Shocking to hear that Tim Russert died on Friday, apparently collapsing from a heart attack while doing voiceovers for Sunday’s “Meet The Press”.

In addition to being a political analyst, NBC bureau chief & board member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, Russert was also a big Buffalo Bills fan.

And USA TODAY’s GAME ON pays tribute to the late Bills backer by re-telling a college speech Tim gave on supporting his favorite NFL team through thick & thin. Read more…

• FOOTBALL GAB catches a rebuttal from ex-Bengal assistant Hue Jackson, who says Chad Johnson never punched Marvin Lewis.

• The BLEACHER REPORT brings some holiday cheer, as “Santa Claus” knows why Philadelphia Eagles fans pelted him with snowballs.

• Speaking of Philly, THE LEGEND OF CECILIO GUANTE notes that the streaking Sixers have won 13 of their last 15 with a roster full of unknowns.

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