The W.W.W. - Week 7

Wow!

Steven Jackson - Remember when Jackson held out most of training camp bargaining for a new contract? Well, he got it, and Sunday he started making it pay off. Jackson ran for 160 yards and three touchdowns in St. Louis' 34-14 dismantling of what's left of the Dallas Cowboys (more on them shortly).

Calvin Johnson - How's this for a stat line: 2 catches, 154 yards, one TD. His touchdown grab covered 96 yards. Unfortunately, it was only good for six points, and the Lions fell short again.

Sebastian Janikowski - The one-time date-rapist booted a franchise-record 57-yard field goal in Oakland's 16-13 overtime win against the Jets, the first for interim coach Tom Cable.

WTF?

Kellen Winslow - Winslow returned to the Browns line-up after being hospitalized with swollen nuts, or what he called "a staph infection." Upon returning, he voiced his displeasure with the treatment he received from the organization and was subsequently suspended for a game without pay. That's what happens when you bite the hand that feeds.

Jeremy Shockey - Apparently a course in respecting authority isn't offered at "The U," because another former Miami Hurricane ran off at the mouth this week. Saints TE Jeremy Shockey, back from hernia surgery, played a really bad game, then alluded to the fact that he was actually injured in training camp and was misdiagnosed. Yeah, that was the problem.

The National Football League - It came to light this week that Steelers WR Hines Ward has been fined twice this season. What for, you ask? For blocking guys a little too hard. Sorry, but I was under the impression that blocking and tackling were a part of the game. One of the reasons Ward has been successful in the league despite his slight stature is his toughness. Did the fines change him? Not if you ask Keith Rivers. The Bengals linebacker is out for the season with a broken jaw, courtesy of a textbook block by Ward.

Wait & See...

San Francisco 49ers - The NFL is a copycat league, and given the success of the Rams under new coach Jim Haslett (wins over Washington and Dallas) and Tom Cable and the Raiders (1-1 so far), the Niners have parted ways with Mike Nolan and replaced him with Mike Singletary. Will the move spark the 49ers?

How 'bout them Cowboys?

I subscribe to dictionary.com's word of the day, and try to use some of them in everyday conversation. I don't know, maybe it makes me feel smart. Anyway, one of their recent words was schadenfreude, which loosely means finding satisfaction in the misfortune of others. Well, I'm enjoying the implosion of "America's Team." I'm looking forward to Mount T.O. erupting, which should happen any day now.

World Series Prediction

What do you think? Phillies in six.