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Buzzmaster

  (6:13 PM)

Hellloooo, SportsNation! Welcome to our final live edition of The Show from Super Bowl XL before the big game on Sunday. Friday kicks off with the Sports Guy, Bill Simmons, followed by his Page 2 compatriots Chuck Klosterman, Jason Whitlock and Jim Caple. Joe Theismann will then wrap up the day, so send your questions now and we'll save them for our guests!

Bill Simmons

  (11:53 AM)

Hey everybody - I'm 8 minutes early and just drank enough coffee to kill a pony. Let's get started...

Jay (CT)

I'm a Sox fan. I got on a plane from Chicago to NY and they announced the pilots name as Captain Schiraldi. Would I have have justified in getting off the plane?

Bill Simmons

  (11:54 AM)

I would have freaked out like Charles Grodin in "Midnight Run." No jury would have convicted you.

CP Fairfield, CT

what do you think of your man Paul Shirley getting a tv show?

Bill Simmons

  (11:55 AM)

I think I'm surprised that it was "Seven Lives Exposed" on the Playboy Channel.

Chris, colorado springs, CO

Just about to leave for vegas! Who are you picking to win the game?

Bill Simmons

  (11:56 AM)

My column comes out on Page 2 around 12:15-12:30 EST (with my Super Bowl pick). Let's just say that I didn't pick the Seahawks.

Brett Erickson: (Fargo, ND)

Sports Guy. I had a dream about you the other night, and it was a really LONG, drawn out dream too . . .So okay, wherever I am in my dream, it's winter, and my brother is there too. My brother then reveals to me that he is really good friends with you, which surprises me! Then I go to some bar, and I meet some drunk blonde in her early thirties who is really really really nice, and I drive her home, and you're there. Turns out that she is your wife! Which makes me happy because I think I'm on your good side. Then the next day, I go to this bar again, alone. And I see you there, and I hide from you because I don't want you to know I'm at a bar alone. Then, apparently, I'm at the bar again, I'm with some people and we're running from the police in the snow, and I call my brother to save us, and in the meantime I stumble upon this house, and I decide that we're going to hide in it. I knock on the door, and your wife answers, it was your house! And you're playing pool. And then I woke up. Because of this, my girlfriend thinks I need to stop reading your columns. And I think she might be right.

Bill Simmons

  (11:57 AM)

I don't care what happens, as long as you remain 100 yards away from me at all times.

Pat: Salisbury, Maryland

Bill, is there any stopping Beth on the gauntlet? She has to be some nasty hybrid of Kobe and Derrick Coleman. She mails in the missions and then dominates the Gauntlet, unreal.

Bill Simmons

  (11:58 AM)

Here's the crazy thing about Beth: She's 36! She's Brett Favre's age!

Bill (Ithaca, NY)

I read Brady is doing the coin flip at the super bowl...two questions: 1) when did active players start doing the pregame coin flip? 2) how is this even remotely acceptable to patriot nation? I know he's been there, done that, but doesn't this come across as a bit arrogant and all but asures the pats won't be getting back to the super bowl during the belechick/brady era?

Bill Simmons

  (11:59 AM)

I'm just excited that the news came out that Brady was battling a sports hernia for half the season - now I have another excuse to fall back on when I'm trying to convince people that the Steelers were lucky this season.

Lloyd, Boston, MA

Can the Steelers win if Polamalu doesn't play? Or even if he's 50% with a bad ankle?

Bill Simmons

  (12:00 PM)

I am not worried about Polamalu - you would have to chop one of his legs off for him not to have a huge impact on Sunday's game.

Jim (Murray, Kentucky)

Sports Guy, the Clippers are 2 1/2 games behind the Suns, a magnificent effort from a perennial underachiever. All I hear about is Brand this or Cassell that, but noone talks about James Singleton! HE is the real key to this year's team! What do you think?

Bill Simmons

  (12:02 PM)

Couldn't agree more - last year, Bobby Simmons was my guy. This year, Singleton is my guy. The Clips would be winning the pacific right now if freaking Dunleavy had started giving him PT before late-January. He's like a poor man's cross between Ron Artest and Ben Wallace.

Mikey (Hoboken)

Bigger story today: the super bowl, or the fact that Heather Locklear is single again? Can I have a prediction for both?

Bill Simmons

  (12:03 PM)

I just enjoyed the fact that Rachel Perry reported the news on Adam Carolla's radio show this morning and said Heather had filed for divorce from "Richie Sambooka." High comedy at 8:00 AM.

sham (wbl)

no one cares about your SB XL prediction. I want to know what your prediction is for the Seth Cohen drug scandal. How's it gonna end Sports Guy?

Bill Simmons

  (12:06 PM)

Just one of these times, I want a TV character to start casually smoking pot on network TV with no repercussions. I'm not sure why they went in that direction - I'm just excited that Johnny broke Tom Cruise's record in "Few Good men" last night for "The worst performance ever by an actor who's pretending that he's drunk." What a moment. And did you know it was possible for a smashed 17 year-old to rock climb while holding a bottle of tequila? I cadn't even successfully take my contacts out when I'm drunk. What a ridiculous show.

Steve, Seattle WA

Bill, why didn't the World Wide Sports Leader hire Eugene Robinson to give the scouting report on the nightlife in Windsor, Ontario?

Bill Simmons

  (12:08 PM)

That's a great question. That's my vote for most underrated sports scandal - Eugene needed to "unwind" on the night before the Super Bowl, so he went out and pulled a Hugh Grant. On the other hand, you can't blame him -- the dude went to Colgate. Not exactly a sexual hotbed. Believe me, I spent 5 weekends there over the course of 1987-1992. Let's just say that I never had to crack open the condoms. Maybe he was making up for lost time.

Mike W (Chicago)

Bill, don't you think Peyton Manning can't wait for the Pro Bowl so he can remind everyone he's still the man?

Bill Simmons

  (12:09 PM)

I don't think there's any question. he has a chance to become a 4-time Pro Bowl MVP. That's saying something.

Pat (Chicago)

Bill we are having an argument at work that you must settle. Who would win in a fight between Jack Bauer and John McClane from Die Hard.

Bill Simmons

  (12:11 PM)

You're having this argument at work? Wow. Anyway, I would go with jack Bauer, anyone who could say the line, "The only reason you're conscious right now is because I didn't feel like carrying you" gets my vote.

Dave (Seattle)

Bill, can you explain the difference between a hernia and a "sports hernia"? Is it just a hernia you get playing sports?

Bill Simmons

  (12:12 PM)

I think there should be all different hernias - sports hernias, sex hernias, drinking hernias, and so on.

Josh G (Columbus)

Bill, where's the explanantion for why Peter King kicked your ass this year at NFL picks?

Bill Simmons

  (12:12 PM)

Because he doesn't pick against the spread? That could be it.

Bill (New York)

As a Colgate grad, am I supposed to be upset at your crack about the numbing effects the extreme cold has on female libidos or take it on the chin, hang my head, and say damn it's funny 'cause its true?

Bill Simmons

  (12:13 PM)

The latter. Now take a cold shower.

Pete (DC)

Is it safe to put our money on the Seahawks now that you have picked the Steelers?

Bill Simmons

  (12:13 PM)

Absolutely. You have my blessing. I am the NFL Mush of 2006.

Mike (Seattle)

Aren't you like 3-7 in the playoffs? Why are people asking for your pick this Sunday?

Bill Simmons

  (12:14 PM)

Hey, I'm 4-6 pal!

Brandon, New York, NY

Audrey on 24 is absolutely killing me right now. Jack's trying to meet with Novick to inform him of a rogue agent in the white house staff and she's calling him demanding that Jack tell her if he still loves her? I mean are you kidding me? Could that not have waited until Jack was done, I mean the country's fate was hanging in the balance.

Bill Simmons

  (12:18 PM)

I am EXTREMELY concerned about 24 right now. Just in the first few weeks, Jack allowed himself to be followed by a 16 year old kid, then got sucked into a love triangle at CTU while there was nerve gas to be found. What the hell? Since when did Jack Bauer care about anyone? This is the same guy who shot Ryan Chapelle at point blank range! Also, why is Kiefer Sutherland whispering all his lines now? And what's up with the Edgar character? I feel like they're playing a practical joke on us. But the biggest problem has been Rudy joining the cast - I just can't take him seriously. Every time he enters a room, I start chanting "Rudy! Rudy!" and the Sports Gal tells me to shut up. Couldn't they include one scene where he's inexplicably wearing a Notre Dame football jacket? What about Charles S. Dutton randomly playing a CTU janitor? They need to kill off Rudy and Edgar ASAP.

Matt (Wellsville, NY)

What the heck is Bettis doing in SB XL? He has hasn't been XL since grade school

Kyle (Boston MA)

Totally agree with you about the OC. There is no way that a guy could possibly do enough drugs to be able to sit through Save the Last Dance. What do you think about what Marc Stein said about the C's and Chris Paul? Should they have traded Pierce for the 3rd pick and taken Chris Paul?

Bill Simmons

  (12:25 PM)

An excellent point about Seth. You would need to be shooting heroin directly into your jugular vein to enjoy Save the Last Dance. As for the PP trade, last summer I wanted them to do it because they would have saved about $10-11 million on the cap and PP was acting like such a head case. Now? I wouldn't do it. I think Pierce is a top-12 guy. His head is on straight for whatever reason.

