San Diego Chargers star outside linebacker Shawne Merriman (not pictured) was arrested Sunday and accused of choking and restraining his girlfriend, reality TV star Tila Tequila, as she tried to leave his suburban home. Merriman said he was trying to stop her from driving. I think taking away her keys would be step #1, with choking being way down the list a ways.- Alex Van Pelt named Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator. Alex, you may want to live out of the suitcase for a little while first. Just saying.
- Vikings took away John David Booty’s #4 jersey and gave it to Favre, cut him from the team, and now hired him back to the practice squad. Pr-pr-practice?
- Virginia turned out to be William and Mary’s tune-up game. Al Groh may want to keep his suitcases at the ready.
- Lou Holtz… Yeah, it was tough listening to him yesterday.
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Okay, so I’ve been planted on the sofa for the weekend watching college football. Feels great. Loved the BYU upset of Oklahoma. BYU handled Oklahoma’s offense with Sam Bradford in the 1st half, but no doubt BYU had an edge in the 2nd half. Still had to execute the offense, but stopping that last drive was a bit easier with Bradford’s shoulder on ice.