- DEADSPIN details how ESPN suspended Steve Phillips after an affair with a young co-worker came to light. THE PRODUCERS BLOG has pictures of the young lady in question. Um, what was he thinking?

- NO GUTS, NO GLORY reports that the BCS is considering hiring a point person that would be the public face of the BCS. That job sounds like fun.

- SPORTZ ASSASSIN argues that the NFL should expand instant replay to pass interference calls, which is not a bad idea.

- SHUTDOWN CORNER has video of Jeff Fisher’s decision to wear a Peyton Manning jersey to a speaking engagement in Nashville. How did that go over with the Titan faithful?

- SPORTSbyBROOKS discusses Laker owner Jerry Buss’s reputed involvement with the Bunny Ranch (brothel).