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THE PULSE

  (5:16 PM)

We'll be live on ESPNEWS and ESPN.com for The Pulse on Saturday from 1-4 ET. Tune in to see some great guests and log on to chat throughout the show!

THE PULSE

  (5:18 PM)

It's semifinal weekend in the NFL, and we'll be talking with Bears RB Thomas Jones. We'll also have Buffalo LB Takeo Spikes talking about a coaching change in Buffalo. And ESPN experts Qadry Ismail and Mark Schlereth will be live!

THE PULSE

  (5:18 PM)

So if you've got questions for them or comments on the games, fire away below right now!

THE PULSE

  (5:19 PM)

We'll also talk college hoops with Andy Katz and Len Elmore, NHL with outspoken Kings C Jeremy Roenick and poker with Vince Van Patten! So send in questions!

Paul (Kirkland, WA)

It's Saturday! I can't wait for my Seahawks to destroy the Skins in Seattle today!!

major (west frankfort,Il)

i think it will be seahawks panthers in the nfc.......and afc it will be broncos colts.......super bowl will be colts seahawks.......and i think seahawks win it all......2 huge championship upsets could happen remember the usc texas game??

Jack (Harrisonburg , VA)

Has anyone seen the schedule for the Seahawks? They struggled against teams with winning records a.k.a. Cowboys and Giants with losses to both Washington and Jacksonville. The only impressive win was against Indy who had nothing to play for. My point is that the Redskins are being counted out too soon and Have some talent on both sides of the ball. Expect Washington to produce more than 120 yds of offense and with a healthier secondary limit Seattle to Stephen Alexander who was held to under 100 yds earlier this year by the Redskin D.

Kyle Work (Huntingtown, MD)

Should the Redskins really be 9.5 point underdogs..i mean they've been beein in all but 1 game this year.

THE PULSE

  (11:01 AM)

What do you think Redskin fans?

Sean Rainone (Chester, VA)

Is it that hard to imagine that after shutting down Tiki Barber and Cadillac Williams that the Redskins won't be able to shut down Shaun Alexander. I mean, come on, the Redskins are known for a stingy run defense.

Weezy (VIRGINIA)

Marcus Washington and Sean Taylor should have been selected to the Pro Bowl. Sean Taylor is the best safety in the league and the hardest hitter. Roy Williams and Brian Dawkins whom everyone admires so much...they have packed away their equipment and gone fishing...

L.J.C. (Port Angeles, WA)

Anybody that doubts the Seahawks don't really know the Seahawks...The whole nation has been doubting Shaun Alexander all year long....now is his time to shine and stick the nations foot in their mouth and help win a super bowl ring for the northwest! the 12 man is going to be roaring and the Washington redskins are not going to be able to deal with it so for the people who doubts the seahawk.....just watch and learn seahawks are SUPER BOWL BOUND BABY!

Pat Wyena Jr (Washington state)

Seahawks all the way baby

raymond (Maryland)

raymond (Maryland)Lets face it the only reason Alexander is the mvp is because they played a weak schedule. The only reason seattle seems to have an unstoppable running game is because they have had a weak schedule. i dont think the seattle team will be ready to so shut down a well coached team like the redskins because they simply haven't had to do it the entire season. they are a good team because they've won every game the were supposed to. I dont see them being any better than the giants or carolina. at the same time they are a fresh healthy team and that will give them an effective edge against the redskins. but i still think the skins have chance to win given that the skins already had an unproductive game offesively and because of gibbs and his staff they will definately be prepared this game.

Tony (Queens)

Skins have no offense

Sean (Washington, D.C.)

Minus the two pointless final games of Seattle's season, here is who they beat during their "amazing" win streak: The Titans, the 49ers twice, the Eagles, the Rams twice, the Texans, the Cardinals, and the Giants (after NY K Feely shanked 3 potential game-winning field goals). Seattle is good, but they are not the Colts. Why is it the Redskins, who beat the Seahawks once this year already, apparently have no shot in this game according to several "experts?" If the 'Skins offense shows up, they win.

