Week 15: All I Want for Christmas...

Is Diamonds and a Vikings Win

All of my Christmas wishes are coming true!  The only reason for Santa Claus to come down my chimney is to eat the cookies and milk.  He doesn't need to leave any presents because my two biggest wishes are already in the works.

Dallas' favorite couple.
Courtesy of the33tv.com.

Wish #1:  Tony Romo is now engaged to Candice Crawford!  Thursday evening, while eating dinner with the Crawford family in Dallas, Mr. Cowboys QB dropped on his knee and asked the all important question.  I'm so excited because she seems like a really nice girl.  Of course, I don't personally know her, but any Mizzou alumna, pageant-winning, sports reporter is a friend of mine.  She's beautiful, intelligent, successful, and seems nice in spite of it all!

The 33, the local station where she works, has some exclusives with the couple.  Click here to view a picture of her ring.  On Saturday, there will be an exclusive interview with the couple as part of a Cowboys Christmas special.  For those outside of Dallas, I'm sure you'll be able to view via Youtube later.  

Wish #2: The Minnesota Vikings will be playing outdoors on Monday night.  The reason I'm excited for the game is pure nostalgia.  Growing up in Minnesota, I remember many a time playing outside with eyelashes frozen together while wearing five layers of clothes with big clunky boots to stay warm.  I will be watching the game from my warm home in Texas while only the die hard fans with northern European blood will be in attendance.  No one else will be able to stand the cold.

HHH Metrodome - a place full of memories for all
Minnesota sports fans.
Courtesy of twinkletown.com.

Secondly, the Vikings keep whining about wanting a new outdoor stadium and this is their chance to see what it's like attending a game in below zero temperatures.  Fans from warm climates like Miami would never attend a game in Minnesota after October.  This game will help remind fans and "new stadium enthusiasts" of the realities of playing in the snow.  Even I, a born and bred Minnesotan, wouldn't attend a game if the temps dropped below 40.  I hope the Vikings continue to play in a newly remodeled Metrodome someday.  

Week 14: Let it Snow!

MN blizzard halts football game

All day yesterday through my various social media outlets, I was communicating my sadness at missing the lovely blizzard in my hometown of the Twin Cities.  Of course friends and family still living there are not really enjoying the 16 inches of snow, but I would enjoy watching the snow falling and the hope of missing a day of work.

The normally puffy white roof has fallen in.
Courtesy of MN Public Radio.

The blizzard is hugely affecting the Vikings home game that was scheduled for 1:00 EST today.  Since the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport closed, Eli Manning and the rest of the Giants were stuck in Kansas City.  The game was postponed to Monday night to allow the Giants to arrive at the Metrodome.

Then this morning it was discovered the inflatable roof of the Metrodome has collapsed for the first time since 1986.  Two roof panels are torn so the Metrodome may not be available for several days.  The game is being moved to Ford Field in Detroit because of its proximity and there is already a crew and equipment available for a television broadcast.

Vikings locker room talk is all about preserving Favre's starting record.  It was said that Favre was not going to be ready to play today and the streak would have come to an end.  Thanks to the snow, it's allowing Brett another day to rest his shoulder and get ready for Eli.

Even though I'm still on the fence concerning my feelings toward Favre, I think it's important for him to reach the 300 game milestone.  All records are important, no matter if the guy used to be a mortal enemy.

At least tonight there won't be any fog!
Courtesy of democraticunderground.com.

The blizzard making its way to Chicago

The Patriots-Bears game at Soldier Field tonight will also be affected by the regional blizzard.  The field has a few inches of snow and is expecting more, but the biggest factor will be the cold temperatures and setting sun.  One ESPN pundit remarked that maybe Belichick will wear two sweatshirts tonight.

Today's game at Soldier Field will be nothing compared to the Fog Bowl of 1988.  The Bears hosted the Eagles for a New Year's Eve playoff game.  Fog rolled in during the second quarter and reduced visibility to 10-20 yards.  Players couldn't see anything and fans watching the game couldn't see past the fog.  The Bears won the game 20-12.

The Ice Bowl of 1967

One of the greatest games in NFL history is the Ice Bowl of 1967.  The Cowboys met the Packers at Lambeau Field for the 1967 NFL Championship.  It is considered one of the greatest games in history due to the weather conditions, the rivalry, and the players and coaches involved.

An official photo from the Ice Bowl game.
Courtesy of federalreview.com.

The game was played on New Year's Eve and is still the coldest game on record in terms of air temperature.  The official game time temperature was -13 with a wind chill of -48.  It was so cold the referees couldn't use their whistles.  When signaling the beginning of the game, the ref's whistle froze to his lips.  The band couldn't play during pre-game or half-time because the instruments froze and several band members went to the hospital to be treated for hypothermia.  The Cowboys lost the game 17-21 and Green Bay went on to win Super Bowl II.

The Freezer Bowl of 1981

The coldest game according to wind chill was the Freezer Bowl in 1982.  The game was the 1981 AFC Championship between the Chargers and the Bengals.  The air temperature was -9 but the wind chill was -59 at the time.  (I guess there's a new way to calculate wind chill which would make it -37 now).  The Bengals used their home field advantage to win the game 27-7.

