gliders don’t belong here because they aren’t really athletes. But we poke fun at field goal kickers all the time, so there you go.