Jake (Bellevue, WA)

I can't believe how confident Redskins fans are for this game, especially considering that the Seahawks offense is SOOO much better than Tampa Bay's. Matt, you've mentioned the OL, shaun (of course), are extreme WR depth, but how about how efficient Matt Hasselback has become? He should do well againt the 'skins injured secondary.

Michael (Arlington, WA)

It's amazing how strong the east coast bias is, nobody on the east coast really knows how good the seahawks are. You'd think after a blowout of Philly 35-0 on monday night football would of solved that problem, but i'm hearing all over the east that seattle hasn't proved anything? What else do they want?

THE PULSE

  (11:11 AM)

Great stuff, folks! Keep it coming! The Pulse is on ESPNews from 1-4 ET today. We'll be using YOUR questions and comments on the air so send 'em in and then tune in to see your thoughts on the air!

THE PULSE

  (1:01 PM)

It's 1 o'clock! Here we go!

Tremont ((Paterson,New Jersey))

Broncos, Seahawks,Panthers, and colts. In the super bowl there will be the broncos and the panthers. And the panthers will win the super bowl 25-14.

Kyle Greenlee (Columbus, IN)

Is Boston College a legitimate team?Can they hang with the big name teams like Duke and Florida if they play in the NCAA tournament?

Joshua (Portsmouth, OH)

Duke will be the last to get a loss. Pitt has no chance, and florida looks like they could lose in the next few games

Steve Bunin

  (1:13 PM)

keep the CBB basketball questions coming Pulsites - what do you want me to ask Len Elmore?

THE PULSE

  (1:17 PM)

Andy Katz will be coming on later in the show to take your men's hoops questions.

THE PULSE

  (1:17 PM)

We want your comments on the Duke-Clemson game today and Nova - Texas ... UCon Georgetown -- you name it! Talk to me college basketball fans!!

Victor alexandria,la

florida will be the last to get a loss.and keep a eye on georgia tech they will play the roll of spoiler

Alex (Illinois)

Do you think that Illinois will go into the final four again this year

Brian, North Vernon, IN

Does he think anyone in the top 25 can beat duke?

Victor alexandria,la

ask len what was his best scoring average.

Rick (Kenai,AK.)

Hello Pulse, everybody ready to see the Seahawks win their first playoff game in 20 years.

Kyle Landry (Cumberland, RI)

Len, who do you see as the strongest team(s) in the strong Big East Conference, and will there be any easy games within conference play?

Steve Bunin

  (1:20 PM)

Pulsites - thanks for the questions - sorry we didn't have time to get all the good ones in. Why so many Duke haters out there? Are they unbeatable? No, but they've got senior leadership and great youth.

Steve Bunin

  (1:20 PM)

Pulsites - thanks for the questions - sorry we didn't have time to get all the good ones in. Why so many Duke haters out there? Are they unbeatable? No, but they've got senior leadership and great youth.

Steve Bunin

  (1:21 PM)

Andy Katz will join us in about 90 minutes, Pulsites -- keep those CBB questions coming. I know Andy's got some Pac-10 info to hand out regarding UCLA.... which has a huge game at home day against Washington.

Jason (Staten Island, NY)

When will Rudy Gay step up and be the player who they say has more potential than Marvin Williams

Dari Nowkhah

  (1:22 PM)

Victor, been dying to ask you... what happened to your Vols? now back to the subject at hand!

Steve Bunin

  (1:23 PM)

Jason - good question. Have you seen Marvin struggle with the Hawks? If you can't play on THAT team, you could struggle. I would have liked to have seen him dominate this year in the ACC, then go #1 overall. I think Rudy Gay is the same ... he could use one more year AFTER this at the college level, but he'll probably go from what I hear.

Jeremy (Lowell,IN)

Duke's always been like this and end up losing in the middle rounds.

