313's Heroes and Goats

From the Celtics vs. Pistons game

The Hero: Kevin Garnett. The Boston forward scored a game-high 22 on 10-for-17 shooting.
The Goat: Tayshaun Prince. The small forward was held to four points and sat on the bench for most of the fourth.

WILF Wednesday bring back the American Idol

Hey everybody. I have brought back an ass that theassman345xxxo for one reason or another, I don't want to know why, pulled from his account, thus rendering the previous post on this blog useless. Not anymore. This is proof that her ass-shaking is the only female ass-shaking that would put a smile on Clay Aiken's face. Please welcome back Kelly Clarkson. Butch, feel free to say, "Go, white girl, go white girl!" Just something I remember from when you posted a .gif of her doing the lawnmower.

TiVo Guide Week of January 26, 2009 *spoiler alert*

"The Bachelor" The nine remaining bachelorettes vie in a singing contest for a one-on-one date with Jason, who also accompanies six of the contestants to the set of "General Hospital," where they meet cast members Bradford Anderson and Kirsten Storms (and one earns a rose). And he takes two others, clad in evening gowns and riding in a Bentley, for a romantic night of dining and dancing. One gets a rose; the other doesn't, and three others turn into pumpkins at the rose ceremony. Monday at 8 on ABC.

"The Closer" The fate of Det. Sanchez, who was shot three times and airlifted to a hospital, is revealed. In addition, the team investigates whether a suicide was actually murder. And Brenda's parents (Frances Sternhagen, Barry Corbin) pay a visit while on their way to a Hawaiian cruise. Monday at 9 on TNT.

"Trust Me" A drama about disparate friends Mason McGuire (Eric McCormack) and Conner (Tom Cavanagh), whose bond is tested while working together at a Chicago ad agency. First up: The admen work on a new cell-phone campaign. Meanwhile, Mason is promoted; and a new copywriter (Monica Potter) believes her duties are beneath her. Griffin Dunne also stars. Monday at 10 on TNT.

"American Idol" The preliminary auditions continue. Tuesday at 8 on Fox.

"Scrubs" J.D. tries to teach compassion with help from "Sesame Street" favorites Elmo, Grover and Oscar the Grouch. Meanwhile, intern Katie hopes to land a spot on Turk's research team by scamming Elliot. Tuesday at 9 on ABC.

"Without a Trace" The team search for Elena's former partner, who disappeared during an undercover sting operation, and the case forces Elena to confront past actions she would rather forget. Lucy: Adriana DeMeo. Tom Russell: Daniel E. Smith. Tuesday at 10:01 on CBS.

"Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America" A look at smart alecks, including Larry David, W.C. Fields, Redd Foxx, Paul Lynde, Groucho Marx, Eddie Murphy, Joan Rivers, Chris Rock and Phil Silvers. Then, comics who lampoon politics and/or pop culture get their due, including Mel Brooks, Sid Caesar, Johnny Carson, Stephen Colbert, Will Rogers, Jon Stewart and the "Saturday Night Live" crew. Wednesday at 8 on PBS.

"Top Chef: New York" The Super Bowl is saluted when the foodies go the extra yard in a football-themed culinary cook-off against former series players, including Season 4's Andrew and Spike, Season 3's Camille and Season 2's Josie. Chef Scott Conant is the guest judge. Wednesday at 10 on Bravo.

"Life on Mars" A bank robbery that may be linked to the Russian mob renews a long-standing rivalry between Lt. Hunt's squad and Lt. Nunzio's crew. Meanwhile, Sam takes a shine to a pretty, young social worker. Wednesday at 10:02 on ABC.

"Hell's Kitchen" Chef Gordon Ramsay returns for a fifth season to bedevil would-be culinary superstars, and things begin promisingly as contestants prepare their signature dishes. "Best ever," Ramsay reports. Dinner service doesn't go as well. For starters, the field of 16, the largest ever, is unwieldy, so a member of each team waits on tables. One does so disastrously. And in the kitchen, it's worse. The winner gets an executive-chef position at an Atlantic City, N.J., hotel. Thursday at 9 on Fox.

"Super Bowl Bash" Jerry O'Connell hosts this Super Bowl celebration, which features performances by Rihanna, Fall Out Boy and Lifehouse and appearances by NFL stars. Thursday at 9 on VH1.

"Private Practice" Addison's brother, Archer (Grant Show), moves to L.A. to begin work at Pacific Wellcare, causing problems for both her and Naomi. Meanwhile, Cooper encourages Violet to talk to Pete and Sheldon (Brian Benben) about her pregnancy, then she learns that neither of them wants children. Thursday at 10:02 on ABC.

"Dog Whisperer" The host tackles one of his toughest cases yet, a vicious Chihuahua appropriately named El Diablo, who terrorizes other pups living at the Luv-A-Bull rescue organization. Friday at 8 on National Geographic.

