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The New York Giants and New England Patriots are the last teams standing in this strike-shortened season as the league’s title game plays out on Sunday in Indianapolis. The Giants beat the Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII by ending their perfect season at 18-1 four years ago. And I believe the same result will occur here only with a slightly higher final score.

100 Yards of Glory is a colorful and engaging coffee table book, filled with telling photos and insightful commentary covers nearly a century of the National Football League. From the Ice Bowl to the Immaculate Reception all the great plays as well as legendary coaches and brilliant dynasties are covered.

In time for the holiday shopping rush comes the entire set of thirty films now combined into one DVD package (and available on Blu-ray) from ESPN’s acclaimed 30 for 30 series, a compelling “television film festival”. The 30 for 30 Limited Edition Collector Set is packaged in a collectible box & contains 30 for 30 Gift Sets Volume 1 & Volume 2 as well as an exclusive retro ESPN hat featuring the company’s original logo.

Look for the San Diego Chargers to edge out the Baltimore Ravens then defeat Green Bay February 5th at Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.

All Things Fall Apart, a drama that tells the story of a Heisman-bound college football star whose career hits a wall when he is diagnosed with a tumor only inches from his heart, has been picked up by Image Entertainment which has secured all U.S. rights.

The Philadelphia Eagles bolstered their defense in particular signing linemen Jason Babin and Cullen Jenkins as well as top flight backs Dominique Cromartie and Nnamdi Asomugha. With six of their first nine opponents coming off losing seasons, Michael Vick and company should get a comfortable division lead early and ride that into the playoffs. Pressure’s on as expectations are much greater this season

Way out West, you gotta believe Case Keenum will throw forever, or at least until the Cougars clinch the title. Riding on the arm of one of the most prolific passers in college football history, Houston should edge out SMU and Tulsa which shared the West crown last season. Tulsa gobbles up a lot of yards (the Golden Hurricane outgained C-USA opponents by an average of 70+ yards per game ) but have a new coach and a weak defense while SMU, though it has 18 starters returning, has a tough schedule compared to Houston with difficult games at Texas A&M, TCU and Southern Miss.

On the Atlantic side, Boston College with 14 returning starters led by RB Montel Harris (3,600 career yards) and consensus All-America Luke Kuechly at middle linebacker and Maryland with the tough run defense and one of the league’s best QB’s in Sophomore Danny O’Brien flinging it for new Terrapin coach Randy Edsall, should be the leading contenders, but in the end it should be Florida State’s trophy.

Most conferences use geographical terms in naming their divisions like north and coastal but the Big Ten, not sure of their statement with Legends and Leaders. Whatever they choose as a moniker, of the TWELVE teams in the Big Ten, look for Nebraska and Wisconsin to take their respective division titles, but not without a fight.

Will the SEC will extend its streak to six straight BCS national championships?

In the SEC West, Alabama is looking good despite the loss of solid starting quarterback Greg McElroy and 2009 Heisman winner Mark Ingram, and will look even better if senior linebacker Courtney Upshaw can overcome an ankle injury from last season. Junior running back Trent Richardson is Alabama’s key threat on offense as the offensive line returns four of five starters. Look for Nick Saban to roll his Tide through any opposition.