Steve Bunin

  (1:23 PM)

Jeremy - don't know about that. 2 of their title runs started at Greensboro Coliseum, and they'll start there as a 1-seed this year, too....

Dan (ohio)

SeaHawks will win if Alexander has over 10 carries

Derek (Los angeles)

I dont know why everybody is favoring the patriots over the broncos? Why is this? The broncos have had a solid season and I don't think anyone is giving them creit.

Steve Bunin

  (1:24 PM)

Dan - you may be right, I may be crazy, but it just may be a lunatic you're looking for. Keep the NFL Q's and comments coming...

Joshua (Portsmouth, OH)

If Mike Holmgren loses this game, goes 0-5 in the playoffs since farve, does he lose his job?

Vinod (Blackfoot,ID)

If they don't win this game Holmgren has to be fired.

Joshua (Portsmouth, OH)

Mike Holmgren 0-4 against the Redskins, Redskins on a 5 road game win streak. Shawn Springs against his old team, and old defense. Mark Brunell a U of Washington Alum. Seems ominous for the seahawks

Dustin (Cameron)

Nothin about football, but gosh it seems like you guys are always on ESPNEWS, how many hours you work in a week???????

Steve Bunin

  (1:30 PM)

Not that many, Dustin. I mean, how can you complain about working a ton of hours when you're working at espn? We love it here, for shizzle.

kevin (detroit)

tell me what makes Russ Grimm such a great coaching candidate for the lions as oppose to any one else

Steve Bunin

  (1:31 PM)

Kevin, as a former sportscaster in both kalamazoo, Mich., and Lansing, Mich., I feel your pain as a quasi-Lions fan. Russ Grimm would be a terrible hire. Even if he works out, it doesn't really validate the hiring at THIS time.

Jeremy (Lowell,IN)

UNC is back in the lead

Rick (Kenai,AK.)

Everybody wants to love the Seahawks, and now, its your chance too.

jo east meadow

Who do you think the jets are going to draft and do they really have interest in TO?

Steve Bunin

  (1:34 PM)

Jo, I hear they DO have an interest, but that was when Herm was in charge. Now that they'll have what looks like a young coach, I gotta think that's a BAD combo. In the draft, they'll take D'Brickshaw at 4 or trade down.

Isaac (New Milford, NJ)

I don't see the Jets going for T.O. THey need a QB that can actually throw to him before TO would consider the Jets

Jeff Gaithersburg, MD

I think it's a joke how confident Seattle fans and the west are about this game. The spread went up to 10 at one point in Vegas, which shows how confident the west coast is about this game. The Hawks haven't seen this kind of defense since week four, so why is everyone so sure?

Steve Bunin

  (1:35 PM)

Jeff - Seattle has played a soft schedule, but their offense is STACKED. Look out DC fans.

Rick (Kenai,AK.)

I love ESPN and right now my wife is a football widow. Ha

Brian (Boston, MA)

Plummer will self-destruct like every other QB who has played the Pats in the playoffs in recent years. You know Belichick has a gameplan that will make Plummer revert to his days in Arizona. Pats win in a blowout.

Vinod (Blackfoot,ID)

I am favoring the Pats because the D is very capable of shutting down Denver's run and the Snake isn't very playoff tested like his oppenent is.

Scott (Natick, Mass)

Scott (Natick, MA)The Pats can throw on anyone and the Broncos have had trouble getting pressure on QB's all year. Doesn't this play into the Pats hand when they have the ball? On the other side of the ball, the Pats have been stopping the run cold the last six weeks and this seems to leave Denver to pass the ball which should lead to mistakes by Plummer. I see these as the two keys to the game. How can Denver get around these two glaring weaknesses to win the game?

Bill (CA)

Memo to Pats fans: Your team will be roadkill after they meet up with the Broncos. I know, I know...We all hear about how great Belicheck and Bray are, but bet against the Broncos at home? No Way.