Brad (Wichita, KS)

You have to issue your uncensored columns out on a DVD "Sports' Guy, the Director's Cut"

Bill Simmons

  (12:26 PM)

A very good idea.

Jake (Greensboro, NC)

Sports Guy, should the Super Bowl ever be held in a city that hasn't hosted a Real World?

Bill Simmons

  (12:26 PM)

Absolutely not. I came up with that theory a few years ago and I still think it flies.

JC (NJ Yankee Nation)

When is the next book coming out - Your writing has ways of making my colon relax

Bill Simmons

  (12:27 PM)

That could be a good title for the next book! "My writing has ways of making your colon relax," by Bill Simmons

Eric H (Chicago, IL)

I watched "Weird Science" last night. Kelly Le Brock is now on "Celebrity Fit Club." Is there a sports equivalent to seeing that depressing turn of events?

Bill Simmons

  (12:28 PM)

Seeing Magic Johnson involved in that "3-Ball" fiasco 3 years ago.

Brian (Lansing, MI)

Bill, how many Pistons should be Eastern Conference All-Star reserves?

Bill Simmons

  (12:29 PM)

I think all 5 should make it. Seriously.

Rob (Boston)

So, the Clippers are playing the Celtics in the Garden tonight. Are you rooting for the Celtics or the Clippers???

Bill Simmons

  (12:30 PM)

Please. I'm a diehard Celtics fan. I would never root against them under any circumstances. But they don't have a snowball's chance of beating the Clips right now. The Clips are playing great. And by the way, check out this week's ESPN Mag for an EXCELLENT piece on Sam I Am.

Jeff (Cleveland)

Bill...I'm getting married in September...any advice besides 'don't do it'?

Bill Simmons

  (12:30 PM)

Elope.

Jeff Rosenhousen (NYC)

What are the last few CDs you've bought (or downloaded)?

Bill Simmons

  (12:33 PM)

I haven't bought a CD in about 15 months. Some of the bands I've been downloading lately: Bloc Party; Snow Patrol, LCD Soundsystem; Giant Drag. I would have bought all those albums if it wasn't easier to just download them. The last album I bought was the Killers, which has reached "Pearl Jam: Ten" status for me.

Mark (Bechtel, SI)

I think HORSE should replace the Slam Dunk Contest, too!

Bill Simmons

  (12:34 PM)

Interesting idea, Mark! You should write about it!

Charley, Houston TX

How come no one is talking about the Mavs? They've won 10 in a row and they're playing Avery style of basketball by slowing the game down and showing much improved defense. Not to mention some very unselfish basketball. And they've beat all the contenders: DET, SA, MIA, PHO

Bill Simmons

  (12:35 PM)

I'm talking about the Mavs! I think they're the 2nd best team in the league right now. But I think they killed themselves by not trading for Artest - it was their one chance to add an elite player and they didn't do it. I'm sorry, there's no way Kobe drops 62 on them in 3 quarters if Artest is on the floor.

Kevin (Waltham,MA)

Did you see the look on Hilary's face during Bush's state of the union. I was scared for the poor guy. Reminded me of that lady with the crazy eyes on temptation island.

Jeff (KC, MO)

I think paternity testing should replace the slam dunk contest

Bill Simmons

  (12:36 PM)

Would there be judges?

Dick (Sac(ramento))

Any correlation between you going to 3 of the last 5 Super Bowls with the 3 you have attended having the Pats taking part?

Bill Simmons

  (12:37 PM)

Here's the weird thing: Each time the Pats didn't make it, I had decided well in advance that I wasn't going for Page 2. But just to be clear, if they had made it this year, I absolutely would have gone for the weekend. Even if I had to walk to Detroit.

Adam (College Park, MD)

Who would you be more scared to see on the street...Isiah Thomas or Antonio Davis's coffee throwing wife?

Bill Simmons

  (12:38 PM)

Mrs. Davis. I just feel so vindicated about this whole thing - I can always spot crazy chicks and toupees, it's a gift.

Isiah Thomas (Courtroom)

Bill, I got enough problems right now. Truce?

Bill Simmons

  (12:39 PM)

Truce.

Chris (Charlotte)

Is it acceptable to pee in the shower? I need a ruling on this.

Bill Simmons

  (12:40 PM)

It's not just acceptable, it's mandated.

Jeremy (Las Vegas)

Was a Hooter's Casino in Vegas really necessary? It opened last night.

Bill Simmons

  (12:41 PM)

I vote for "unnecessary." I have never been in a Hooters that had even 1 female patron - it's the sausage fest to end all sausage fests. This is basically going to be the first-ever all-male casino, only with waitresses. Bad times.

Harrison (Boone, NC)

How surprised were you when Stephen A.'s show got moved to 11 pm?

Bill Simmons

  (12:42 PM)

Who?

Mat (Scottsdale, AZ)

Do you think MNF should bring back ED, Lisa Guerraro, Dierdorf, etc? Just make it the announers as bad as possible, heck, even put Magic in the booth. Ratings would definitely go up.

Bill Simmons

  (12:43 PM)

I want OJ back in the booth. We need OJ back in some form - whether it's a reality show, Naked Gun 4, an NFL Network gig or whatever. It would be awkward and riveting.

Mark (South Orange)

Where can I buy a computer with a breathalizer system that will lock me out sites like amazon, ebay and half.com when I reach a certain alcoholic limit? How many needless DVDs and CDs do we have to suffer through before a change is made?

Bill Simmons

  (12:44 PM)

Come on! Why do you think my book is still selling?

Andy (NY, NY)

Hey, where is Jerome Bettis ("The Bus") from originally?

Bill Simmons

  (12:45 PM)

Chicago? Milwaukee? I think it's somewhere in the Midwest.

Brad, NYC

Who is your editor Kevin Jackson going to be rooting for on Sunday? Isn't he a well-documented sports bigamist? Have you been brow-beating him for 2 weeks?

Bill Simmons

  (12:46 PM)

He's rooting for Seattle and has renounced the Steelers. At least that's what he's telling us.

sean (indy)

at what point is it just outright sad that everyone in the stadium cheers just for darko to walk to the scorer's table, and then explodes when he hits one jumper?

Bill Simmons

  (12:48 PM)

Why wont Detroit trade him? That's my question... aren't they one more bench player away from locking up 70 wins and possibly going 16-0 in the playoffs?

Jake (Chechnya)

How many points would the '87 MJ have averaged in today's NBA?

Bill Simmons

  (12:49 PM)

No joke: I think he would have averaged 40-plus a game. And he would have sprung for 85 at one point.

Jeremy (Akron, OH)

Is it really that big of a deal that LeBron won't do the slam dunk contest? Some people seem to think its some sort of right that he is denying us. This isn't the old school dunk contest when MJ participated, and I think if people want to see him dunk, they can just watch the Cavs when they're on

Bill Simmons

  (12:49 PM)

What would leBron possibly have to gain by being in the dunk contest? it would be like Mariah Carey entering American Idol. Makes no sense.

julian (Los Angeles)

whats your prediction for the clippers? you can't still think they'll finish third in the west. realistically, maybe a 5 seed and a first round matchup against the mavs. what do you think?

Bill Simmons

  (12:51 PM)

I think they can win the Pacific. Here's the thing: Nash has been healthy all season. He's due for one of those "out for 7 games" stretches where they go 1-6. The Clips can catch them. I'm just excited that I get to go to some playoff games. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that my Clips tix would pay off with playoff games. And imagine if they get the No. 3 seed and somehow play the Lakers in Round One?

Sean (Boston)

What do you think of the Fleetcenter returning to the Garden name?

Bill Simmons

  (12:52 PM)

I think it's awful. Just awful. There's only one Garden. Stuff like this makes me mad.

Boose (Louisville, Ky)

Your predictions for 24?

Bill Simmons

  (12:52 PM)

I bet Jack saves the day somehow.

Paul (Chicago)

SG, how long until AC Green calls for royalties on 40-Year-Old Virgin? I mean, he had to hate that his virginity was CONSTANTLY a story, but then they go and make a blockbuster movie mocking his life and don't pay him a dime for it?

Bill Simmons

  (12:53 PM)

I couldn't agree more. They should have just had Steve Carell wearing his hair in horrible gheri-curls.

Neal (Hartford)

Isnt it time the Celtics bring Gerald Green back from the NBDL already? I mean, even Sebastian Telfair and Darius Miles got more action in their rookie years. The C's (diehard fan here so its hard for me to say this) stink, badly. He should get some time, even if he is skinnier than Lindsay Lohan.

Bill Simmons

  (12:55 PM)

Couldn't agree more. The team isn't going anywhere - throw him out there. The NBDL makes me nervous, there's something very "amateur-porny" about it.

Newman (Santa Monica)

Do you think Johnny is dead on The OC or just hurt, really badly?

Bill Simmons

  (12:56 PM)

My biggest fear is that he's going to end up in a wheelchair, and every episode will have Marissa wheeling him around while Johnny talks about how he made a mistake on the cliff and he misses surfing. if that happens, I will stop watching the show. That will be the final straw.

Ross Salt Lake City

How many weeks before the fake boobied chick on Survivor gets voted off? I say she stays til the end only because the young guys will ALWAYS keep eye candy around. My wife says by the end of February. She's no threat. Thoughts?

