Smith is a lightning rod. He s not afraid to express an opinion or make a difficult decision, and those things always seem to attract attention and often lead to a controversy. Some people applaud Smith for the success the Chargers have had during his eightyear watch.The Eagles jettisoned showboat wide receiver Terrell Owens last year and returned to the playoffs after a oneyear absence. The Eagles have been one of the NFL's most consistent teams under coach Andy Reid averaging almost 11 wins per season since 2000. The Eagles' stadium, Lincoln Financial Field, is a gold mine for owner Jeffrey Lurie.

During that time, Nike representatives visited Arkansas to study the tradition of the Razorbacks in order to incorporate many of the elements that make the university unique. On their visit, representatives toured campus and collected input from department members and studentathletes. Arkansas worked closely with Nike during the process to bring elements of the school rich Razo