Vinod (Blackfoot,ID)

The Broncos D is very suspect.

Chad (East Petersburg, PA)

There is no way that the Pas will beat the Broncos. With Plummer, Bell and Anderson, their offense will be too much for New England. The Super Bowl will be the Seahawks and the Broncos.

THE PULSE

  (1:50 PM)

Questions for Vince Van Patten??

Aaron (Rome, NY)

Hey Vince, I've seen your father Dick commentating some of the original broadcasts of the WSOP. How would you rate him as an analyst and did his involvement with the WSOP have anything to do with your interest in poker?

THE PULSE

  (1:51 PM)

You're on Aaron!

rob (Chicago,IL)

hey vince wish you the best of luck

THE PULSE

  (1:55 PM)

Good stuff here, SportsNation. Some men's college hoops game updates for you...

THE PULSE

  (1:55 PM)

No. 4 Connecticut leades Georgetown 70-63

THE PULSE

  (1:56 PM)

And Texas Tech is struggling a bit wth Iowa State this afternoon. It's 69-66 TT leads.

THE PULSE

  (1:57 PM)

Any Miami-UNC comments out there??

THE PULSE

  (1:58 PM)

Roy is going off, it's 77-67 Canes over No.20 Tar Heels.

rob (Chicago,IL)

i think miami can pull off the upset againts unc , there giving them a hard time.

Jeremy (Lowell,IN)

Final UConn 74-67

THE PULSE

  (2:01 PM)

I'll need questions for Bilas and Len Elmore here in a few. Send 'em in, hoop fans.

mark (charlotte)

Roy must have been late on his weekly payment to the refs this week. Haven't seen any previous champ get so many calls... they're playing good, but those refs have been poor.

Frank (Shaw AFB, SC)

Usually I'll have a comment or two up already, but I guess staying up for the 3OT game last night is taking its toll.

Nathan (St. Louis, MO)

UNC is young, upsets are going to happen. The question is what are they doing leading up to the tourny...

Nick (Fitchburg MA)

The inexperience of UNC is starting to show a little

Trey (Reserve, LA)

Can anyone in the SEC defeat the Florida Gators, or are the just to good?

Keith (Houston, TX)

Do you think there is any chance that the Texans trade David Carr and draft Vince Young

Steve Bunin

  (2:05 PM)

Keith - from what I hear: no. Gary Kubiak is supposedly a big fan of Carr. Remember, it's hard to throw from your back, and that's where Carr's been the last 4 years.

Victor alexandria,la

iowa state 71 texas tech 72

THE PULSE

  (2:05 PM)

Now it's 71-74 with 11.8 seconds left!!

Steve Bunin

  (2:05 PM)

But they should think about trading down if they can get a vet Off.Lineman or four.

Jeremy (Lowell,IN)

Jay, is UNC's inexperience showing?

Joshua (Portsmouth, OH)

Does a defeat like this of UNC fuel their drive, to upset duke?

Jason (Brownville,ME)

How far will UNC make it in March

Craig Abel (Brooklyn)

Can any team match up well against Duke? Who do you see them losing to, if at all?

Nathan (St. Louis, MO)

Can Mizzou pull off a few upsets in the tourny and save Quin Synder's job?

Steve Bunin

  (2:08 PM)

Nathan - good question. I think a lot of people figured this would be his last year there, but the big 12 is down, and he's already proven that his team is better than advertised. Big win in Norman. They have to shoot consistently to win though. But if they do, they'll be in the Big Dance.

Matt (Minnesota)

Why does ESPN not have Kevin Garnett's name for an answer to the question "who is the best player in the NBA?" Clearly KG is the best all-around player as of now..... look at the numbers.....he makes everyone around him better

Steve Bunin

  (2:09 PM)

Matt - I think you have a great point. The problem is, you have to leave somebody off. Who would it be? Nash, Kobe, LeBron, KG, Timmy D., Wade, etc...???