Hopefully, you weren't bored by all of this NFL history.  As the wife of an avid football fan, I am learning that half of my husband's love of the game comes from childhood memories and his love of the Dallas Cowboys.  You should have seen his eyes shining as he told me about the Ice Bowl game.  He wasn't even alive and has a deep personal connection to the game.  If you are the girlfriend or wife of a football fan who loves one of the teams I mentioned, talk about the Fog Bowl or the Freezer Bowl today and maybe he'll do the dishes without one complaint!

Week 13: Super Bowl, Carats, and Smiles

Super Bowl Spoiler

Fergie and the boys to entertain NFL fans worldwide.
Courtesy of beatcrave.com.

The Super Bowl half-time show is going to be entertaining again!  It was announced this week that The Black Eyed Peas will be the musical entertainment at Super Bowl XLV in Arlington, Tx.

The Peas are the first non-rock group to perform since the 2004 Justin Timberlake/Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction incident.

Wedding Bells for Ochocinco

Lozada's 10 carats.
Courtesy of Evelyn Lozada.

Chad Ochocinco and Evelyn Lozada are officially engaged!  Two weeks ago Ms. Lozada tweeted a picture of a ten carat diamond ring, but nothing was confirmed until Ochocinco was a guest on Ryan Seacrest's radio show on Tuesday.

"I think I found everything I've been looking for in one person.  [She's] everything I've been missing," said Ochocinco to Seacrest, about his fiance.  Even though Ochocinco has been on reality TV before with the "Ultimate Catch" dating show, the Ochocincos (will she become Evelyn Ochocinco?) are not planning on filming their wedding or lives together for television.

This will be Ochocinco's first marriage and Lozada was previously engaged to a NBA player, giving her the credentials for her role in VH1's "Basketball Wives."  Via Twitter Lozada said she will not switch to the "Football Wives" show.

Michael Strahan's Many Endorsements

Mike's got milk.
Courtesy of insidesocal.com.

Professional athletes are known for large salaries, but they usually make the most money from their endorsements.  Players usually endorse shoes, sports drinks, or products they may use in reference to the game.  Most players end the endorsements and become a sports analyst or commentator upon retirement.

Michael Strahan is a retired player whose gap-toothed smile seems to be everywhere.  He is currently an analyst for Fox, but he's on TV more than just on Sundays.  Strahan's smiling face is also in TV ads for Subway and Dr Pepper (click the blue link to watch).  His previous commercials have been for Vaseline, Sports Authority, Snickers, and RightGuard.  Last fall he co-starred in an unsuccessful TV series called "Brothers" and previously had a guest role in the second season of "Chuck."

As a person with a minor in advertising, when I see a "former" somebody in a lot of commercials, I think they are in desperate need of money.  Like Robert Shapiro in commercials for his internet law business - are things not going well for him anymore?  But there's no way Strahan is in need of money.  He hasn't been away from the game that long and he still has an analyst job.  So I'm concluding that Strahan is just having fun.

Week 12: Looking back at Thanksgiving

Let's Talk Turkey and Football

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade always marks the
beginning of the Holiday Season for me.
Courtesy of kentmeireisphotography.com.

Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays.  When I was a kid, I would watch the Macy's parade while my mom was hard at work in the kitchen.  Our family would arrive just as Santa Claus was making his way into Herald Square and then we would feast.  The afternoon was spent playing games and watching football.

Since joining the Logsdon family (and therefore pledging my allegiance to the Dallas Cowboys), I have always wanted to attend the Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game.  My husband's family attended a snowy Thanksgiving game in Texas Stadium a few years ago and always talk about going again.  We're making plans for next year since we could host all nine of them in our 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment.  But for this year, we planned on being with friends since we had to work on Friday.  Well, the friends decided to go to the game and got us tickets too!

We had the usual Thanksgiving feast at 10 pm when we made it home from Cowboys Stadium, but my Thanksgiving lunch was the stadium specialty, Ultimate Nachos.  For the mere price of $15, I ate some of the best nachos ever.  And my Dr Pepper tasted so much more delicious out of a holographic 50 year team commemorative cup.

Romo on the big HD screen at Cowboys Stadium

I appreciated the gigantic screen so I was able to see Keith Urban during his halftime concert and to see Miles Austin's smiling face after his 60 yard touchdown.  It was surreal to be in the same building as Nicole Kidman, Tony Romo, and Jerry Jones.  I was one of 95,000 people but still, it was cool to know people were watching a game on TV that I was watching with my own eyes.  I'm excited to return with the family to salute Tom Landry's statue and enjoy pilgrim costumes and ugly turkey hats.

NFL Thanksgiving Facts

Romo modeling the throwback jersey

• The NFL's Thanksgiving Classic has been a regular occurrence since 1920
• The Dallas Cowboys have played on Thanksgiving since 1966
• The Detroit Lions have played on Thanksgiving since 1934
• Teams have worn throwback jerseys since 2001
• The first color broadcast of a Thanksgiving game was in 1965 between the Lions and the Baltimore Colts
• In 1994, 3rd string QB Jason Garrett took over for an injured Troy Aikman and led the Cowboys to a 42-31 victory over Brett Favre's Packers
• The highest scoring Thanksgiving game was in 1986 - Packers 44, Lions 40
• The Lions have won 33 games and lost 36
• The Cowboys have won 27 games and lost 15
• The Bears are next on the list with 16 wins and 13 losses
• Teams that have never played on Thanksgiving: Panthers, Ravens, Jaguars, Texans
• MVPs receive either the Galloping Gobbler Award or the All-Iron Award, depending on the broadcasting network

Latest News and Gossip

Biermann and Zolciak expecting
in early summer.
Courtesy of eonline.com.

