No, this is not a commentary on Erica Jong or 50 Shades of Grey. Brace yourselves: this is a commentary on the fiscal cliff. Such a surprise, right?

Anyway...I'll get to the point. Jump.

Take a running start and spread eagle into the "unknown." Our fiscal finances need to be drastically restructured (compared to now) and the only way to do it is to rip the bandaid off. So let's do it. Here's why:

#1 We have $16 Trillion in current...

... are undefeated. Or so I heard on the radio this morning. Performing due diligence prior to posting, I found it's actually a combined record of 15-1, but I did uncover some amusing facts:

- Seattle has gone 7-1, losing only to Miami since legalization. Come on, is there any bigger of a buzzkill than having to travel the width of the country, in a pressurized cabin, and than have to play a game in the Florida heat? They get a pass on that one. They are an impressive 4-0 at...

Upon further review: OLB Eric Martin, Nebraska

I can see him becoming an instant fan favorite


Eric Martin, Nebraska
Height: 6006
Weight: 237
Arm Length: 32 3/4
Hand Size: 9 7/8
40 time: 4.53
20: 2.59
10: 1.61
SS 20: 3.97
3 Cone: 6.69
Vert: 30 1/2
Broad: 10; 00"
Bench: 20

Eric is undersized for a defensive end at a mere 6'1,...

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July 16th, my birthday, is the approved, official, I can finally talk openly about the up coming NFL season.

So while pulling up some creeping jenny, a thought disgusted me and overwhelmed me all at once...GxxDaxmned Eagles.

Saints, Packers, Giants and Ravens, the last four Superbowl...