Bill Simmons

  (12:58 PM)

Those girls always get voted off immediately - it's a Survivor tradition. CBS doesn't want the ratings to be TOO high. if I was running the show, I would have immunity challenges like "It's a wet t-shirt contest with judges" and "sprint 500 yards while trying to holding as many stick as possible in your cleavage" to keeps these womenb around

ryan (seattle)

whats going to be a big surprise for sundays super bowl game?

Bill Simmons

  (12:59 PM)

The Rolling Stones. I just don't think anyone is adequately prepared for how old they are and how bad their music is now. It's like they've become a cover band of themselves. Everyone will be in disbelief.

Dave (San Diego)

Biggest question of the day: does Dave Chappelle cry on Oprah today? Your prediction...

Bill Simmons

  (1:00 PM)

I say yes! And on that note, time to turn it over to Klosterman... enjoy the weekend!

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:02 PM)

Wassup, rockers?

Malcolm (Philly)

Who are you?!?! Bring back the Sportsguy!!!!

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:03 PM)

Hello there, Malcolm.

Chad (Champaign)

Chuck, How can the Super Bowl be in Detroit Rock CIty and KISS not be the halftime show?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:05 PM)

Well, they are technically from NYC, so perhaps that explains it. plus, they played five years ago. plus, nobody loves tommt thayer that much.

Ryan ( Eden Prairie, MN)

My old man went to college in Jamestown, ND...big Buffalo up there, eh?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:05 PM)

It's smaller than the Holstein in New Salem.

mcgeehan (boston)

Do you remember what position Slater played for Bayside? I know he was number 6, was he a qb? How confident would you be as a coach going into a game with 7 sport varsity star AC Slater? ANd what do you think of Stephanie tanner being a meth addict?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:05 PM)

He was the tailback.

Nick (Mission, KS)

Are you ticked that you have to fill in for Simmons the year the Super Bowl is played in freaking Detroit?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:06 PM)

I would have preferred Bangor, Maine.

Dan (Long Island)

Which has more of an impact on us as a society and people (meaning during the random drunken conversations we have while waiting on line at White Castle at 2 in the morning)? A rock star who dies before the age of 30, or a football player who has a big game performance during a Super Bowl win? Do we remember Shannon Hoon any better than we remember Timmy Smith?

Brian (St. John's, Newfoundland)

any thoughts on bloc party, arcade fire, or the new pornographers? go canada (and uk).

Jen (Vegas)

Will you actually watch the game from the stadium? For some reason I've got this image of you in a hotel room like Bill Murray in Where the Buffalo Roam. With midgets, of course.

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:08 PM)

I guess I'm actually going to the game. which will be weird -- i hate reality.

Amit (West Windosr, NJ)

What do you think of Vince Carter criticizing Kobe for not being a team player? To me it's like Ben Wallace criticizing Shaq for his poor free throw shooting.

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:09 PM)

I think it's amazing that Kobe Bryant can score 81 points and inadverently make the world hate him MORE.

Casey (burlington, vt)

Chuck, I believe Slater was the QB. In the episode where zack gets a 1500 on his SAT's, Slater brags about how he can get into college with only an 1100 because he can throw a football over 60 yards... just saying... On a side note, what do you think of the new tortoise/bonnie prince billy covers album? Worst Elton John Cover ever with "Daniel"?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:10 PM)

Bayside ran the halfback pass more often than the Chargers.

Kyle (Brampton, ON)

Have you been to Windsor and are there prostitutes better looking than those in Vegas?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:11 PM)

I have not been the Winsor since 1999. However, Canada has the best strippers in the universe. this has been proven.

Frank, San Diego

Chuck, loving the blog, but sometimes i think you are a little condescending towards the Super Bowl/fans in general. Yes, it can be silly, but really this event is Disney for grownups, an outlet for many people who otherwise may be pretty bored with life. Aren't you being a little tough on them?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:12 PM)

I question if this is really the case. the super bowl is not populist; tix cost like $4000 a pair. this is not an experience for the working class.

Matthew (King County, WA)

Have you ever wanted to give a Reggie Robie punt to that punk Skip Bayless?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:13 PM)

I have never met that dude. But, "yes."

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:13 PM)

Eric (Lansing, MI)

Hey, do you need an intern? Or do you not even have a real job?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:14 PM)

I already have a cyborg.

Chris (Memphis)

If you just a "little condescending", as Frank said, then are you really "too hard?" Wouldn't you have to be "overly condescending" in order to be "too hard" on someone

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:14 PM)

Is this Willaim Safire?

Chris (Memphis)

If you get too drunk to remember a Super Bowl, does it still happen?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:15 PM)

Yes. But the game is then played in Narnia.

Jason (Tampa)

Who is the best athlete turned musician? And who is the best musician turned athlete?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:15 PM)

Wayman Tisdale.

Ace New York

Why does every woman hate Scarlett Johannson?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:16 PM)

Because she nailed their boyfriend, probably.

Momar (Newton, MA)

Have you heard of Brice Mellen, a Lincoln Nebraska teen who although blind is a world class competitive video game player? Is he more impressive than Stevie Wonder? I would say yes but I've never been a big Talking Book fan.

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:17 PM)

How is this possible? Does he use the sound?

Chris (Memphis)

I got a death pool going and my picks are Lady Bird Johnson, Red Auerbach, and Zsa Zsa Gabor. You have any insider info about their health. I could really use the $180.

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:18 PM)

I think Lady Bird Johnson IS dead.

Jon (Hoboken, NJ)

Hi Chuck -- enjoying the blog. If you were organizing the SB halftime show, who would you have?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:19 PM)

Someone who only wants to perform for 2 minutes.

Patrick (Calgary)

Do you intentionally try and look like a long-haired Andy Dick, or do you have some long-winded, ironic story to explain this?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:19 PM)

I thought I looked like Janet Reno?

Yori: Chicago, IL

Chuck,A leading economic expert estimated the damages resulting from the wrongful death of a "noted pop artist". This expert's billing rate is $1,000 an hour, so it is fair to assume the pop star was actually a successful pop star (and not a wanna-be) because the lawsuit alone would cost at least a few million. Also, it is reasonable to assume that the cause of death was not suicide (otherwise there wouldn't be damages from a wrongful death lawsuit). So, my question is this: who do you think the popstar was? Right now our choices are Michael Hutchingson, Selena, Left-Eye, 2Pac, and Notorious BIG.

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:21 PM)

No way that it was a rap star; they never buy insurance. Hutchensen was suicide, so i'm sure that voided the policy. this is a good question.

TJ (Long Island)

Do you thing Joey Porter's comments will help or hurt the Steelers?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:21 PM)

I think -- like all media constructions -- they will have no tangible impact.

Widmer (Portland, OR)

Seriously, what exactly do you do for espn.com?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:22 PM)

I communicate with my good friend Widmer in Portland, Ore. And I cash checks.

Mat (Scottsdale, AZ)

If someone you're speaking with has a lazy eye, should you move to accomodate them or just assume they're looking at you even though their eye is situated at a 45 degree angle from your face?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:23 PM)

A good friend of mine dated a very hot girl w/ a lazy eye. She always seemed aloof.

Chris (D-Town, Ohio)

What is the meaning of life?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:24 PM)

Go to work early, always stay late, and take a 7-hour lunch.

steve (london england)

when i was living in the states, i used to tell people that i was a fan of yours but would probably hate you if we ever met? sound about right?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:25 PM)

Well, it is hard for me to answer this, since I have never told my friends what my friendship with "Steve from London" would probably be like.

Mohanad (Halifax, NS)

who the hell are you?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:26 PM)

The city alderman of Halifax. This conversation is about tax reform.

Susan (Seattle)

I'm guessing you're either a) ignoring my posts because I am a woman b) not getting my posts because I am woman and there for techno incompetant or c) Don't want to upset the balance of the universe by thinking a woman may know something about football.

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:27 PM)

This is more complicated that it looks (the post picking, I mean). What was your question?

Jody (The Detroit of the South)

Does everyone in Detroit for the SB realize that no one else in the country really cares about this game? It's weird - I haven't had one conversation about it, and Texas is about as football-oriented as it gets.

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:28 PM)

Well, you must care. You are on a live-chat in the middle of the day. I care.

Vin (LG, WI)

Are you going to reveal your pick in todays blog? I hope you know that a Seattle win proves the existence of an all powering god.

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:29 PM)

I suspect that Pittsburgh will win in a case that will close, but never really in question. I suspect they will take a 14-0 lead and then end winning 30-24. But the Hawks will score a late TD, so it really won't be that close.

Howard (Brooklyn, NY)

What are the top 30 facts about Chuck Klosterman?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:30 PM)

1.) I'm hungry

Terry Davis (Inglewood)

Why has Kobe been vilified for everything jordan is praised for?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:31 PM)

Well, the easy answer would be that he is perceived as a probably rapist. However, I suspect it has more to do with his own sense of his iconography.

Jules (Boston)

Have you had the opportunity to ask any NFL talking heads your "gorilla as an Oakland Raider" theory?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:32 PM)

I would love to propose this to Paul Tagliabue. It could really shift the balance back to the NFC.

Seth (Chicago)

Better groupies for writers - Esquire or ESPN?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:32 PM)

SPIN.

Tristan (Mahanoy City PA)

If the Steelers win the Super Bowl does that give me the right to riot, and if they lose does that constitut a drinking binge????

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:33 PM)

It gives you the right to go to the Warhol musuem and drop acid.