Babies: Atlanta Falcons starting defensive end Kroy Biermann is expecting a baby with girlfriend Kim Zolciak of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta."  They have been dating for six months.  The pregnancy was announced via Twitter on Monday and was accompanied with a Life & Style magazine cover.

"While it wasn't planned, God clearly has a bigger and better plan for us," said Zolciak in Life & Style.  Of Biermann, she said, "He makes me a better person."  Zolciak doesn't plan on marriage during pregnancy but said she could imagine tying the knot with Biermann some day.

Seen: While both of Kim Kardashian's ex-NFL boyfriends were with me at Cowboys Stadium on Thanksgiving, she was seen at the movies with Gabriel Aubry.  He is a male model and the father of Halle Berry's daughter.

Chris Henry 1983-2009

Chris Henry lives on through
the gift of life.

On Thanksgiving, before the Lions/Patriots game, CBS showed a video of Chris Henry's mother meeting the organ recipients from her late son.  Chris Henry died last December after a car accident.

Click here to watch the video.

Week 11: Hand cuffs and hang outs

Arrested? No problem.

Did Williams learn he was untouchable at USC?
Courtesy of msnbcmedia.com.

Another NFL player is arrested and charged for driving under the influence of alcohol but still gets to play.  Early Friday morning Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Mike Williams was found to be under the legal alcohol limit of 0.08 but failed a sobriety test.  Supposedly his coach said he "owes him" one but he is still scheduled to play this week against the 49ers.  There is other evidence still pending.

I have a problem with that.  Why don't players face any consequences with the NFL when they commit crimes?  At least in Texas, a DUI is now a felony.  If I committed a felony, I would have a very difficult time finding a job.  I might have to work at McDonald's for the rest of my life.  Yet players continue to play and earn millions of dollars.

Fans (and dog lovers across the world) were really angry when Michael Vick came back to the NFL after his dog fighting conviction.  But the man went to federal prison, paid back money to the NFL, and is still volunteering time to teach kids how to learn from his bad example.  He earned about a million dollars last season, but that's a lot less than his record breaking contract with the Falcons.

Donte Stallworth, a wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens, was convicted of DUI and second degree manslaughter in 2009.  He was sentenced to only 30 days in jail, 1,000 hours of community service, and 8 years of probation.  Stallworth was suspended from the NFL for one year and is back on the field.

Now I don't know many criminals, so I also don't know the consequences a regular guy would face in these situations.  I just think pro football players (and any other type of celebrity) should have the same punishments as the rest of us.  No special treatment please.

The Titans are fun

Randy Moss says he's enjoying his new team (the Titans) because they know when to have fun.  Yeah, that's the most important part of a job.  All I know is that my potential employers always wanted me to work hard.

More from me tomorrow

It's difficult to write about the good guys because they rarely make headlines.  There aren't any new relationships or babies either.  I'll try to find some fun news and have a special Monday night post.  Thanks to all the loyal readers.  Don't forget to Follow me!

Week 10: Beautiful Babes & Makin' the Money

"The Michael Vick Project"

Michael Vick and fiance Kijafa.
Courtesy of straightfromthea.com.

I am not a fan of Michael Vick.  That's probably why I blocked out the fact he had a reality show on BET called, "The Michael Vick Project."  The documentary-style show followed Vick after his release from prison while he revisited his past and started to look ahead to the future.

The last episode was filmed during Christmas 2009 and featured a marriage proposal to his girlfriend, Kijafa Frink, who is the mother of his two daughters.  She is a Philadelphia native and has her own jewelry line called PnkElephant.com.

Honestly, I think I will watch the episodes on BET.com so I can understand the guy.  Knowing me, I'll probably start to like him.  He is a talented football player.

From Twitter-land

Ochocinco's new venture.
Courtesy of drofdarb.laxallstars.com.

@OGOchocinco: If you believe everything Ochocinco posts on Twitter, then followers could conclude he is still dating Evelyn Lozada.  It could be serious because Lozada hangs out with his daughter, Jicyra.  Rock Software is creating a mobile game for the iPhone and iPad called Mad Chad.  The idea of the game is to travel around the world collecting Ochocinco's lost belongings.

@DiceCrawford: Candice Crawford, the girlfriend of Tony Romo, is in the running to be one of D Magazine's Ten Most Beautiful Women in Dallas.  The voting has already been concluded but look to see the winners in the December 2010 issue.

Baby News

A wedding picture of the Boller's.
Courtesy of eonline.com.

Oakland Raiders QB, Kyle Boller, and his summer bride, Carrie Prejean, are expecting a baby in May.  They will find out the sex of the baby next week, according to people.com.  