Steve Bunin

  (2:09 PM)

We can only give 4 options on our poll questions. Who would you drop?

Eric (Tampa,FL)

Steve, are you answering these questions as im watching you on TV?

Steve Bunin

  (2:10 PM)

Eric.... YES! That's why I love this show!

Steve Bunin

  (2:13 PM)

Pulsites - we just had some technical issues. Sorry we couldn't get to Jay Bilas. We had a bunch of your questions to ask him...

Joshua (Portsmouth, OH)

See, I'd entirely disagree with KG, but i'd also take Duncan off that list so far, he's playing like he's got bonechips in his foot.

John (Queens)

All im seeing is college basketball on ESPN and ESPN 2..whens the pulse going to come on.

Jeremy (Lowell,IN)

steve, did you watch the 3ot 76ers game last night?

Vinod (Blackfoot,ID)

Kobe, LeBron, Duncan, Wade in that order as the best 4 players in the NBA.

THE PULSE

  (2:14 PM)

Hey guys, pretty soon we'll need some questions for Bills Takeo Spikes and later on for Kings Jeremy Roenick. Send in your questions and comments for these guys, now!

Steve Bunin

  (2:14 PM)

Jeremy, I didn't watch it live, but I did see the highlights, and we're gonna run the highlights later in this show ... THAT was off the chain. What about you?

Vinod (Blackfoot,ID)

People forget that Kobe is 1st team all NBA defense and offense caliber.

Steve Bunin

  (2:15 PM)

Vinod brings up a good point. But Vinod - you've got KG AND Nash off your list. OUCH!

mark (charlotte)

Kobe is the best player in the NBA only in his wildest dreams.

Eric (Tampa,FL)

Thats FREAKN awesome!!

Joshua (Portsmouth, OH)

With the signing of Greg Oden, and Chris Wells, Who do you see being better, Ohio State Basketball, or Ohio State Football?

Steve Bunin

  (2:16 PM)

Josh - that's a great question. Buckeyes b'ball is back in a BIG way with the "Thad Five" coming in next year, and OSU already surprising this year. I don't know that they'll make a super-deep run, but they'll be in the Big Dance, for shizzie.

Vinod (Blackfoot,ID)

Nash has a lot of guys down in Phoenix to make him look good.

Steve Bunin

  (2:16 PM)

Vinod - are you CRAZY?!? Without Nash, the Suns are the Hawks.

Jason (Newton Falls OH)

KG is way better than lebron.

Jeremy (Lowell,IN)

Yeah Kyle korver throws a 3 at end of 2ot it was awesome.

Rick (Kenai,AK.)

Steve your the MAN!

Steve Bunin

  (2:17 PM)

Rick - Anchorage rocks. Thanks for watching man... TAKEO SPIKES is joining us LIVE in a few minutes, Pulsites. Any questions for the 2-time Pro Bowl Linebacker?

Joshua (Portsmouth, OH)

Takeo, How was it sitting on the couch at home, seeing your old team, The Bengals in the playoffs? Were you proud?

Jeremy (Lowell,IN)

Takeo, after a year without Bledsoe has the team changed or stayed the same?

Steve Bunin

  (2:18 PM)

Good work, J and J - keep 'em coming...

Jason (Brownville,ME)

Steve What are the odds that Pittsburgh beating Indianapolis

Steve Bunin

  (2:19 PM)

Jason. They aren't Vegas, but I'd say about 40-to-1. People forget how sweet INDY's defense was all season., They're at home. It won't be close, and it'll be a blowout early... PIT can't run 40 times if they're behind 17 inthe 1st Q.

mark (charlotte)

KG has the best commercials in the NBA and that should count for something.

Steve Bunin

  (2:20 PM)

You're a funny guy, Mark... just stay out of sportscasting. I wanna keep my job.

Mike (New York, NY)

Takeo, how do you see your defense rebounding next year with a coaching change?

AJ (Jersey)

Takeo, on a scale of 1-10 how do feel about Mularky leaving and the front office situation.

