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- And just like that, the love affair with Chad Pennington comes to an end (boy, this guy REALLY can’t catch a break… or some hometown love)

- Bauer confirms it: Season 8 of 24 is a go (wonder if he’ll save the world this time)

- Watch Letterman announce to his audience that he got married last week 

- Arli$$ is coming back to HBO. Ok, well, not the show, just the guy who played Arli$$. And it’ll probably be more of a family comedy. So not Arli$$ at all.

Extra Slice – Video: Portia De Rossi apologises for getting (gay) married.

- Sweet: DirecTV renews their NFL deal and opens the door for non-customers to get the NFL Packages

- Check out the trailer for the new Jack Black\Michael Cera movie, Year One. Kind of reminds me of Mel Brook’s History of the World, Part 1 

- Pandora is now available on BlackBerry… for free

- I love the name of this blog entry: “Wait, That’s a Bathing Suit?”

Extra Slice – Video: There is apparently an acting troupe out there that specializes in recounting movies in a minutes. It’s, um, interesting (check out Forrest Gump below, Kill Bill 1 and 2 here)

- Come on, but honest: Don’t you wish everyday was my birthday?

- Curt Shilling retires in grand fashion… on his blog

- From Brock: Top 5 most hated players in the NCAA tourney (fast forward to the 3:00 mark to see who’s No. 1 – it shouldn’t be a surprise)

- Better late than never. Cantor sent this to me a while back, and I haven’t had a chance to post it till today: The trailer for Public Enemies 

Extra Slice – Video: Scary video of the FedEx plan crash in Tokyo

- Syracuse heads into the Sweet 16 (game is 7:27pm this Friday). Equally exciting Syracuse news: Kevin Costner’s band is going to headline (yes, headline) Taste of Syracuse in June

- Is it me or do video games just keep getting better and better? This weeks example: EA’s Fight Night 4 will feature both Ali and Tyson, allowing YOU to settle the debate

- I’m not sure why I care (considering I’ve seen her naked – NWA), but Ashton posted a shot of Demi’s toosh on Twitter today

- Haha – A strip club in Rhode Island is looking to “fill around 30 positions” (I bet it is!)

Extra Slice – Video: Shaquille O’Neil – The funnest player of all-time? (I know it’s not a word!)

- Anyone interested in a semi-used Moonman award? Mikey’s got some to sell

- WAY TO FAR: A anti-teen violence website has done a reenactment of the Chris Brown\Rhianna fight 

- Curious as to how certain teams got their nicknames? (hello, Hilltoppers?) Wonder no more 

- Here is a link to one of the most random lists I have ever found on the web: The 7 most depressing songs ever sung by a Muppet (I dare you not to get choked up at Big Bird’s rendition of Bein’ Green)

Extra Slice – Video: Apparently sheep farmers have A LOT of free time on their hands

- PODCAST ALERT: Brock and Yeung break down the brackets in their soon-to-be annual NCAA Tourney Preview. Take a listen here

- Not a shocker: 10 Teams are interested in Cutler 

- Progressive, my ass – the White House is putting kids to work: “Students will help plant fruits, vegetables to supply White House kitchen” 

- Drew Carey to put control of his Seattle MLS team in the hands of the fans (sweeeet)

Extra Slice – Video: The best part of the “flight attendant rapping” video is the old white business travelers “enjoying” it…

- W is writing a book: Insert “he can’t write” jokes here

- Sweet: The Gossip Girls get a little dirty for Rolling Stone

- Rod Stewart’s kid is a d*ck (is it me or does he look a little like Kato Kaelin???)

- Star Trek nerds take their obsession to a whole new level. One day, they’ll make a woman VERY happy

Extra Slice – Video: More March Madness mood setting videos: A dunk… PLUS

- First up, Cal State Northridge vs. Memphis at 12:25pmET. Let the madness begin!

- In light of the Natasha Richardson tragedy, the case is being made both for and against the use of helmets while skiing

- A first on TV: A current President is going on a late night talk show. (oh, geez – is Leno really going to say “My next guest is currently serving his first term as President of the United States… Please welcome Barack Obama!”)

- Mother Nature can put on one fine show, especially when it’s an under seas volcano!

Extra Slice – Video: Tourney kicks off today. Here’s a reminder of Syracuse’s one-shining moment (thank you again, Hakim Warrick)

- I’m very much looking forward to tomorrow and the beginning of the Madness: Is it the most wonderful time of the year?

- Sounds like there is a Page revolt over at NBC because no one is getting jobs. Um, HELLO? Have you seen the economy these days?

- Colbert is headed somewhere at sometime to do his show. Um, yeah.

- I cannot wait to play the new Ghostbusters game on Wii! Remember, no crossing steams!

Extra Slice – Video: Jewel proves she’s got a sense of humor about her flaws

- I love it when a plan comes together: The same day State Farm announces a deal with Disney to promote “Safe Driving,” happens to be the same day they recall some promotional products due to them being un-safe

- Note to Reggie Bush: This better be true love

- More Phish tour dates announced (including a visit to my hometown in August!!!)

- Online goes old school: Play the “choose your own adventure” story\game, Terrell Owens-style 

Extra Slice – Video: There are some dumbass people in this world. Just saying