Mrs. Boller is the former Miss California USA who was fired by Donald Trump for not meeting contract obligations.  She faced tough press after stating marriage should be only between a man and a woman after being asked about gay marriage in a pageant.  Boller recently moved to backup QB behind Jason Campbell. 

Week 9: Drama, drama, drama!

The NFL - The Manly Version of One Tree Hill

My favorite drama-loving duo, T.Ocho.

People say that women are so dramatic and love to gossip.  I believe men have their own love of drama and gossip.  My husband has a friend who calls him every day to talk about their group of friends.

That's why I know men don't watch the NFL games for just the action on the field.  Most of the excitement is the drama during the week.  There's drama when a star player is injured - how long will he be gone, who will take his place, will the team be able to win without him?  There's drama with players getting arrested for DUIs, beating their baby mamas, and bringing guns to the club.  My favorite drama is when they start a new relationship with a famous celebrity.

That's why I enjoy the NFL.  I have two favorite teams (Vikings and Cowboys), and I like to know who wins, but my favorite part is the drama.  To be honest, I wasn't aware of all the drama until this season.  It's amazing what the players get away with off the field and how strict the playing rules can be.

There's been a lot of drama with my teams this year.  Favre has been in the spotlight with his injuries and sexting drama, and the Cowboys have all the drama associated with a horrible record and the expectation of playing in the Super Bowl at home.

Top Drama

Favre's sexting drama has died down with occasional, not highly publicized updates.  Sterger is the key to finding out what really happened and she hasn't talked to the NFL yet.  Mark Kriegel of foxsports.com has a great article about the current situation.  Basically, now she's unemployed and needs to get attention and money.

James Harrison, who plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers, keeps receiving fines for hard hits.  As of Nov. 5, he has racked up $100,000 in fines and keeps complaining about it.  He claims the fines are unfair because he wasn't called for a penalty on two of the offending hits.  He is the only repeat offender under the new policy.

Hopefully Randy Moss knows he's on his last chance.

Randy Moss.  This week he was picked up by the Tennessee Titans after being dramatically and mysteriously released from the Vikings after a month with the team.  The owner of the Vikings, Zygi Wilf, let it be known that he thought about firing the head coach and keeping Moss instead.  Head coach Brad Childress let Moss go without consulting the owner, which is a big no-no.

All of this happened after Moss announced that he wouldn't talk to the media for the remainder of the season.  The players are required to answer questions and conduct interviews, but Moss decided only he would ask the questions.  Most people think Childress was ticked because Moss didn't play well against his old team, the Patriots, and said he missed his old teammates.  Sounds like 90210, huh?

Dallas Football Socialites

Erin, the wife of Cowboys punter Mat McBriar.

If you really love my blog, there's a show on VH1 you may enjoy.  "Football Wives" is showing it's third episode tonight at 9:30 EST.  The show is filmed in Dallas and features women in various stages of relationships with former and current NFL players.  There are wives, girlfriends, and an ex-girlfriend.  VH1 won't tell you who Mercedes Nelson dated, but it was Marion Barber of the Cowboys.  I watched the show for ten minutes yesterday and saw four ladies fighting over a game of golf.  Like its predecessor, "Basketball Wives," the show probably won't last long.

Week 8: Halloween = More Costumes than Usual!

All Hallows Eve

From the Jersey Shore:
Vinny as Snooki and
Ronnie as Pauly D!

As you all know, today is Halloween.  While kids are attending parties or trick-or-treating, the NFL will also be celebrating.  The Cincinnati Bengals celebrate every week in their black and orange, but this week the cheerleaders and fans will also be in costumes for the rest of us to enjoy.

It's normal to see fans who attend games in a costume.  The theme usually has something to do with the mascot, a player, painting their entire body in team colors, or even the team's history.  Since this week is Halloween, be prepared for more extensive costumes.  Some fans will not be very creative and just wear a pumpkin on their head, but some will be decked out in this year's top costumes.  I expect to see some "Juice Heads," baseball players, super heroes, and celebrities.

The NFL's cheerleaders are known for their sexy uniforms.  The camera crews make sure there are shots of the beautiful cheerleaders throughout the game.  This week I'm expecting even more footage of the cheerleaders, since they will be in sexy Halloween costumes.  Any costume you can think of will be turned into something tight, short, low cut, and in boots.

The San Diego Chargers cheerleaders last Halloween.

I guess as a female, I'm supposed to think the cheerleader's uniforms are sexist and anti-feminist, but I don't really care.  I'm not offended by their uniforms or costumes.  If I had any dance skills and an incredible body, I would want to try out for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleading squad.  They get to travel all over the country, represent the team, and do a lot of work in the community.

NFL News

Jenn Sterger, the former Jets employee who accused Brett Favre of sexting, is now unemployed.  Her TV show on the Versus Network has been canceled due to low ratings.  The T. Ocho Show, which is also on the Versus Network, is also reporting low ratings in its third week on air.

Couples Update

Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler and reality star Kristin Cavallari are still together!  This week she tweeted  a picture of two carved pumpkins with the caption, "Jay and I carved pumpkins.  Mines the amazing one on the right."


This week there was a bit of online gossip about Kim Kardashian and Miles Austin.  They tweeted back forth, which prompted a gossip blog to report they were back together and that she was attending the Cowboys game today.  According to her Twitter account, she is going to the New Jersey Nets basketball game this afternoon.