Jason (Newton Falls OH)

Takeo, who would you like to see the Bills pick up in the draft?

Dan D. (Cleveland, OH)

Takeo...anything specia; about your number #51

Jeremy (Lowell,IN)

Takeo, With a new coach can we see the bills as a wildcard or a couple spots from a playoff berth next season?

Dan D. (Cleveland, OH)

Takeo, what type of coach do you want to see in Buffalo, offesne minded or defensive minded?

THE PULSE

  (2:37 PM)

You're on AGAIN, Dan!

THE PULSE

  (2:42 PM)

Good stuff, guys, Jeremy Roenick is up next!

Joshua (Portsmouth, OH)

I have a question for Jeremy Roenick. How will the rep of Sidney Crosby being a diver affect him in the future? Hockey is a tough sport, for someone to dive would seem like a bad thing.

Ted (Philadelphia, PA)

Jeremy I really miss having you play in Philly. I was wondering how you feel about shootouts and the way you feel about the new NHL and the direction its headed (with all the attendance being up).

Steve (Salem, Ore)

This question is for Jeremy. Do you think that the referees will call penalties as tough in the playoffs as they have been during the regular season? If they do how much of an impact will it have on outcomes and the eventual Cup Champion?

Eric - West Chester, PA

Jeremy Roenick: how would you compare the fans in LA to the fans here in Philly? How has this season been different than two seasons ago with the Flyers?

theodore rdesinski jr

hi jeremy was just wondering how you were doing with your injury and wanted to tell ya we miss you in philly best of luck in the future

Adam (Bloomsburg, Pa)

Hey Jeremy. Are you honestly blaming your skates not being sharpened correctly on your new team for your slow start this year? To my knowledge, you did not have a slow start statisically when moving from the blackhawks, to the coyotes, to the flyers.

Farook (Fremont, Ca)

Question for Mr. Roenick:I could only imagine how much better the Flyers would have been this season with you on their team, Would you have enjoyed playing with one of the best players in the world, Peter Forseberg?

Nick (Woodinville, WA)

All that matters is that the Seahawks are going to beat the Redskins today.

mark (charlotte)

If Miami beating UNC is an upset what do we call it (if) Clemson beats Duke.

Tremont (Paterson,New Jersey)

Are your skates the reason for your problems?

Kyle: Lakeville, MN

Jeremy how good do you think Simone Gagne can become and what do you think of the season he is having

Tremont (Paterson,New Jersey)

Do you think you could have made the flyers better even though they don't have goaltendenig

Nathan (St. Louis, MO)

It's a shame that Doug Weight "one of the best players in the world", plays for the worst team in the NHL

Jason (Rota, Spain, Naval Station Rota, US Air Force)

If the Kings could trade for one rookie forward this year, who would you want on your team, and would it be the same person if they would play exclusively on your line?

THE PULSE

  (2:51 PM)

You're on TV Jason!

Kenny (Tacoma WA)

What did you think of the Sega Hockey games in "Swingers"? "Its not me...its Roenick. He's Good." --Vince Vaghn

Ken (Massena, NY)

Jeremy, growing up in Massachusetts where college hockey is so popular,why did you choose to go the Major Junior route instead of attending Division I college hockey such as Boston University or Boston College for example?

THE PULSE

  (2:52 PM)

You're on TV, Ken!

sal (new york)

jeremy do you like it better in LA or in Philly

THE PULSE

  (2:54 PM)

Coming up is Ed Werder from Seattle!

Nathan (St. Louis, MO)

The only way I can see Seattle losing is turnovers or a big play on special teams by Washington.

Jason (Newton Falls,OH)

Seattle got a diamond in the rough with picking up Joe Jurevicius in the offseason do you think he will stay in Seattle and settle to be the number 3 receiver?

Beth (Bluefield,WV)

After 6 stright wins against respected teams, why doesn't anyone think that the Redskins have a chance against Seattle?