Kyle, Grand Rapids, MI

Chuck,Here is another reference. Are you upset that while you are witty and funny you are also an unknown quantity? You are FDR (off of Seinfeld) and SG is Kramer...no one really knows who you are, yet you are still awkwardly funny....and scary...should the SG be worried about upcoming bday wishes?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:34 PM)

Why would I want to be a known quanity? What, exactly, is the upside to being recognized by strangers on a consistent basis?

Larry (Tampa, FL)

Why has Troy Polumalu not been drug tested? He is physically impossible for anyone to get around the field like he does all game long. Is this some sort of NFL human performace testing testbed?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:35 PM)

The NFL does not test for peyote.

Sean (DC)

Thoughts on David Gilmore's new album?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:36 PM)

It probably has a lot of guitar playng.

lauren (LA)

no woman will ever staisfy you huh?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:37 PM)

Interesting conversation starter. Do you work in Winsor?

Tony (Chicago)

Chuck, what do you think about the fact that the Lions kept Millen and now screwed up getting Martz?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:38 PM)

Martz would actually be the ideal O-coordinator for Detroit.

Susan (Seattle)

You really aren't a sports guy are you? Your a music guy. Now I get it.

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:39 PM)

Susan, I have now seen two questions where you complain about me not answering your sports questions, yet I have never seen any of your questions ABOUT football. What do you want me to do? Explain the history of the 4-3 flex?

Spencer (Chicago)

Is Lucy Chance a real person?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:39 PM)

She is. Why?

Erick Rosenthal (Whidbey Island, WA)

Does E. Jame's possible departure from Indy soften the market for Alexander? or is a mega -move in the future by the Hawks?

Jesper (Charlottesville)

If someone somehow proved that God existed but is a woman, do you think more or less people would go to church/temple/mosque?

torey (wyoming)

why do guys ignore women when they ask a simple question about sports we just want an answer.

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:42 PM)

It depends on the question, I suppose. Whenever I watch football w/ my girlfriend, she always asks especially "ouside the box" questions, such as, "When did they start calling the 2nd answer the Color Man? Isn't that racist?" I never know how to handle this kind of dialouge.

Rich (Richmond, VA)

Do women ever ask simple questions? Most women I know always ask about feelings which usually takes some thought.

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:43 PM)

It should take less thought, if it's a questions about feelings. All you have to do is say whatever you feel, even if it has no bearing on the rest of the conversation.

monica (raleigh,NC)

I'm on this chat line all the time asking good questions about sports and they rarely post them. I know a lot about the 3-4 flex defense and blitz , I'm a big Panthers fan.

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:45 PM)

Here again, this does not seem like a question; it seems like a metacommuncative response to unseen questions from the past. Also, the 3-4 is not a flex defense (unless the noseguard is shifted off the ball).

Andy (DC)

A girl with a great body, but a terrible/below-average face is called a "butter face". Is there a name for a girl with a below-average body, but a really attractive face?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:45 PM)

"Most people."

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:45 PM)

"Most people."

Matt (Detroit)

Chuck, favorite arcade game, GO!

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:46 PM)

Ten Yard Fight.

Patrick (Covington, Washington)

CAN YOU PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTION SINCE IT WAS ACTUALLY ABOUT FOOTBALL!!!

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:47 PM)

Dude, there are about 1000 questions coming in at once. This is not a town hall meeting in downtown Covington.

Eric (Erie, PA)

Seattle, no bout, has been effective with the blitz. But letâ??s face it, the Seattle defensive line is relatively small. Will Seattle get pressure on BIG Ben through the Steelers line? If they do will it affect the outcome of the game?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:48 PM)

In all liklihood, Pittsburgh will throw the ball less than 20 times. It's hard to get pressure on Ben when almost every downfield play is predicated off play-action.

Dillon (California)

Is Gilbert Gottried annoying the hell out you as well as myself?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:49 PM)

I don't really udnerstand why ESPN is using him for the Super Bowl. But I'm sure a lot of people dont know why they're using me, either. It's a push.

Craig (Rochester)

Chuck,Which is more bizarre, the Tori paradox on Saved by the Bell or the Chuck Cunningham disappearance on Happy Days?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:50 PM)

The latter.

Patrick (New Haven, CT)

whens your next book coming out?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:51 PM)

September. It will be called "Chuck Klosterman IV." The paper of KYTL comes out in (I think) May.

Matt (Washington DC)

Simmons compared Pearl Jam Ten to The Killers album, in terms of greatness. Please set him strait. I mean, WILL you please set him strait? Now it's a question.

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:51 PM)

What did he say?

Jay (NYC)

Serious question here. You see Pitt going out fast (14-0). Does this mean they put the defensive clamps on early, or let it go via the air. I think they need to air it out early--most Super Bowls have been put out of reach by a couple early big plays, and the Steelers have done so in the playoffs already. How do you see the game plans playing out?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:54 PM)

I think Pittsburgh will probably make a big play early defensively, and they will probably score again off some kind of downfield play when the Seahawks tighten up against Parker (probably some kind of deceptive play involving Randel El). And once teh Steelers have a cushion, it's kind of over. They'll eat up the 3rd quarter on the ground, and Seattle's late run will be too late. It will probably be a less dramatic version of the Indy play-off game.

Kelly (Minnesota)

Indianapolis v.s. Pittsburgh the rematch - who wins?

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:55 PM)

Assuming the game matters, Pittsburgh. If it's an exhibition, the Colts.

Patric (Wichita KS)

if polamalu is not able to play in the superbowl how much will this effect the steelers defense.

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:56 PM)

He will play every down.

JP (NYC)

whats your favoriet studio album of all time

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:56 PM)

Rumours.

Matt (Wanginton DC)

"The last album I bought was the Killers, which has reached 'Pearl Jam: Ten' status for me"-Bill SimmonsIn other words The Killers album is as great as Pearl Jam Ten. What the hell? Clearly Ten is far superior. And I grew up in Vegas as a huge fan of Ronnie's (The Killers drummer)Ska band, Attaboy Skip.

Chuck Klosterman

  (1:57 PM)

Well, that Killers record is actually pretty good.OK, I have to go now. Sorry, Susan. I love you.

Jason Whitlock

  (1:57 PM)

Is Klosterman still in the house? Or can a brother get a table dance?

Jason Whitlock

  (1:59 PM)

have we started yet?

Tim (Chicago)

Jason, what's your take on Favre's recent SportsCenter interview regarding retirement? Doesn't it seem a little ridiculous to be focusing on the QB of a 4-12 team during SB week?

Jason Whitlock

  (1:59 PM)

I just broke down my take on page 2 yesterday. Favre wants out of G Bay and he's laying the foundation to move down south.

Kevin (Harrisburg, PA)

JW...PLEASE tell me you know more about football than Chuck.....

Jason Whitlock

  (2:00 PM)

Chuck does things a little different. He knows way more about pop culture than I do... But there's nobody on the planet that knows more about pro football than yours truly... and that's the truth.

st (fort lauderdale)

Jason, what's your take on martz not being able to come to terms on a contract with the detroit lions??

Jason Whitlock

  (2:01 PM)

Fire Millen!.... i really wanna see Martz in Oakland with Randy Moss and Jeff George... This is my wet dream...

Susan (Seattle)

Jason, so humble. Nice to see in such a media whore world.

Jason Whitlock

  (2:02 PM)

Susan, are you hitting on me?

Kevin (N.J. All Day)

On that Donovan McNugget interview, don't you think the whole "Black on Black" crime angle was a bit much? Isn't thins kinda like when Jessee Jackson protests things like the lack of Black coaches in outer Mongolian soccer?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:03 PM)

Naw, I don't think Donovan said anything wrong. D.McNabb is a standup guy. His parents should be very, very proud. He handled the TO situation as well as it could be handled. Don't compare DNabb to Jesse... Not even close.

Ben (Alameda, Ca)

I hear your beloved Chiefs may be interested in T.O. Do you think both or your egos can co-exist in KC?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:04 PM)

TO wears lip gloss. I don't think we'll clash....

Travis (Madison, WI)

are you a moron??? Favre won't ever be in another uniform...I'll bet you $500!

Jason Whitlock

  (2:04 PM)

bet

Nemanja (Belgrade, Serbia)

Yo Whitlock! Love yr NFL columns. Why don't you write sth similar about NBA as well? We need it. The NBA Truth.

Jason Whitlock

  (2:05 PM)

it would be filled with too much Pacers stuff... The Pacers are the only team I truly love. I lack objectivity when it comes to the Pacers.

Mark (Cle)

Do you think T.O. would be put off by someone telling him the Eagles would be better with a Hall of Fame receiver (Largent) and a receiver with more character than anyone else playing today (Jurevicous)?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:06 PM)

TO is putoff by damn near everything... The Eagles said they were going to try to win the NFC championship without him and he was bothered by that.

Chris (Bawlmer, MD)

Next time you appear on the Sports Reporters (or any other show on that crazy medium called television), Please, PLEASE wear a bra! Those things are scary (yet somehow hypnotic).

Jason Whitlock

  (2:06 PM)

Thank you, Chris.

Roger (Lexington)

The Steelers would not have made it out of the wildcard round if Carson Palmer wasn't injured. Agree?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:07 PM)

Disagree... Cincy is on the rise... But they have major problems on defense. Cincy's safeties suck..

Brad (Albuquerque)

Jason..who do you think is getting inducted into Canton this year?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:08 PM)

Aikman, Reggie White, Thurman Thomas, and there's one other lock that i can't remember.... Moon wont't make it and you're gonna hear some moaning and groaning about it.

