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10:30 AM Fanhouse reports that although his players wanted him to stick around, most Notre Dame students are happy to see Charlie Weis go.

10:15 AM The New York Daily News reports that a bulging disc in his neck is not only ending the season for Giants LB Antonio Pierce, but it could also mean the end of his career.

10:00 AM Looks like the Saints are the real deal after pummeling the Patriots to stay perfect on the season. Meanwhile, Peter King points out a problem with the Pats: their defense has given up 73 points in two games to the undefeated Saints & Colts.

9:00 PM Chris Johnson is a very fast man. But Rajon Rondo wants to see for himself. The blog Red's Army reports that the Celtics guard has challenged the Titans RB to a race, with the winner getting $2,000. CJ tweets back: "that's easy money set it up on espn."