Vinod (Blackfoot,ID)

The thing about Seattle is if you can eliminate the run I don't think Hasselbeck can win a playoff game by himself.

Rick (Kenai,AK.)

Ive been waiting for Seattle to get this chance for 30 years.....GO HAWKS!!

Rick (Kenai,AK.)

Soft schedule? When Seattle played the Colts, both teams played their starters in the first quarter....score Seattle 14 Indy 3.

THE PULSE

  (3:11 PM)

Great stuff, guys. In the last hour of the show here, we'll need NFL playoff questions for Quadry Ismail and Men's college hoop questions for Andy Katz. Hit me!

Danquan (Hays, KS)

Is Brandon Rush Freshman of the Year in the Big 12?

Steve Bunin

  (3:19 PM)

D -- could be. It's a down year in the Big 12.... so many Jayhaws' freshmen with talent, but Rush is a good call. We can ask Andy Katz when he joins us soon...

Mr.Murder (One Raider Nation)

Quadry, special teams can be the difference in these close games where a great defense can set its mind to stop an offense. If the refs hold back flags and just let these men play some ball, who will be the man and take it for six? This fan sees Bethel Johnson in the AFC.

Jeramy (Evansville IN)

Andy, what do you think of IU? If White can get healthy and team with Killingsworth, can't the Hoosiers make some noise?

Steve Bunin

  (3:20 PM)

Evansville rocks. Love the old-school sleeve-jerseys. Killingsworth is rough, man. A brute force with some serious athletic ability. May not be a better big man in the Big 10, with apologies to Paul Davis and James Augustine.

Joey (Nipper)

If skins beat seahawks, and panthers beat bears, would carolina get the home game to decide the conference? Go PANTHERS!!

Chris (Chino, CA)

New England has no chance at Denver!!!

Joe (Mass)

Will the pats lose to the broncos... again?

Joe (Mass)

Qadry you have had much experience in the nfl. Is this colts team as good as the 04 steelers?

Dom (New York City)

Quadry, Can the broncos stop Brady, and can Jake the Snake ecape Bruschi and that patriots defense.

Seth (Tenafly, NJ)

Andy, how many teams could possibly get a bid into the Big Dance from the new Big East this year?

Seth (Tenafly, NJ)

Andy, do you feel that Illinois is still, not just a Big Ten contender, but also a legitimate title contender as well?

Peter (Spokane, Wash)

Andy, what do you think of Adam Morrison's NBA potential?

Tremont (Paterson.New Jersey)

Hey Andy do You see any chance of duke going undeafeted in confernce play?

WILLIAM MATTOS (SHIRLEY, MASS.)

TO ANDY KATZ WHY DO YOU THINK BOSTON COLLEGE IS STRUGGLING IN THERE FIRST YEAR IN THE ACC? IS IT THERE COACHING OR LACK OF A POINT GUARD? AND DO YOU THINK THEY WERE OVERRATED GOING INTO THIS YEAR?

THE PULSE

  (3:23 PM)

Good stuff for Katz, guys. He'll be here soon. If you sent me a question, keep an eye out, you might see your name on air shortly!

Joe (Mass)

Bc rules Willy.

Stephen LaRochelle (South Windsor, CT)

What do you make of UConn's early Big East struggles? Do you think it is possible to have too many good players on that one team?

Austin (Las Vegas,NV)

Do you think Adam Morrison or JJ reddik would make the better nba player?

Jason (Brownville ME)

Hey Guys Do you Think that Duke will go all the way or will Florida give them a run

THE PULSE

  (3:36 PM)

Duke, Duke, Duke ... is that all you guys care about??

eddie (whittier, ca)

Everybody I know thinks that duke will go all the way. I dont. I like florida right now. What do you think?

THE PULSE

  (3:45 PM)

I can smell those NFL games cookin'! Let's wrap it up with football!

AJ (Jersey)

I couldn't care less about Duke. The ACC eats up everyone and Duke is not immune.

gene: knoxville tn.