Week 7: Bruises and babies

Is the NFL becoming flag football?

As the wife of a huge sports fan, ESPN is on our television a lot.  While my husband is watching, I prefer to sit with him and read or browse the Internet.  We have another TV in our bedroom, but I hate the idea of two people watching two different televisions in the same house.  I like being in the same room because at least we're together.

Colin wants you to
join his herd.

When the TV is tuned to ESPN, I usually pay attention to shows like SportsCenter, SportsNation, and the live footage of radio broadcasts.  It's amazing how the voices do not match the imagined faces in my mind.  For example, Colin Cowherd is not very good looking.  Sorry, Colin, but I pictured you differently.  It doesn't really matter - you have a wife and kids and a very successful career.  And Jim Rome - you are nice looking, but I didn't imagine the dark hair and cowboy goatee.

This week on ESPN, a lot of the talk has been about the new enforcement of rules concerning hits.  The NFL has been into protecting players in the last couple of years.  There are new requirements about coming back after a concussion and now the NFL is going to start suspending players who make dangerous and flagrant hits, like leading with the helmet.  This type of hit can cause a lot of damage and the previous monetary penalties haven't stopped players.

Harrison is known for tough hits.

Of course, this has caused a lot of controversy.  James Harrison of the Steelers received a $75,000 fine from his rough play last Sunday.  He talked about retirement but came back to practice on Friday.  Harrison said, "I will continue to play the game with the same passion, intensity and focus with which I have always played and let the chips fall where they may."

Several contributors to ESPN are former players who have had mixed reactions to the NFL's new penalties.  Some ex-players prefer the high hits to the low ones that will be expected now.  Mark Schlereth (click to watch the video) is one commentator whose knee no longer fully bends from receiving low hits.  He also explained how the NFL profits from the physicality of the game - he showed a DVD that glorifies hard hits and the sound bytes of hits that are played during games.  On the other hand, Tedi Bruschi explained the players decide how hard and where to hit in a matter of seconds.  He believes it's definitely possible for a player to change an illegal hit to an acceptable hit even in the most intense plays.

Honestly, as a casual NFL fan, I don't understand how it could be football without hits.  I used to ask my husband about certain penalties because they didn't make sense to me.  Take pass interference, for example.  If the defender looks the wrong way and hits the receiver, you get a penalty.  Isn't the point to stop him from catching the ball?

Not me, but a girl from my
alma mater. Go Rebels!

The new enforcements of rules don't make sense to me either.  It seems like the rationale is that it's better to hit them in the knee where there aren't any pads than to hit in the head or shoulder where there's a lot of pads.  I'm no stranger to this concept - I played ice hockey in high school.  I wore a helmet, shoulder pads, and leg and knee protection.  I know what it's like to get whacked in the back of the leg where it's just socks.

Of course, hacking was a penalty in high school hockey and some of the intense hits in the NFL should also be a penalty.  But a suspension for an illegal hit on the first occurrence is extreme.  I believe some of the hits are accidental and there should be a way to address the difference between repeated flagrant hits and mistakes - you can see the difference on the field.

After watching the commentators this week and researching NFL websites, I'm not confident the players will respect the new rule enforcements.  The consensus seems to be that it won't be real football without hard hits.  Some even say the new enforcements will cause more injury-causing hits.  This Sunday will be the first week with the new enforcements in play and everyone (including me) will be watching.

No pictures of the baby
yet, so we'll do a
kissing pic.

Brees baby #2

Brittany Brees, the wife of Saints QB Drew Brees, gave birth to their second son on Tuesday afternoon.  Drew tweeted about his son's arrival but said they hadn't decided on a name yet.  Wednesday he announced the name via Twitter: "It's official.  Bowen Christopher Brees.  Healthy, happy baby... I am so proud!"

Drew uses Twitter frequently to connect with his fans.  Earlier this month, he asked his followers to help the family select the baby's name.  The requirements were: for a baby boy, beginning with B, and unique.  The Brees' had over 6,000 suggestions as of last week, according to USA Today.  Click here for a video from nola.com about the name selection and see my previous post for a picture of Brees and his 19 month old, Baylen, after winning the Super Bowl.

Favre update

Professionally, Favre is doing great.  The Vikings beat the Cowboys last week and he will break a record today for the most starts at Lambeau Field by any quarterback (119).

On the personal side, the sexting allegations have not yet come to a conclusion.  A spokesperson for Jenn Sterger says Favre also called her in 2009, according to espn.com.  (The original allegations occurred in 2008.)  The Saint Paul Pioneer Press reported that Sterger would remain quiet if she and Favre came to a financial agreement.  This was later denied by her manager.  Sterger has still not talked to the NFL about the sexting allegations and the review is ongoing.

A Week 6 Monday edition - Sexting: It's not only for teens

We have been discussing the Favre "sexting" accusations on Facebook, so I put it all together here for further thoughts.


Here's the lowdown:
Last week, right before the Jets played the Vikings, news hit that Favre supposedly sent inappropriate text messages to a female Jets employee while he played for the team.  The employee was Jenn Sterger, who was a hostess and sideline reporter.  

Sterger, as a Jets
sideline reporter.

The NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell, said that the NFL security chief will be interviewing Favre tomorrow about this matter. If the allegations prove to be true, he could be suspended or fined, according to ESPN.com.  Sterger and her manager have declined to comment.


Deadspin.com, has three pictures and some voicemails that supposedly Favre sent to Sterger.  It's all woven together in a video format to present the story that Favre was interested in getting together with her.  You may watch it here, but there are photos of someone's penis at the end.  The Web site claims that Sterger told them about this last February and they purchased the evidence from a third party.  


Deadspin.com admits, "Yes, there's a possibility that the person communicating with Jenn was not actually Brett Favre, but rather someone trying very hard to appear to be him."  Their evidence is that the phone number was from Mississippi, sounded like Brett, and mentioned other Jets employees as proof of his identity.

The shot that led to Sterger's (center) career.

Jenn Sterger became famous after being filmed in the crowd at a Florida State game, where she was a student.  She hosted a college basketball show and now hosts "The Daily Line" on the Versus channel.


While still in college, she posed in Maxim and Playboy.  Sterger was ESPN's 2006 Hottie Sensation, according to her article on SIoncampus.com.   She has small roles in the movies "Don't Fade Away," which was released at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, and "The Tenant," which has a 2010 release date, according to imdb.com. 

As a loyal CSI fan, it seems like the investigation should be easy.  Was the phone number that texted the photos ever belong to Favre?  If it was a pre-paid phone, who purchased the phone?  Why hasn't Sterger made any comments?  

Week 6 - Back and Better Than Ever

NFL News

T.Ocho, what a clever combo!

The T.Ocho Show - For Real!

Ochocinco and T.O. are 'at it again.' No, it's more like they're still at it.  The Bengals wide receiving duo premiered a new show this week on the Versus channel dubbed the "T.Ocho Show."  According to Versus.com, this is the first "weekly national NFL talk show starring two active players."

The host, Kevin Frazier, called the show a mix of "The View" and "The Sports Reporters."  In an article on Bengals.com, he said, "They'll be commenting on the big stories and the big names.  Then we'll flip the script and talk about Michael Bolton being on Dancing with the Stars."

This week's show topics included Tom Brady's hair, who gets more ladies - athletes or musicians, and giving Derek Jeter a T.Ocho award for having a sexy girlfriend.  If you can't get enough of these two, watch the T.Ocho Show on Tuesday nights at 10:30 EST on Versus.  Haven't heard of the channel?  Me neither, but I looked and I have it!

Week Six Season Review

The NFL Turned Upside Down
The first few weeks of every season, we know which teams are supposed to be good but sometimes it takes a few games to determine their actual ability to win.  Now at Week 6 it should be easy to determine winners and losers for any sort of friendly competition you have with your friends or on a Web site.  But this season is full of surprises.

Cowboys lining up!

Surprise #1: America's Team is 1-3
The Dallas Cowboys have not started well this season.  The Cowboys only win was Week 3 over the Houston Texans.  This is following a successful 2009 season ending with a 11-5 record and making it to the divisional playoffs, where they lost to the Vikings.

There has been a lot of talk here in Dallas about our troubled team.  Basically, who is to blame?  We have talented players and most of them are healthy, so is the problem with the coaches or leadership?  Owner Jerry Jones says, “I really believe that we have on our team the players, the coaching staff, the head coach to have that happen and go through a stretch of games that really get us [on the right track]. We will see how we get through that stretch."  I'm glad Jerry is hopeful again, but if the 'Boys continue to lose, something has got to change.

Surprise #2: Vikings also 1-3 and Favre is still there!
I grew up in Minnesota and I'm a Vikings fan.  I wasn't very excited about Favre playing for the Vikings, but he won me over with his incredible arm.  He helped us have a winning record and make it to the NFC Championship last season.  I don't remember the Vikings being that good since we had Moss (the first time).

How nice, we gave him his
old number.

Unfortunately, this season has not been a repeat.  Favre took his time coming back, which wasn't good for team morale.  We've started off so poorly, we welcomed Moss back and forgot his bratty ways.  Now that ol' Randy is back, Vikings fans are looking for him to make big plays and turn this team around.  I'm sick of depending on heroes to come rescue us each year.  Let's be a team and rally to win!

Since I'm a Vikings fan and my husband is a Cowboys fan, I don't recommend anyone calling my house or stopping by during the game this Sunday.  There will be tension as we watch in separate rooms.  It would be best for our relationship if the Cowboys win, but Go Vikings!

Surprise #3: Week 1 - Houston beat Indy
The Houston Texans have not been a very good team in the past few seasons, but this year has started well with wins over the Colts, Redskins, and the Raiders.  They are 5th in rush yards and 6th in total yards.

This loss was a shock to the Colts, who are normally an excellent team.  The Colts turned it around the next week and won the Manning vs. Manning Sunday night showcase.  Their record of 3-2 is not bad, just surprising for this team familiar with playoff games.

McNabb looks really happy
in red and yellow.

Surprise #4: Redskins turning it around with new QB
I guess there's this unspoken rule in the NFL that it's not OK to trade within the division.  But Philadelphia ignored the rule and traded their star QB, Donovan McNabb, to the Washington Redskins.  Result: the teams are both 3-2, but McNabb led his new team to victory over his old team in Week 4.  Philadelphia might be sorry because their new star, Michael Vick, has been hurt and they've had to go with their backup for the past two weeks.