Nick (Eden Prairie)

What teams could you see Favre going to? I've heard Miami, any others?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:09 PM)

Miami, tampa or Oakland.

Will B. (Va Beach)

does Mike Lupica rub other journalists the wrong way? He seems like a know-it-all that would get on other know-it-alls nerves?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:10 PM)

Mike is Mike. He's a unigue personality. I love the guy. You always know exactly where he stands.

Jeff (Iowa)

Holy crap, I don't understand why my question is not being posted. I would very much like to know Jason "the Truth" Whitlock's response. Is Brett Favre one of the greatest qbs of all time, or the best qb of all time?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:11 PM)

It's hard to get to every question. just be persistent... 1. Elway, 2. Montana, 3. Marino, 4. Favre

Craig (Norwich, CT)

Might Derrick Thomas be the other Hall of Fame lock?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:12 PM)

nope.

Tim (Indy)

Jason, WARREN CENTRAL grad here. Coach Gray says hi. Please tell me that the Colts arent doomed for the duration of Peyton's time here in Indy.

Jason Whitlock

  (2:12 PM)

Tell Rick I said Hi... Peyton wll win a championship. But he needs to see a teh Wizard about getting some heart in the pocket.

Patrick (Covington, Washington)

Why are you sports analysts so wrong a great majority of the time? Every sports analysts is buying into the East Coast Bias thing. Thats the only thing that can explain why every column is about why the East Coast teams LOST rather then why the Seahawks win. Seahawk fans arent sensitive. Were all just trying to figure out what it is the Hawks have to do to get a little respect? Be number 1 in all defensive and offensive categories? Win 8 Superbowls in a row? Get 50,000 yards of offense in one year? Maybe if God came from the heavens and proclaimed them good then maybe?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:14 PM)

NFC has to prove it can matchup with the AFC... Seattle will get its chance on Sunday..Steelers 21, Seahawks 17

Blake (Peru, Indiana)

J, seriously, where would the Colts not bringing EJ back rank in the pantheon of all time stupidest sports personnel moves?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:14 PM)

I'm not an EJ guy. Barking up the wrong tree. EJ needs to lose the gold fronts.

Christian (Baltimore, MD)

1) Dec 15th, 2002 was the last time Seattle beat a team with a winning record away from home; that is sad. 2) The Giants (Feely missing 2 game winners) and the Cowboys (Bledsoe throwing pick with 12 seconds left) were the only two teams that the Hawks beat with winning records in the regular season. 3) The two playoff teams that Seattle beat (at home) would have finished would have been lucky to finish 9 and 10 if they were in the AFC. 4) For god sakes look at that schedule! I HATE to bring up the ?r? word, but how can a team that has been so untested be respected?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:14 PM)

just for you seattle fans.

Darren (L.A.)

do clayton and salisbury not like each other? i swear i saw salisbury threaten to beat up clayton once when they were first paired together a year or 2 ago. salisbury acts like a bully. clayton is a hard-core guy to stand up to the likes of salisbury.

Jason Whitlock

  (2:15 PM)

these guys don't have a problem at all. they like each other.

Mat (Scottsdale, AZ)

Patrick from Washington...look into the mirror and say it with me, *I'm good enough, smart enough and gosh darn it...people like me*

Jason Whitlock

  (2:15 PM)

thank you, mat

Mark (College Station, TX)

Jason, from the home of the true 12th Man, what is your take on the Seahawks/AandM claim on the slogan? AandM has had it for 60 years more than Seattle....GIG EM AGS !!

Jason Whitlock

  (2:16 PM)

AandM needs to get real...

Tony (KCK)

Jason, is Priest coming back, or what?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:16 PM)

i suspect he'll be back

Mike (Kansas City, KS)

After being beat by Elizabeth and Holly in The Star's picks, can I expect to see you back on top next year?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:17 PM)

i like it on the bottom

john (austin)

why are you a racist? how long have you been a racist? how long do you forsee being a racist?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:17 PM)

i'll get back to ya.

Curtis (Indy)

Since it doesn't look like Edge is coming back to Indy, wouldn't it make sense to get somebody in the back field with some speed to make those linebackers have to move over there on the stretch play?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:18 PM)

ricky williams would be nice for the colts.

Jeff (Cleveland)

Jason...How long have you been a black columnist?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:19 PM)

longer than i've been a fat columnist. but not by much

Mikey B. (Syracuse, New York)

Where will Terrel Owens play?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:19 PM)

denver or kansas city

Jake (Denver, CO)

J-Dawg, Will TO cause problems for any team he goes to or is there a team that can handle him?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:20 PM)

he's gonna cause problems. to is what he is.

Dane (Iowa)

So how much better of an NFL career will Vince Young have than Reggie Bush? 5x or 10x better?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:21 PM)

vince young will be feast or faminine depending on the team or situation.. reggie bush is can't miss

Anthony (New York)

What do you think about Joey Porter inventing his feud with J Stevens? Is the media just glad to have some angle for this game?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:22 PM)

the media is just glad to have soemthing. porter's shtick is tired.

Christian (Baltimore, MD)

I heard that the NFL?s model has impressed the College presidents and ADs so much that they are going to emulate it and install a playoff system; the only problem is they are taking that emulation to the extreme. They will have one conference with the Big 12, Pac 10, ACC, Big 10, SEC and Notre Dame. The other conference will feature the Mountain West, Big East, Big Sky, WAC, Sun Belt and the winner of the Division 1 AA tourney. Have you heard anything about this?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:23 PM)

i hope they never change the college system.... the nfl playoffs are a dirty little boring secret.

Randy (Tampa)

You said Farve may be coming to Tampa, but in all seriousness, do the Bucs really want him?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:24 PM)

they should. they won't get it done with chris simmsb

John (austin)

Would you like to publicly recant your TY-ND story yet or will you wait until UW fires im after next year? Who would win in and eating contest you or Weis?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:25 PM)

no i don't want to recant. i never said weis was a bad coach. and if you read the story, i also said i didnt' have a problem with notre dame firing ty willie

Jim (Cleveland)

Does Marcus Vick make it in the NFL?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:26 PM)

i hope not.

Trevor (TX)

What do you think the chances of Houston signing Edge, then drafting Vince Young?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:27 PM)

edge and matt lienert would make sense

Jon (Hoboken)

J-E-T-S, Jets. Jets. Jets... How screwed are we right now? Coaching, QB. RB, Defense, Salary Cap... Shoot me now!

Jason Whitlock

  (2:28 PM)

i don't like what the jets have done hiring a kid coach

marty (san diego)

Had Carson not been hurt and carried the Bengals to the big show, would the Seahawks have had a more winnable game?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:29 PM)

carson palmer wouldn't have won that game... the steelers would've outscored the bengals with carson on the field.

Terry (Wichita, KS)

If you were the Texans GM who would you go for in the draft?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:30 PM)

reggie bush

Joe (Seattle)

Why does everyone think the AFC is so much better than the NFC?? The top 3 seeds got BEAT at home by a 6 seed.

Jason Whitlock

  (2:30 PM)

might be the afc's string of super bowl winners.

CJ (Indy)

Is Manning the next Elway or Marino? Finishing his career with a ring.... or making it to the big game and leaving with all the records with no ring?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:31 PM)

right now it's an insult to compare marino to manning... manning doesnt have marino's toughness

Gary (Appleton,WI)

Jason, Packer fans across the world dislike you. How does that make you feel?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:31 PM)

dislike me for what? i've done nothing wrong.

Matt (Blacksburg, VA)

Should the Steelers be worried about the running back position next year? Or can fast Willie get it done? What acout DUUUUUCE?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:32 PM)

i like willie... as long as cowher is there the steeler will be able to run the football.

Concerned Students (Minnesota State)

Do the Vikings trade Culpepper for more overall talent and more wins? or do they keep C-Pep and hope the rest of the team steps up? And where does Childress fit into all of this?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:33 PM)

i hate to be a fan of the team dumb enough to trade for culpepper

Erik Majorwitz (Giessen, Germany (via Houston))

Do you see the Steelers replacing Bettis next season with say, LenDale White?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:34 PM)

bettis won't retire. he's getting too much love to walk away

Patti (St. Louis)

Jason, who should the Chiefs target in free agency? How about the draft?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:34 PM)

i like brandon lloyd

Marc (DC)

How is Priest Holmes going to handle a backup role?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:35 PM)

good as long as his checks clear

Ian S. (West Nyack, NY)

who will be the better pro, Matt Leinart or Vince Young

Jason Whitlock

  (2:35 PM)

leinert

Curtis (Indy)

So let's say Seattle wins 34-17 and Bettis rushes for 39 yards and a TD, anyway he doesn't win the MVP. Word is he is from Detroit.

Jason Whitlock

  (2:36 PM)

bettis is from detroit? get out of here.

Mike (OH)

How does someone like you get a gig like you have? You make stuff up and always try to use race as your grounds to prove your point. There will never be equality if everyone still thinks in terms of black and white. You have done nothing to change that except to stir the pot a little bit more.

Jason Whitlock

  (2:37 PM)

hey, mike, thanks for the note

James McMeechan (Cleveland, OH)

Is Isiah Thomas softer than a bag of cottonballs? Who would win in a steel cage match, him or Bill Simmons?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:38 PM)

isiah brothers were chicago gangster disciples... bill betta lay low if he ever comes to chicago...

josh (pasadena, ca)

jason, on to more important topics- 1. is phil l. now the king of new york with jonny behind bars?2. will slim charles run with marlo in the upcoming season of the wire?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:40 PM)

josh, great questions..... I'm more interested in what happens with Bodie... Does he join Marlo's crew or is he Marlo's rival.... Bodie is the young Avon.... Look for Bodie and Poot to take on Marlo...

