And now a very steamy scene from the hit show “Desperate House-Trained Dogs,” starring yours truly and Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Ben Roethlisberger.
Whizzer (wrapped in towel): Say Ben, I think you’re hot.
Ben: Thanks Mr. Whizzer. You’re making me blush.
Whizzer: Seven starts in your first year and seven wins. That’s … amazing.
Ben: Yeah, it’s the Steelers’ best start since 1978. I wasn’t even born then.
Whizzer: Live in the now. And who told you to stop scratching behind my ears?
Ben: Yes, Whizzer.
Whizzer: Excuse me?
Ben: Yes, Mr. Whizzer.
Whizzer (removes towel): Now, pass me a beer.
Ben (passes the beer, hides his eyes): Here Mr. Whizzer.
Whizzer: Thanks Bob.
Ben: It’s Ben, sir.
Whizzer: Whatever.
Ben: How long do I have to keep scratching?
Whizzer: I’ll say “when.”
Now stop talking.
… and here now the picks.
Indianapolis (6-3)
at BEARS (4-5)
Noon, WBBM-Ch. 2
Things you should know: Just when you thought it couldn’t get any stranger for the Bears, Brian Urlacher goes down. Chicago’s three-game winning streak has been a wonderful thing to witness and a true testament to the toughness of this patched-together team. But Colts QB Peyton Manning has 31 TD passes this season. The single-season record is 48. He’s so hot right now, the Madden 2005 version of Manning is picking the real Manning to play for him.
The line: Colts by 7 Over/under: 441 1/42
Final shake: Colts. Seven points? Manning may break 48 by the end of the third quarter.