Yo Stink,why doesn't anyone talk about Peyton Manning never winning the big game. In college and the pros. The big game, he can't win. My steelers will prove me right tomorrow.

jay diddy (ohio)

reddick is a great college player but has neither the size or speed to make any kind of impact in the NBA. morrison is the next bird.

curt (shrewsbury, MA)

Will the New England Patriots defense resemble the D that conquered the playoffs in the recent past tonight?

Greg (Charlotte)

Seattle, 37-20

Pat ((NY))

Whos will give the Colts the toughest test

jay diddy (ohio)

carolina and indy. u heard it here 1st.indy 34 to 17

slik-shu (Oregon)

Go Hawks!!!!!! Seahawks by 17!!!

Adam (St. Joseph, MO)

Washington is 10-2 in the NFC. Thats something to look at I think.

Luis (Moorhead, mn)

the seahawks have an easy win, the redskins will not stop shaun alexander!! enough said!

Dom (New York City)

Can somebody beat those Pats, I am tired of them.

Austin (Las Vegas,NV)

The only thing the seahwaks can do to stop portis is handcuff him to the gatorade jug.

Joe Bags (Mass)

Ok.... Broncos are so dominate at home. But the pats are coming off a 10 playoff wii streak. Brady is undefeated in his career as a starter in the plaoffs. Plummer.... well hes a different story 1 and 3. I see the pats upsetting the number 2 seed broncos in the divisional playoffs.

Jason (Staten Island, NY)

How can you go against New England? I think the Colts are the only ones who have a shot in the playoffs.

Danquan (Hays, KS)

Better front 4: Bears or Panthers?

Rick (Kenai,AK.)

SEAHAWKS.....SEAHAWKS.....SEAHAWKS.

Don (Hoboken)

Who looks to be more vital for their teams this weekend, Big Ben or Rex Grossman, since both are seen as on rush first offenses.

slik-shu (Oregon)

The Pats are doomed, USC lost this year

Jason (Brownville ME)

Hey Guys If Pittsburgh beats Indy and New England beats Denver who will go on to face Seattle in the superbowl

Austin (Las Vegas,NV)

If seattle doesnt win today, they will lose all respect.

Nathan (St. Louis, MO)

Quadry- Is Seattle considering a coaching change if they lose today?

Jordan (PA)

seattle going to win today

slik-shu (Oregon)

Guys? Do you know that the Seahawks have been 22-2 at home over the last three years? The Redskins don't stand a chance.

mark (charlotte)

Have the Seahawk receivers learned to catch balls yet?

Colby Hagen (Seattle, Washington)

Why does Chris Berrman always refer the Seattle as "way out in the Pacific NW?" as he stated in stated Friday night on ESPN. Doesn't he realize that most of us in LA, Denver, Portland and Seattle think of NY and Washington DC..."way out to the Atlantic NE?" It's a small world these days with cable.

AJ (Jersey)

East Coast Bias says that Seattle is over-rated and anyone can score a bunch of TD's if they're all from the goal line. That's why Stephen Davis is second in the NFC running backs.

Nico (Simi Valley, CA)

EAST COAST BIAS!!!!!!! Seahawks will destroy the skins.

Joshua (Portsmouth, OH)

See, It's not east coast bias. It's Joe Gibbs. That man is an xfactor, if he can make Mark Rypen a champion, he can do anything, with Gregg williams, maybe he can out coach 40 runs a game

THE PULSE

  (3:56 PM)

Great stuff this week, guys, way to go strong to the very end. You can chat about both games this afternoon right here with SportsNation. Stay with us all day long! Don't eat too many wings! Enjoy the action, we'll see you next Saturday, same time, same place, right here on The Pulse!!

Steve Bunin

  (3:56 PM)

Pulsites - great work all day long. Time to fly - peace out, enjoy the games, and Go Seahawks! (Sh, don't tell anyone).