• THE HECKLER gets writers’ cramp, as Carlos Zambrano will be signing copies of his new book during the the Cubs pitcher’s special day:

• FAN NATION gets Rocky Mountain high, as Sam Cassell wants to sign with Denver, in order to pick up some of George Karl’s coaching tips.

• PGA.COM has the heartwarming tale of a caddy who’d gladly give Phil Mickelson the shoes off his feet.

• Sweet news for the folks in Columbia, while things are looking Rosey in Champaign: FOX SPORTS predicts Missouri to land in the Sugar Bowl, and Illinois to pack their bags for Pasadena:

• FOOTBALL JESUS BETTING CONSULTANTS sees signs - such as “Tebow Wears Jorts” on ESPN College Gameday.

• MY FOX COLORADO hits the slopes, as ski season officially opens - even without any actual snow.

• The LADIES… are feeling catty about Reebook’s NFL apparel ad aimed at women:

• Pick a team, any team: Will Leitch in the NEW YORK TIMES helps the casual fan choose a MLB playoff favorite.

• THE WIZARD OF ODDS gets a guffaw at the comedic roadside stylings of Joe Paterno:

Man: “Hey, that’s my wife!”
Joe: “That’s your problem!”

• SI’s Rick Reilly has some time to kill, since he won’t be getting his Packers tickets for another 37 years:

• BRAVES AND BIRDS gets emotional, as they find ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit picking games based on more than X’s and O’s.

• SAWXBLOG welcomes a new member to the Nation, as they show LeBron sporting a new hat.