Dan (San Jose)

Everyone else is afraid to say it. Vince Young will be an average QB in the NFL. He was great to watch in college, but so were Tommie Frazier and Major Harris. Vince's inaccurate passing and unorthodox throwing style doom him. His legs can only do so much for him, considering the speed of the defenses...until the hits start piling up over the years.

Jason Whitlock

  (2:40 PM)

Dan, that's ridiculous. Vince is far better than Frazier and Harris

Jarric (Lawrence, KS)

why are you answering stupid questions and questions that you have already answered? who cares about the wire?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:41 PM)

what? you've never watched the wire, my friend.

andy (olathe,ks)

Hey whitlock....you heading over to Windsor tonight? Maybe I'll see you on there !

Jason Whitlock

  (2:42 PM)

I'm going to 7 oclock church service and will be in bed by 9:30.

Tom (Jackson, MS)

Why not Favre to the Saints? He gets to come back near home to finish his career. Think how much it would impact his legacy if he could turn the Saints around. Your thoughts?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:42 PM)

Why should Favre enter the NO mess.... Let Ray Nagin get impeached first..

JAMAL (ATL)

What do you think makes the NFL so successful in terms of marketing itself? Honestly, I think the NBA really hurts itself by marketing that hip hop individual thug image. When a guys like Kobe and Iverson are your two biggest representatives, that can only hurt in my eyes. In the NFL, the league and teams try to distance themselves from the trouble makers like TO. Do you think this is what makes the NFL so successful?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:44 PM)

The NBA needs to de-emphasize the hip-hop/prison culture for sure.... The NFL is successful because it has more control over its players.

Hende (OH)

Any good news for Cleveland next year? (try not to give a smart ass answer).

Jason Whitlock

  (2:44 PM)

Yeah, Bone, Thugs and Harmony are planning a reunion.

Travis (Bay City, MI)

Given the current condition of downtown Detroit, are those in the Super Bowl entourage (i.e. media members, team members/officials) sticking relatively close to the Renissaince Center area? It seems like some of these uptight NFL heads would have started handing out "places to stay away from" pamphlets by now.

Jason Whitlock

  (2:46 PM)

Dude, the police presence is so strong that safety is a non-issue.... I've been going to church services all week. Things have been cool there.

Nick (Eden Prairie)

It seems like I'm hearing more people complain about bad football announcing teams than ever - what is your take on the current football announcing team situation? Or are you not allowed to comment on this issue since ESPN's crew is considered one of the worst?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:47 PM)

i'm not supposed to comment... i tend to make my feelings known about the media more often in my kc star columns... there are a lot of problem broadcasters...i'll just leave it at that.

Christian (Baltimore, MD)

church all week? What are you some kinda Jesus freak?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:48 PM)

someone tell this dude.

Steve (South Bend)

You are so perfect Whitlock. You don't know anything about sports, you are just a fat slob!

Jason Whitlock

  (2:48 PM)

my mother would agree with that.

Hende (OH)

The church of the Brass Pole

Jason Whitlock

  (2:49 PM)

no comment

Matt ((DC))

Where does XL rank on the list of all time boring Super Bolw matchups? Top 5? Number 1?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:50 PM)

on paper it's a bad matchup but i'm expecting a great game

Jason (Baltimore)

Whit, answer a Pacers question. Will Peja stay around, or will they try and parlay a sign and trade? How great of a draft steal was Granger?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:51 PM)

i don't understand the peja move... he can't coexist with steve jackson. stupid move.... larry is trying to rebuild the 80s celtics... ain't happening

Ty Law (NY)

JW, you gonna get me a deal this year, or what? I'm looking forward to some of that BBQ.

Jason Whitlock

  (2:52 PM)

done dealy

Josh (Atlanta)

Mike Vick stated he would not cut his hair until he won a super bowl. Will Mike Vick ever cut his hair?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:52 PM)

no

Demetrius (Oklahoma)

I see a problem with Reggie Bush. All his highlights are outrunning defenses to the corner and breaking downfield. Texas (the fastest defense USC faced all year) shut him down. LenDale got yards up the middle, something Reggie seems to be lacking. How will he be able to adjust to the NFL?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:53 PM)

they once said the same thing about gale sayers

Jason Whitlock

  (2:54 PM)

okay, guys, we seem to be running out of questions....

Bill Parcells (Dallas)

Do I have the best man boobs in the NFL?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:54 PM)

depends on the temperature

Richard (Des MOines, IA)

Edge compared himself to Walter Payton...do you agree?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:55 PM)

no

Josh (OC)

which hottie is texting you this week?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:56 PM)

i'm involved in a serious relationship right now with jennifer anniston... so i changed phone numbers and i'm not receiving text.

Nick (Eden Prairie)

Why does Skip hate Seattle so much?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:56 PM)

nothing better to do, i guess.

Hutch-Cincinnati

Jason- Cheetah's or Jason's?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:57 PM)

deja vu

John (McHenry,IL)

Do you think Detriot will ever be in a Superbowl or just host them?

Jason Whitlock

  (2:58 PM)

this is the last super bowl for detroit. period... Fire Millen!

Nick (Eden Prairie)

Who's columns do you enjoy reading the most?

Jason Whitlock

  (3:01 PM)

i gotta keep it real.... guys i read in order...1. simmons, 2. wilbon, 3. bob wojnowski in detroit, 4. peter king, 5. pete vecsey on the nba, 6. deadspin.com, move them to no. 3 on this list...but i'm the best in the bizness. read my stuff every day it publishes. love my columns.

Mike Jones (Pittsburgh, PA)

Do you think Troy Polamalu is the best safety in the league?

Jason Whitlock

  (3:02 PM)

yeah.. bob sanders is a young guy moving up.

Casey (Charleston, WV)

JW, I really feel snubbed man. You have always been my favorite panel member on the Sports Reporters. Oh well, better luck next time.

Jason Whitlock

  (3:02 PM)

what's the problem

Kevin (Olathe, KS)

Your columns are garbage, all you do is hate on Texas and Carl Peterson and complain about racism. You are a fraud.

Jason Whitlock

  (3:03 PM)

love my hometown fans.

JASON WHlTLOCK (.)

Why am I asking myself questions?

Jason Whitlock

  (3:03 PM)

good question...one love, everybody.

Buzzmaster

  (3:06 PM)

Thanks to Jason...Jim Caple is up next, so stick around!

Jim Caple

  (3:08 PM)

OK, Jason's out of here, and I'm in, chatting from beautiful Seattle, where it hasn't rained for oh, four hours. Any Seahawk fans out there want to vent against East Coast bias?

Mike (PA)

Jim, is this Seahawks team as good as last years NFC Champion Eagles? Thanks!

Jim Caple

  (3:11 PM)

Sure it is. It outscored opponents by like 181 points. It had an exceptional ratio in the red zone. And there's a certain something about them, where after 30 years of having everything always go wrong, everything seems to be going right this year. Seahawks 35, Steelers 14.

Christopher (Seattle)

Was our schedule really that bad? It's not like the steelers were playing the 85 Bears every week.

Jim Caple

  (3:13 PM)

This is a good point. Kevin Jackson pointed out in his great column thsi week that the winning percentage of Seattle's opponents was virtually the same as the other top playoff teams. You don't get a record like theirs by accident.

john (pa)

picking a blowout like that you must be on drugs,did you happen to watch any of the steelers playoff games?

Jim Caple

  (3:14 PM)

No. I was in Hawwii laying on a beach and enjoying a nice vacation. How did they turn out?

Hende (OH)

Make it Seahawks 35, Steelers 9, so I can hit my Super Bowl Square.

Jim Caple

  (3:15 PM)

Done. Seattle 35-9, just give me a cut.

Susan (Seattle)

So what's the big deal with Bettis vising Detroit. So he grew up there. I'll be there wasn't media coverage for his visit over Mother's Day weekend.

Jim Caple

  (3:18 PM)

jerome bettis is from Detroit? Really? Wow. That's a good story. Has anyone mentioned that yet?BTW: Did you all see the story where Detroit gave Bettis the key to the city? Turns out, the last person tp receive Motown's key was . . . . Saddam Hussein. Really. That's true. But you need to supply your own punchlines. Best one gets season tickets to the Lions. Second best gets two season tix.

Christian (Baltimore, MD)

Are you retarded or are you a hippie?

Jim Caple

  (3:18 PM)

Can't I be both?

Darren (L.A.)

Caple, who deserves the seattle win more: bill gates, paul allen, quincy jones, the legends of jimi hendrix, bruce lee or kurt cobain, pearl jam, texas aandm, heart, griffey, johnson, or a-rod?

Jim Caple

  (3:21 PM)

Wow, I think the only Seattle icon you left out was Dr. McDDreamy from Grey's \Anatomy. All good suggestions, but I think this game is for all the hard-working folks at Dick's Drive-in. And if you've never had the pleasure of a Dick's cheeseburge, it's kind of Seattle's version of the Primante Bros. sandwich, only without the onions, the french fries, sliced roast beef and cole slaw.

