WHAT TO TUNE INTO
NFL
Patriots at Giants
7:15 P.M. SATURDAY, NFL NETWORK, CBS, NBC
The NFL Network tried to make a statement by not allowing it on network TV but caved under pressure. Now you, too, can make a statement, and watch the simulcast on network TV even if you have NFL Network.
Bears vs. Saints
NOON SUNDAY, FOX
Could it be Lance Briggs’ last game as a Bear? Will Kyle Orton’s beard again defeat the elements?
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Valparaiso at North Carolina
6:30 P.M. SUNDAY, CSN
Can Homer Drew’s kids (a gaudy 10-2) upset the nation’s No. 1 team?
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
Proviso West title game
8:30 P.M. SATURDAY, CSN
If the Patriots game is over by halftime, watch some of the best prep players in action.
DOG DAZE
By Whizzer
THAT’S RIGHT, YOUR FAVORITE PROGNOSTICATING POOCH WORKS SATURDAYS TOO.
1. Juiced!
Illinois is in the Rose Bowl — and I haven’t been this excited since the days of the Bobby Knight-Lou Henson feud!
2. Then again …
I just remembered, USC is the Fightin’ Illini’s opponent in Pasadena … let’s not get too excited.
3. Saintly
The Bears end the season Sunday against the Saints. It wasn’t too long ago that New Orleans used to be nicknamed “the ain’ts.” My, how times have changed.
4. Watch out, Bulls
Hey, it’s New Year’s Eve on Monday, so expect the Bulls to fire someone to keep up their holiday tradition.
