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NHL needs to start cracking down on head shots (Fanhouse)

And I thought the crowds for Kings games last year were embarrassing (Fire Andy Reid Now!)

Ryan Miller's Uncle Sam USA hockey mask (Burn Monkey Burn)

Understanding the NBA trade deadline (NBA.com)

Could Kevin Durant eclipse Jordan? (Pacman Jonesin')

Your guide to the sexy 2010 Winter Olympics (Guyism)

The TCU-Utah women play the game of the night (SB Nation)

The Good, Bad, & Ugly of Denver Nuggets trades (Denver Stiffs)

Stephen A. Smith is back in Philly and is as stupid as ever (Philly.com)

Josh Gorges blocks slap shot with his head

College Football Open Thread: It's a Fiesta!

Posted by JFein at the request of 49er16 because his computer is being atteneded to by the Geek Squad

Will Boise make magic happen once again in Glendale?

Tostitos Fiesta Bowl: Boise State vs. TCU 8:00 (Fox - Sam Rosen and Tim Ryan, SR: Chris Myers)

JFein's pick: TCU in a blowout.

49er16's Pick: Boise State by a thin margin.

Oh Fox

The Poinsettia Bowl

One of the most anticipated match ups of the bowl season will take place tonight. Boise St. and TCU are non-BCS heavyweights who will throw down in San Diego.

Boise St. is know for their crazy offense that has many formations and trick plays. TCU is known for their crazy defense that has many blitz packages.

This match up though is not the classic great defense vs. great offense. This game is about national respect. Boise St. was ranked 9Th in the country and is undefeated and was passed over by Ohio St. for a Fiesta Bowl bid.

TCU is fighting for respect they have already earned. They were the only team to hold Oklahoma to under 30 points in a game. Their defense is described as a SEC-type of defense. So good, Utah is studying their defense to prepare for their match up with Alabama.

Boise St. will face their toughest challenge of the year. The WAC had a down year and the Mountain West had one of the best years ever for a non-BCS conference. Also Boise St. quarterback Kellen Moore is a freshman quarterback who has never faced a pass rusher quite like TCU'S Jerry Hughes.

I expect this to be a great game, but I think the Boise St. offense will be to much for TCU.