Susan (Seattle)

You should see the Seahawks fan house on 5th Ave. NE and 160th. WOW! He's got this Seahawk on the side of the house that is 3ft tall by 10 feet wide. He's also put up blue and silver curtains. I think I saw his wife hiding under the couch from her tupperware friends.

Jim Caple

  (3:23 PM)

That brings up something I've been saying all week. I KNOW there are tons of Seahawks fans out here but I just NEVER see them. I was wandering around earlier this week and i didn't see a single person wearing a Seahawks jersey. This is because 1), My editor KJ bought up every souvenir available, 2, We have better fashion sense in Seattle than Pittsburgh; 3, We secretly are prepared to lose again, as usual

Steve Mesler (Bainbridge Island, WA)

Seattle has statistically a better o-line, qb, running back, d-line...why are the Steelers favored? I am confused?

Jim Caple

  (3:25 PM)

Because people hear "Steelers'' and think Terry Bradshaw is still quarterback, Lynn Swann is still receiver and Mean Joe Greene is still playing. They hear Seahawks and they wonder why Craig Stadler is coaching. It's all perception, nothing more than that. If the uniforms were reversed, the Seattle team would be favored.

Dan (Cleveland, OH)

So how does Super Bowl week compare in parties to your traveling frat boy existance a while back...ok, I'm only asking because I really want to be back in college again

Jim Caple

  (3:27 PM)

I'm not in Detroit this week (thank God -- I only go there when the Tigers are playing) but my past Super Bowl experience is there is a lot worse beer living on college campuses. I think I need to bring my own this March.

Bart (Seattle)

does the east coast bias piss you off as much as it pisses me off?

Jim Caple

  (3:28 PM)

No. You gotta embrace it, man. Accept the misconceptions people have about Seattle and the rain and our teams. It keeps them away and lets us get better tickets.

Duane (Minnesota)

how long will 24 College Avenue end up being? I try never to read anything longer than 100 pages, and you're quickly approaching that mark. I hate to bail midway, but I've got to stick to my guns.

Jim Caple

  (3:29 PM)

It reaches the cponclusion during March Madness. Hang in there.

Matt (Blacksburg)

Do you think the point spread has anything to do with how ugly Seattle's uniforms are?

Jim Caple

  (3:29 PM)

If it doesn't, it should. Those uniforms should cost Seattle at least three points. Awful.

Susan (Seattle)

Have you noticed that anyone who visits Seattle in Late Spring to Late fall moves here? If the weather was that bad, we wouldn't have the traffic problems we have. It took me two hours to get to Puyallup yesterday.

Jim Caple

  (3:30 PM)

Shh. Don't let anyone know. Seattle gets 10 inches less rain a year than New York City. Just don't go blabbing that on the Internet.

Susan (Seattle)

Wait, you don't like the uniforms? Silver and BLue? Very masculine!

Jim Caple

  (3:31 PM)

It's the blue and blue I have trouble with. Love the helmet logo, though

Josh (Seattle)

Do you think that the weather in Detroit will play a factor. I mean Seattle knows rain obviously as well as wind. Do you think that they have an advantage over Pittsburg in that sense? I know that Carolina was soaking the balls in their practice to get a feel of what the water would do. Has Pittsburg done any of that?

Jim Caple

  (3:34 PM)

Is this a serious question? You do know Ford Field is indoors, right? But anyway, here's teh interesting thing. It almost never rains when the Hawks play at home. I thnk it's only happend four times since they've been in the new stadium.

Christian (Baltimore, MD)

Josh must also be a retarded hippie.

Jim Caple

  (3:35 PM)

Don't be dissing retarded hippies.

Jon (Boston)

Wow people from Seattle know so much about sports...morons

Jim Caple

  (3:36 PM)

Oh, yeah. That's right. No one knows sports like people from Boston.

Gary (Seattle)

If Ken Behring would have gotten his way and moved the Seahawks to L.A. would they be favored for Superbowl XL?

Jim Caple

  (3:37 PM)

Do not EVER bring up that man's name. It is the Name That Must Not be Mentioned in Seattle.

Pat (Pittsburgh, PA)

stop posting questions from seattle people....they obviously don't have anything smart to say

Jim Caple

  (3:38 PM)

You are correct. That Bill Gates guy, what a moron.

Erick (Langley, Washington)

We are CHALLENGED HIPPIES out here thank you!

Jim Caple

  (3:39 PM)

Thank you. We're a very sensitive populace.

Mitch (Seattle)

Is Susan from Seattle the only one with questions?

Jim Caple

  (3:40 PM)

You know, here's the thing when you do a chat. You don't look at the name, just the question. Has someone named Susan been getting a lot of questions answered? And if so, what does she look like?

Tony (Chicago)

Hey!! Better Basketball team in WA , Yakima or Seatle.. I'm going with the Sun Kings personally.

Jim Caple

  (3:40 PM)

Are you forgetting Gonzaga?

Mark (DC)

Ya Jim, getting a little fed up with your Seattle bias. I had a great question regarding 'Rooney's Rule', but you keep taking questions from the Left Coast. What gives?

Jim Caple

  (3:42 PM)

Only trying to even things out.BTW: I like the Steelers. And if anyone of you haven't read "Three Bricks Shy of a Load'', go to Amazon.com right now (Seattle company) and order it for overnight delivery. You can read it during the pre-game marathon. great, funny book about the early 70s Steelers by Roy Blount. Jr.

Scott (Minny)

Give the midwest some love!

Jim Caple

  (3:45 PM)

Hey, a Minnesotan! If you're like me, you're still pissed off about that pass interference call from 1975.

AJ (Pittsburgh)

So what's Brian Bosworth up to these days?

Jim Caple

  (3:46 PM)

Hopefully, he's standing outside the velvet rope trying to get into some Super Bowl party and no one is recognizing him. "And I would know that name from . . . ?''

Cayne (Federal Way, WA)

'The Boz' is another name (like that Bering guy) that you can't mention in Seattle! That being said... STONE COLD rocks!

Jim Caple

  (3:49 PM)

I hope you don't have the directors cut on DVD.

Dane (Iowa)

I'm never going to get posted, am I? Straight up: Shaun Alexander, Edge, Tomlinson, Reggie Bush, or Larry Johnson - who is your man next year?

Jim Caple

  (3:49 PM)

All right, all right. Shaun Alexander.

Matt (Blacksburg)

How come the Seahawks tried to build their team around Steelers in the not too distant past, like Chad Brown, Willie Williams, etc?

Jim Caple

  (3:50 PM)

Don't forget. They signed Franco HArris, too

Ian (New Orleans)

In all seriousness, do seahawks fans harbor ill will toward Boz, if so, why exactly... I loved the guy as a kid, you know he was like an uzi toting cartoon character, but as a seahawk fan, what happend?

Jim Caple

  (3:51 PM)

Ummm, because he wasn't very good?

Wesley (Florida)

What do you think about the steelers wearing white jerseys?

Jim Caple

  (3:52 PM)

I hate it because they look better in their home jersesy and it means the Seahawks wear they're awful all blue unis.

Steve, Seattle WA

Jim, I'm a new Seattle transplant from Long Island. I don't think life-long East Coast types understand that it never gets below 40 degrees, you never have to shovel snow, and a bad commute is 45 minutes. I'll tell you what is lame, though - the NY eve celebration. Seriously, I saw better firework displays in Long Island backyards, and the weather goof on the local station was doing a bad Bruce Almighty impression. But anyway, a football question - is the demise of the Pats' dynasty exaggerated? It seems like all the experts want to be on the leading edge of Patriot-bashing; but I do believe the Denver game might have turned out differently with some competent referees and some Stick-Um. Think Coach B may come up with some anti-fumble drills for training camp?

Jim Caple

  (3:53 PM)

Yes, their demise is vastly overrated. Get back to me next year when they're back in the playoffs again/

Proxl (Seattle (OK, Renton))

Serious question for Steeler fans -- Why do you want to go on living? Even if you all win Sunday, you still live in Pittsburgh, with no job, no life and a girlfriend who looks like Jim Belushi....

Jim Caple

  (3:54 PM)

Now, that's mean. Pittsburgh is a damn nice city. Seriously. Beautiful skyline. Great parks. Some damn good schools. And the steel mills have been gone for years. That said, i gotta ask. What's the deal with all the wig stores downtown?

John (Michigan)

Do you think this Superbowl trash-talk that has got so much exposure is overblown?

Jim Caple

  (3:58 PM)

Let me put it this way. There are two weeks leading up to the Super Bowl. That leaves 336 hours to fill by about 2000 radio sports shows, plus the newspapers and this thing called the INternet. So yes, i think it's overblown. It's the friggin' Super Bowl, everything is overblown.BTW: Stephen Colbert said last night a billion people will watch the Super Bowl. ARRRRRGGGGGHHH!!!! Do people even think before they speak anymore? A billion people? Yeah, ratings in Mumbai will be through the roof.

jason (seattle)

have you read rick rielly's new article just completley dismissing seattle as loser city? i think he's forgotten the seattle mets and their stanley cup victory.

Jim Caple

  (4:00 PM)

I think the Mets would be a great story. For those who don''t know, Seattle won the Stanley Cup in 1916 and they wer ein the Finals again in 1919 but it was cancelled after five games when several of the Canadians became seriiously ill/died during the Spanish Flu pandemic.

asdfkj (asdkj)

Just checking if you actually read the name/city...anyways, Stephen Colbert is a comedian/newscaster, in that order. Apparently, you Seattlese folk don't have much of a sense of humor.