#5: Week 5 - Oakland Raiders break 13-game losing streak to San Diego Chargers

The Raiders have not been a winning team in recent years.  At the end of the 2009 season, the Raiders became the first team in NFL history to lose 11 games in seven straight seasons.  Their last Super Bowl win was back in 1984, with their last Super Bowl appearance in 2003.

So far this season the Raiders are 2-3 and, for the next few weeks, will be facing opponents they could actually beat!  Their next tough game is Nov. 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs.  By the way, the Chiefs are another surprise with a 3-1 start.

Couples Update

I hope Kendra looks nice
in purple and gold!

Hank & Kendra Baskett - Last month, Hank was released from the Philadelphia Eagles and picked up by the Minnesota Vikings.  Baskett has moved around a lot lately, being a part of the Indianapolis Colts, Eagles, and now the Vikings.  His reality star wife, Kendra, has faithfully followed him until now.

Life & Style magazine has reported that Kendra is going to move back to Los Angeles and not join Hank in Minneapolis.  It's reported that their marriage has been strained because of Hank's frequent job changes, but the main reason she's returning to LA is her career.  Kendra is trying to finish shooting the new season of her reality show on E! and has other business ventures based in LA.  The move also brings her close to her family.

More NFL Players Basics

Kellen and Janelle

#82 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tight End Kellen Winslow Jr. - married to Janelle since 2006.  His father was a Hall of Fame tight end for the San Diego Chargers and played in five Pro Bowls.  Junior is doing well also - he was picked 6th in the first round of the 2004 draft, 2007 Pro Bowl selection, and received the biggest contract for a tight end in NFL history when he was traded to Tampa Bay.

#7 KC Chiefs QB Matt Cassel - married to Lauren since 2007 & they had their first baby last May.

#21 New York Jets Running Back LaDainian Tomlinson - married to LaTorsha since 2003 & they had their first son in July.

Edwards with his
"too cool" syndrome.

#17 New York Jets Wide Receiver Braylon Edwards - I don't know anything about his love life but he has enough problems by himself.  Last October, Edwards punched a friend of LeBron James at a club and pleaded no contest to aggravated assault.

He is still on probation for that offense and received no punishment from the NFL.  Last month he was arrested again for DWI and recorded a BAL of 0.16.  His coaches didn't allow him to start the next game but he was the top receiver the next week.  I've had this argument with friends again and again - why are players allowed to commit crimes and still play?

Week 4 - All Things Orange: Cereal boxes, Carpets, & Beauty Queens

Ochocinco Tries to Do Good

Only the cereal is safe

It seems like Chad Ochocinco wasn't just satisfied with the opportunity to be on the cover of Wheaties.  The Bengals player recently launched a new breakfast cereal called Ochocinco's, which bears his mug and the Bengals' colors.

Ochocinco tried to do something good by working with Feed the Children and donating a percentage of profits to their charity.  The cereal boxes featured a toll-free number to call for more information.  The only problem is the number was a misprint and dialed out to a phone sex company instead!

The boxes have all been removed from shelves and will be repackaged with the correct phone number.  Poor Chad - he tries to be a good guy and it doesn't quite work out for him.

Dolphins Put Out the Orange Carpet

A new Dolphins fan

Even though Kim Kardashian is no longer dating a NFL player, that doesn't mean she's still not attending games.  She is one of a few famous celebrities that walked the Orange Carpet to watch the Dolphins lose to the Jets last Sunday night.

The Dolphins tend to attract celebrities because a few are part-owners of the team.  Venus and Serena Williams, Fergie, Emilio and Gloria Estefan, and Marc Anthony are all partners under new owner Stephen M. Ross.  Kim may have been in attendance to promote a new nightclub in the stadium, but LeBron James, Tara Reid, and Dylan McDermott were also spotted at the game.

Couples News

Dating - As of Wednesday, People Magazine reported The Hills' Kristin Cavallari and Bears QB Jay Cutler are still together.  Apparently she's been spending a lot of time in Chicago with her new victim, I mean, man.

Mr. & Mrs. Kyle Boller

Marriage - Remember the Miss California USA contestant that faced a lot of negative media attention for believing marriage should only be between a man and a woman?  Carrie Prejean became the subject of all the news talk shows and was eventually fired by Donald Trump.  This summer she married the Raiders new QB, Kyle Boller.

Mrs. Peyton Manning

Manning Update

For a long time, I didn't think Peyton Manning was married and a few years ago there was a rumor that he went on a date with Lindsay Lohan.  But he is definitely married and it seems like Mrs. Manning just doesn't want to be a celebrity. (Imagine that, in our society.)  I came across a lovely article from the Indianapolis Woman magazine about her that you may enjoy.  Read the article here.

Week 3 - What to Wear & How's My Hair

Sorry you have to work on Sunday but...
At the moment I'm on a job hunt, so I may think about "dressing for success" more than the average person.  I think it's fun to work where business casual is the norm but there's room for style.  When you look pulled together, it's easier to act pulled together and find success on the job.

