• THE 700 LEVEL has to hand it to Adrian Peterson, as Purple Jesus divinely demonstrates his powerful grip while exchanging pleasantries.

• THE SPORTING BLOG has a new look. MR. IRRELEVANT approves.

• EVERY DAY SHOULD BE SATURDAY is relieved that new Baylor coach Art Briles was able to reach his #1 spring practice goal - no one got injured.

• D.C. SPORTS BOG sneaks along news of a couple of Nats fans crashing the Opening Day festivities at the new ballpark.

• Bethlehem Shoals of SLAM ONLINE bounces over ex-Pistons coach Chuck Daly speaking in defense of Isiah Thomas.

• THE WORLD OF ISAAC gets a kick out of Bruce Bowen’s black belt skills on the basketball court.

• IN THE WEEDS takes a swing at live blogging The Masters.

• THE LOVE OF SPORTS slices up some love for golfer Seve Ballesteros.

• SIGNAL TO NOISE explains why Gene Upshaw should become AWOL from the NFLPA ASAP.

• The GLENDALE STAR notes that while Matt Leinart was partying with some young ladies, Anquan Boldin was hanging with some kids even younger.

• CBS 4 in Denver catches John Elway surprised that Broncos QB Jay Cutler would call out teammate Brandon Marshall.