There are too many games to watch tomorrow night: Michigan in the G.L.I. final, Penn State against Texas A&M in the Alamo Bowl, Tom Brady and the Patriots' bid for perfection. I suppose the Golden Boy will have to fend for himself; I'll check in on the N.F.L. from time to time, but the majority of my time will be split between Big Ten action in the Alamodome and a C.C.H.A. blood feud at the Joe (presuming the dastardly Spartans prevail over Michigan Tech in the first round).

The Rebel Black Dot Song of the Day
Leon Redbone, "Christmas Island" from Elf: Music From the Major Motion Picture (T.L.A.M.)