Take a look at Landry's
snazzy tie!

I bring this up because of the recent lack of professional-looking clothing on the sidelines.  When watching a football game, there is always that shot of the coach during important moments of the game.  You always see them yelling at the refs or shouting in their headset or yelling at the players.  Do you ever notice what they're wearing?

Back in the day, the coaches had some style.  Tom Landry of the Dallas Cowboys is known for his fedora.  His statue at Cowboys Stadium shows the coaching icon in his typical Sunday dress - fedora, suit, and the occasional trench coat for cool weather.

Vince Lombardi, the namesake of the Super Bowl trophy, also dressed professionally on game day.  What is the difference between now and then?  I wasn't around in the 50s and 60s but I think being professional was the norm - nice suit and a clean shaven face.  When a man was outside, a fedora or some sort of hat was required.

Belachick + hat and sweats.

Now the coaches look sloppy.  Bill Belachick of the New England Patriots is the worst.  Every week he wears a grey sweatshirt.  In warmer weather I've seen his sleeves cut off, and in cooler weather he adds a winter hat.  I'm not sure the players care, but I would have a hard time respecting a boss who dresses so poorly on the job.  I understand it's cold in Boston, but couldn't he wear a nice coat with the team logo on it?  There are heaters blowing warm air on them anyway!

On the other hand, Jack Del Rio of the Jacksonville Jaguars is a well-dressed head coach.  He wears a suit and tie most of the time and still looks nice when he goes casual with a collared shirt tucked into slacks.  Plus, he looks like he knows where to get a decent haircut and how to shave.  More coaches should look to Del Rio as the example of what a head coach should look like.

Del Rio on a casual Sunday.

Success on the field really doesn't have anything to do with style, because in fact the Patriots usually have a better record than the Jaguars.  But at least it's more entertaining for the gals to see coaches that dress nicely.  Have you ever watched ESPN on Sunday mornings?  There are hours and hours of pre-game chats by all sorts of NFL "experts."  I usually don't mind watching for a few minutes because some of those commentators can dress.  Maybe we'll discuss the ESPN guys later on in the season.

Polamalu and his long dark tresses

Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is known for his long, beautiful hair.  You may have seen his Head & Shoulders commercials.  His hair is so important to the hair company, they have taken out a $1 million insurance policy with Lloyd's of London.  You can visit www.troyshair.com to learn more his Polamalooza!

Not only is he famous for having great hair, he's also a pretty talented player.  Too bad the Steelers are having so much trouble this season with their quarterbacks - Ben is still suspended, Dixon needs knee surgery, and Leftwich has a sprained knee.  QB #4, Charlie Batch, will most likely play this week, according to the AP.  

Troy is married to Theodora, who he met through fellow USC player Alex Holmes.  The Polamalus have two young sons, their oldest is almost 2 years old and the other was born last Thursday!

Week 2 - Monday Night Dancing!

Warner uses his fancy foot work on the dance floor
Tonight while the Saints visit the 49ers on Monday Night Football, you can try to convince your husband to flip over to Dancing With the Stars to see Kurt Warner in action.  Warner won the Super Bowl in 1999 with the St. Louis Rams and was voted Super Bowl and NFL MVP that year.  NFL players have been part of the show in the past, but he's the first quarterback to try to dance his way to the top.  Cheering Warner on will be his wife, Brenda, and seven children.

Team KURTanna

Warner is paired with Anna Trebunskaya, who has been dancing since age 6.  She won several international ballroom dancing awards before becoming a part of Dancing With the Stars.  Trebunskaya finished second in season 2 with Jerry Rice and second last season with Evan Lysacek.  She is married to Jonathan Roberts, another dancer on DTWS.

Personally, I have never watched an entire episode of this show.  I am usually aware of the celebrities who participate and how well they do, but this season I am actually interested!  But it's not Kurt Warner who has me intrigued - it's "The Situation" and Bristol Palin.  (Yes, it's embarrassing.)

Team Ballin'

Mike "The Situation" is one of my favorite people on Jersey Shore.  It amazes me how quickly people can rise to celebrity status.  The guy supposedly makes $5 million each season. 


And I feel bad for Bristol Palin because I think she's just doing the show for money and 15 more minutes of fame.  Isn't she supposed to be attending college and holding down a part-time job while raising her son?  I would think filming a show in LA would cause her to have to quit school.  Bad idea Bristol!  Go back to school! 

Cutler & Cavallari walking
 in NYC

Relationship Update:
Break Up - According to People.com, Kim Kardashian and Miles Austin broke up!  According to an unnamed source (of course), they made their relationship look casual but it was "the real deal."  That is, until they decided to end the relationship due to busy schedules that kept them apart.

Get Together - Chicago Bears' quarterback, Jay Cutler, is now dating Kristin Cavallari of MTV's The Hills.  They were photographed in New York last week on the way to a lunch date and have been spotted in Chicago together.

Logsdon Family Picks:
I haven't mentioned this yet, but Tom and I are competing this season with NFL game picks.  The contest is that we choose who we think will win each game and the one with the best record at the end of the season will win a yet unnamed prize.  So far we are tied 8-8 this week and 16-32 overall.  We both picked the Saints tonight, so we'll stay tied until next week.