Our eyes should have been opened wider when it became known that the National Football League, making it sound like they were being benevolent, would loan the Vikings $200 million that they can pay back using game receipts over 15 years. Hmmmm. the governor can wail and moan all he wants to about the overly optimistic electronic gambling proceeds, but he has a chance here to take a bigger step and call a timeout.Although the simulation was correct or close on its prediction, there were a couple of notable misses, too. The simulation forecast big nights for Patriots WR Wes Welker (8 catches, 106 yards, TD) and Giants WR Victor Cruz (7 catches, 134 yards, TD). To post a comment, log into Facebook and then "Add" your comment.

Meanwhile, both cornerback Xavier Rhodes and linebacker Desmond Bishop continue to ease back from hamstring injuries. Both players are expected to do some light work this afternoon, though neither figures to play Friday night in the first pres