Forget tax plans and health care packages ... Barack Obama wants to fix the BCS!  Finally, the voice of the people is heard.  On ESPN's Monday Night Football's halftime show, Berman interviewed Senator Obama and asked him what one thing he would change in sports.  Obama, very directly, said he wants to create a college football playoff, with 8 teams.

Finally, a leader with more clout than the stuffy academicians and old boys network of the major BCS conferences. 

The interview may have been no more serious than banter between sports fans, but we the viewers like what we heard, and we are going to hold Barack to his promise!

Playoffs:  Yes, we can!

It was college football at it's best this weekend.  Hopefully you weren't trapped reinsulating your attic all weekend, like this writer was.  Florida made the Dogs sit and roll over, Pitt made sure Notre Dame's prayers went unanswered, and of course, Texas Tech knocked #1 off the hill.  In case you missed the big game, here are some highlights.

Behold, the wonder of technology.  Here is Saturday's Pitt vs. Notre Dame contest, which required 4 overtimes to decide a winner.  What you have here is the condensed, 'edited for the Internet' version of the game, with no interruptions from the action. 

The Panthers left South Bend with the victory, a 6-2 record, and some hard-earned battle experience.

The Alaskan governor shares her picks with WeTheSportsPeople.com.With the Nation abuzz before Super Tuesday, it’s time to go on a playful political romp.  Amidst all the serious business of sports and the ‘nose to the grindstone’ diligence behind setting fantasy football rosters, we need the refreshing levity of American party politics!

Now, I’m no Obama … not even a Barney Frank, Chuck Hagel, or Jeb Bush. Heck, I’m not even George Stephanopoulos or Cokie Roberts. But I want to inspire the viewing public – something more than just the same old clichés – I want to unite, not divide.  Ask not what sports media can do for you, but what you can do for the sports media.  Thus, I offer some political levity to this noble commonwealth. Here, for your enjoyment, is Governor Sarah Palin’s fantasy football team:

QB – Brady Quinn. Young, fresh-looking star – check. From a battleground state – check. Religious – Rediculously so! In fact, like the Alaskan Governor, Brady often thanks God for career successes. A budding star not ready for big-time action – check. Sounds like a match to me.

RB – Reggie Bush. We’ve already had a few years of Bush, and Sarah Palin wants to maintain that legacy.

RB – LenDale White. This one works on a couple of levels. First, LenDale’s last name allows the Palin ticket to play the race card and stoke up those fears without directly being hateful. Secondly, don’t forget that Tennessee’s Jeff Fisher, who coaches White, coached the Houston Oilers between 1994-1997. Drill baby, drill !

WR – Eddie Royal. Democracy is nice, but deep in your heart, when no one is around, don’t you want a monarchy instead? Who cares how the constitution defines the role of the V.P.? American wants a queen … and wants her to wear nice clothes.

WR – Roscoe Parrish. The name combines the charm of the deep south with church organization on the local level – Sarah has her wideout.

TE – Vernon Davis. A lot of hype, looks good on TV, no discernable contribution to society. Hey, maybe he’ll catch some TD’s in 2012.

DST – Washington. Palin loves those D.C. Defense contractors, and they love her. So many wars to wage – keep those defense dollars coming.

Backup QB’s – Start with Matt Hasselbeck. He doesn’t do anything, and neither does Tim Hasselbeck’s wife and Palin supporter, Elizabeth. But achievement is overrated, and loyalty is loyalty, so consider Hasselbeck part of the team. The other backup QB? Jake Plummer. Retired or not, it’s all about “Plummers” right now.

Backup RB - Clinton Portis.  I know what you're thinking:  Clinton?  Are you kidding?  Believe it or not, Palin will be cheering for Clinton on the Monday night before the election.  You see, there is a quirky coincidence that whenever the Washington Redskins win their last home game before the election, the encumbant party also wins the election.  When the 'Skins lose, the encumbant party loses.  Thus, Palin wants Clinton Portis to run all over the Steelers on Monday night. 

Enjoy the weekend, PFL. Have fun pulling levers on Tuesday.

What a upside-down year for QB's.  Brady, Manning, Romo sounded like a good 1, 2, and 3 in the offseason.  2008 top scoring QB's at this point are Rivers, Brees, and Rodgers.  Stangely enough, over the last three weeks, field generals like Kyle Orton, Joe Flacco, and Matt Ryan have been helping fantasy squads win their matchups. 

Our friends at Hulu bring us more insight for Week 9.

When we asked our members their opinions of the best boxing matches of all time, one of our enthusiastic members -- who also has a passion for WWE / WWF wrestling entertainment -- pointed to Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant in Wrestlemania III.  Now, I don't think much boxing actually took place in that ring, but nonetheless, it was intriguing.  Larry, you asked, and we delivered.  Here is the ENTIRE match:  (and we didn't even have to get out the box of old VHS tapes.)