Quote of the Day
"I’m not coaching. I’m going to stay with the team I’m on. The only team I’m going to coach is my 13-year-old son’s flag football team."
-- ESPN's Jon Gruden, reiterating his intent to return to the "MNF" broadcast booth next season ("Monday Night Countdown," ESPN, 12/21).
Top Stories
What Can You Do For Brown?
The Browns are hoping that Mike Holmgren can finally right the ship in Cleveland, hiring the former Seahawks coach & GM as President with complete oversight over the team's football operations. For an organization now on its third leader in 12 months, Holmgren brings "instant credibility and leadership" to the beleaguered franchise. Holmgren calls working for the Browns "about as good a job situation as you could ask for," and he will have plenty on his plate when he assumes control in the coming weeks, perhaps none more important than deciding whether to hire a GM to work under him. Holmgren now has a "tremendous opportunity to reshape the Browns," whose loyal fan base is growing tired of the team's habitual losing. Meanwhile, Bruce Allen sees up close how much rebuilding may be in order in DC, as the Redskins’ listless 45-12 blowout on “MNF” is called one of the “most forgettable performances” in team history.
Holmgren Accepts Job As
New Browns President
Numbers Continue To Shine
Fox continues great NFL ratings season as national broadcasts are up 9% over '08.
Defensive Stand
Union files Special Master case challenging NFL's plan to end supplemental revenue sharing.
Sticking To The Gameplan
Jed York reiterates 49ers' commitment to Santa Clara, clarifying comments that Oakland is plan B.
Give & Take
VANOC launches ticket resale site for Vancouver Games, marking first such site for Olympics.
A Kernel Of Truth
Diamond Foods introducing another brand to Super Bowl spotlight with Pop Secret ad.
Chip Off The Old Block
Caray bounces back from tough postseason to become main TV voice of Braves games.
Bull Rush
Michael Jordan seeking at least $5M each from two grocery chains for using his name, number.
Gossip Game
Tabloid coverage not going to be limited to just Tiger as TMZSports.com reportedly is set to launch in the coming months.





