What's killing me about the Josh Cribbs contract situation is the ignorance on the part of some Browns fans. He is under contract for three more years, so the only options he has are to play with the Browns or hold out. The only way he leaves is if the Browns cut him (not bloody likely) or trade him (not bloody likely).

So when I hear idiots say "it would be a shame if he played on a team like Dallas next year.", I mean, what planet are these people from?

In Cribbs defense, I will say, at this year's Raider game, the crowd was jacked up way beyond the norm when he came into the game. He has easily become the Browns most popular player. Certainly they cannot pay him Devin Hester money, but they should give him a bonus that will keep everyone happy and Cribbs in uniform.

And Eric Mangini must be the greatest job applicant in the world. From "worst hire ever" in October to getting a second year in January. I'd rate that about an 8 on the shock scale.

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I don't understand it. Jay Leno not funny at 10, but he is funny back at 11:30?

A Shakespearean Lebowski. "Obviously thou art not a golfer."

Britain is cold. Sky Sports keeps referring to it as "The Deep Freeze".

Remember when Luke Wilson made movies? A look back at "Bottle Rocket".

There is a "Survivor" reunion this weekend. Hopefully, Puck is there to make a scene.

In case you are snowed in this weekend, get "Sugar" on PPV. Follows a Dominican pitcher trying to get to the majors. Made a few Top Ten lists for 2009, including AFI.

Exercise Yard

The Zidane head butt still makes news. Hey, Materazzi, we'll be at the Old Angle for England-USA in June. Bring the family.

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69 Across: Howard of the Three Stooges (3 letters) Answer: Moe

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