Jim Caple

  (4:02 PM)

Oh, really? The Colbert Repor' is a comedy show? Gee, thanks for enlightening me. That's sarcasm by the way. Since you seem a little too literal

John (Cincinnati)

Hey Jim, I love you columns for the same reason I watch Stephen Colbert...they're funny. If you watch Colbert regularly, it's pretty obvious that he exaggerates. I think his comment about a billion people watching the Super Bowl was meant to be tongue in cheek

Jim Caple

  (4:04 PM)

Yeah, you're right. And I do watch the show regularly. But that billion viewers thing is a pet peeve of mine and I saw it mentioned in several stories last night and it DRIVES ME INSANE!

kurt (dallas)

The thing about seattle is that they always make it to the playoffs and then choke it has happend to the seahawks 2 years prior to this one and look at the mariners they were sposed to win the world series 3 years back but also chocked in the playoffs but that is not going to happen to the seahawks on sunday

Jim Caple

  (4:05 PM)

Hey, I wish we ALWAYS made it to the playoffs.

Jim Caple

  (4:06 PM)

OK, that's it. I'm being relieved by Joe Theismann, a man I trust will be able to answer those many football-specific questions I ducked for the past hour. Thanks.

Buzzmaster

  (4:07 PM)

Will finally having a real live Seattle native like Jim in The Show finally put to bed all this 'disrespect' talk for the folks out there...

Joe Theismann

  (4:08 PM)

Hi everybody! We're about 48 hours from kickoff for Super Bowl XL, so here come the answers!

Susan (Seattle)

Joe, quaterback questions... Do you think the Steelers can win if their passing game is shut down? I can see Ben throwing a few interceptions.

Joe Theismann

  (4:09 PM)

No, I don't. The Steelers have to have some kind of balance. I don't necessarily see this as a big play game and for them to win he will have to throw effectively.

Josh (Philly)

JOey, being one of the few people that have picked Seattle, let me ask you why? I agree, but what areas stand out to you??

Joe Theismann

  (4:10 PM)

The reason is that I believe the offense has the ability to move the ball against anyone. They can't get themselves in 3rd-and-long situations, but I believe they can and will move the ball.

Joe Theismann

  (4:12 PM)

A little FYI for you all: I had a chance to compete last night in a throwing competition with Phil Simms and Joe Montanta, and my congratulations to Phil. He beat us both and won a Yukon for a nice lady named Amy. That's part of the fun of Super Bowl week. You get to compete against old foes.

jeff (switzerland)

joe, i'm more of a college hoops fan, and when we talk march madness, we talk about how teams don't necessarily play to win-- rather, they play to not lose. with so much pressure and inexperience with the hype would this strategy be a smart approach on sunday, or is it better for no-holds-barred for as long as they can keep up?

Joe Theismann

  (4:14 PM)

I think both teams have to employ the no-holds barred gameplans. One of the points I want to make is I don't think this gme will be determined by mistakes as by guys making plays on offense. I think you have to let it all hang out. And keep an eye out, in particular from the Steelers, for a trick play. I guarantee they have on in store for Randle El.

Joe Theismann

  (4:16 PM)

A lot of you are asking who will win...I'll make it easy: I think Seattle will win because the offense has the ability to move the ball against anyone, and both defenses are good. That gives the edge to Seattle. Also, both kickers are solid, which is another push.

Justin (Pittsburgh)

Do you think Jeremy Stevens will become a nonfactor after Joey Porter punishes him the first time he comes across the middle?

Joe Theismann

  (4:18 PM)

First of all, Joey has to punish him first, and if he does take him out of the mix the good thing is that Seattle has quite a few other places to go with the ball. But we should all thank Stevens for giving us a little excitement this week, and for giving Joey a chance to show us how he really feels.

Jeff (Iowa)

I have a pressing question that's been on my mind for quite some time: Brett Farve, top three greatest qbs of all time, or THE greatest of all time?

Joe Theismann

  (4:19 PM)

Great question, Jeff. I don't think he's in the top three, but I put him in the top five. Joe Montana is the best that every played, Elway and Marino are in there, and I think Tom Brady is in there, too. Brett deserves to be there as well.

Paul (Elm Grove, WI)

Chuck Klosterman wrote the other day about Warren Moon's sponsorship of Ford Field's "field turf". Given your, uh, "experience" with Astroturf, how do you rate field turf compared to grass and does it affect speed in the same way that astroturf does?

Joe Theismann

  (4:21 PM)

I have yet to be in Ford Field so it would be unfair for me to speculate on that one. Players I talk to seem to like the Field Turf, though. Heck, I used to play in Philadelphia, where the turf was about as thick as linoleum. So anything with a little cushion has to be good.

Marvin (Peabody MA)

T.O bad or good for Denver or do you see him somewhere else

Joe Theismann

  (4:23 PM)

TO could be in Denver and that would be a plus for them. He would be a plus in Dallas, but I think it would be tough for him in Miami with Chris Chambers down there. But Denver makes the most sense and he needs to be on a team with a veteran QB. (Not that he wouldn't throw Jake under the bus, too, but that's another story). But to me, he would be a great asset to them this year. Don't ask me about '07, though.

Willie (Baltimore)

Do you think it was a good idea to make Donte Culpepper a Francise Player

Joe Theismann

  (4:25 PM)

I think so simply because it's so hard to find quality QBs these days. You're better off commiting that kind of money and seeing how he does in Brad Childress' system.

Alec (Milwaukee)

How can Marino be up there without ever getting a ring? I couldn't stand Dalls but Aikman was a God in that city.

Joe Theismann

  (4:27 PM)

I don't think that alone is the basis of what makes a great QB. What Dan accomplished in our game speaks for itself. Troy Aikman is like Griese and Starr in my opinion: he did what he had to do for his team to win, and like Griese ane Starr he should be in the Hall of Fame.

Lou (East Meadow)

Do you see Chad Pennington ever being an effective QB again or do the Jets have to go in an entirely different direction?

Joe Theismann

  (4:28 PM)

It's hard to say whether he can be effective because we don't know the outcome of his shoulder surgery. There will be an evaluation process this year for him and he has something to prove. I believe he needs to work on his throwing motion.

Billy Baroo (Georgia)

What announcers do you think do a great job covering the game...outside of your crew?

Joe Theismann

  (4:29 PM)

I really enjoy Aikman. He does an excellent job of talking about the game and giving insight. I don't get a chance to listen to a lot of teams because of our prep work on Sunday. I only get the ppictures, no sound.

Wes (Seattle)

Is Hasselbeck on the brink of become an elite quarterback?

Joe Theismann

  (4:31 PM)

Yes. He is there already, and was a year ago when his WRs couldn't hold onto the ball. The style of offense he plays can make a QB a star or expose him, and it's made him a star like it did Montana, Young and Favre, to name a few.

Jon (Toronto)

Having played in both leagues, why do you think that the Grey Cup is consistently a more entertaining game than the Super Bowl?

Joe Theismann

  (4:32 PM)

Because the Canadian game is wide open. Unlimited motion, three downs means more throwing, and the size of the field makes it more difficult for defenses even with 12 men on the field. It was a great place to roam and wander.

Joe Theismann

  (4:33 PM)

Little not to all my Canadian friends: Leo Cahill deserves to be in the CFL Hall of Fame. He was the drivin force behind the game through most of the '70s. Thank you, Leo, for giving me a chance to be a part of you club.

Rich (High Point, NC)

What's the deal with Polamalu's injury? Will he be effective in the game with this injury?

Joe Theismann

  (4:35 PM)

I don't think what happened yesterday will be a factor on Sunday.

Joe Theismann

  (4:35 PM)

We've got time for a couple more before I head over to the Playboy Party :)

Paul (Paris, France)

Who is the Seahawk who is going to surprise non-Seahawk fans the most?

Joe Theismann

  (4:40 PM)

Jerramy Stevens. After what he said a couple of days ago he's going to have to come up big and I don't think people have thought much of him. The other guy that has to have a nbig game is C Robbie Tobeck, because he will be up against one of the best NTs in football in Casey Hampton. The fact that Hasselbeck does not work from the shotgun means Hampton will be closer to him if Tobeck doesn't to his job. And I mean REAL close to him.

Steve (Kalamazoo, MI)

Thanks Joe for your insights. Any thoughts on the future of the Hometown Detroit Lions?

jack (denver)

didn't you pick the patriots to beat st louis?

Joe Theismann

  (4:41 PM)

Yes I did. I picked New England to beat the Rams when no one else thought it was possible, so you non-believers keep that in mind.

Joe Theismann

  (4:43 PM)

As for the Lions, the key word there is 'future'. They have a future, I just don't know if Harrington has a future here. From a football standpoint it would be good to keep Joey, but they couldn't keep Jeff. Harrington is a yong guy with experience and that's hard to find in this league, and I don't blame him as much as some of the things around him. The question is whether the fans will cut him some slack or run him out of town on a rail? My advice: Give the kid one more shot.

Joe Theismann

  (4:44 PM)

Everyone have a safe weekend, enjoy the Super Bowl, and we'll visit briefly on Sunday night. Aloha!

Buzzmaster

  (4:54 PM)

And just like that, it's over...Thanks for sticking around all week during our live chats, and don't forget that we'll be back an hour before kickoff of Super Bowl XL to break it all down and give you the last-minute scoop on the bigges game of them all...See you then!