"Psych" After the foot of a pro football kicker is found, Shawn and Gus sign up for training camp. Friday at 10 on USA.

"Super Bowl's Greatest Commercials" Jim Nantz and Daisy Fuentes host a look at 10 of the best commercials to air during past Super Bowls, with viewers choosing the top spot. In addition, the Mean Joe Greene Coca-Cola ad, which is the current Super Bowl commercial champion, is retired. Saturday at 8 on CBS.

"The Note II: Taking a Chance on Love" Columnist Peyton MacGruder (Genie Francis) befriends a reader who sent her a note that inspires Peyton to reconsider the choices she's made and her reluctance to accept her boyfriend's marriage proposal. Ted McGinley also stars. Written and directed by Doug Barr. Saturday at 9 on Hallmark.

"Lisa Lampanelli: Long Live the Queen" In her first HBO special, comic Lisa Lampanelli performs in Santa Rosa, Cal., at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. Saturday at 10 on HBO.

"Super Bowl XLIII:Cardinals vs. Steelers" Arizona vs. Pittsburgh at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Kurt Warner and surprising Arizona face the top-ranked defense of the Steelers, who can win their sixth Super Bowl. Halftime entertainment is provided by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Al Michaels and John Madden report. Sunday at 6 on NBC.

"Big Love" Roman's upcoming trial creates more headaches for the Henricksons as Bill worries about Rhonda's plans to testify, the involvement of Joey's family and shocking news about Nicki's past. Meanwhile, Barb has another contentious reunion with her sister; Margene copes with a family tragedy; and Sarah changes her mind about attending her senior prom. Sunday at 9 on HBO.

"Wipeout Bowl I: Cheerleaders vs. Couch Potatoes" A team of cheerleaders battles a team of male couch potatoes in a run through football-themed obstacles. Michael Irvin is the sideline reporter. Sunday at 10 on ABC.

Royal Rumble results

Ughhhhhh. It was another rough night at the office. I managed a measly 2-3 record for last night's Royal Rumble. So I gotta give major props for John Cena and Jack Swagger for giving me a two-win improvement over last year's Royal Rumble. As for Undertaker, Jeff Hardy, and Beth Phoenix, why do you three disappoint me so? And the worst part is, I kept sticking with Undertaker despite the surprise entrants (Dolph Zigler, Goldust, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, JTG, Mike Knox, Montel Vontavious Porter, Rob Van Dam, and William Regal). So now my record drops to 184-148. Better luck with No Way Out, I suppose.

FYI: The match between CM Punk and William Regal was not added to my record as the match never took place. Both men were in the Royal Rumble match.

Royal Rumble card & picks

30-Man Royal Rumble Match
23 Confirmed Participants include:

R-Truth, Carlito, The Brian Kendrick, Triple H, Big Show, Vladimir Kozlov, Shelton Benjamin, Undertaker, Randy Orton, Kofi Kingston, Rey Mysterio, The Miz, John Morrison, Cody Rhodes, Ted Dibiase, Santino Marella, Kane, CM Punk, Finlay Mark Henry, Chris Jericho, The Great Khali and Chavo Guerrero.

WWE Championship Match
-Jeff Hardy (c) vs. Edge

World Heavyweight Championship Match
-John Cena (c) vs. John "Bradshaw" Layfield

WWE Women's Championship Match
-Beth Phoenix (c) vs. Melina

ECW Championship Match
-Jack Swagger (c) vs. Matt Hardy

Intercontinental Championship Match
-CM Punk (c) vs. William Regal

At last check, my record was at 182-145. And this is one the more frustrating PPVs for me because I have yet to accurately predict the winner of the Royal Rumble match. Hell, the last Royal Rumble, I went nil-for-five. Well, in this era, and I can't believe I'm going to say this, it's time for a change to my Royal Rumble losing streak. I'm going with Undertaker (subject to change), Jeff Hardy, John Cena, Beth Phoenix, Jack Swagger, and CM Punk. Wish me luck.

313's Heroes and Goats

From the Northwestern vs. Michigan game

The Hero: DeShawn Sims. Sims scored 13 of his 15 points in the first - and Michigan's first nine - to give the Wolverines a halftime lead they never lost.
The Goat: Craig Moore. The Northwestern guard wasn't shy about firing from beyond the arc, taking 13 of his team's 17 three-pointers. Unfortunately, Moore only hit four of them.

Oscar picks (past & present)

Unless you've been living in a cave, *looks at Osama* then you'd know today, the Oscar nominations were announced. Fortunately, I found my list of picks from previous years and see how I've done before (note: italized means my picks, bold means the actual winners, italized and bold mean by winning picks). Let's start in 2007.

Best Lead Actor
Leonard DiCaprio "Blood Diamond"
Ryan Gosling "Half Nelson"
Peter O'Toole "Venus"
Will Smith "The Pursuit of Happyness"
Forest Whitaker "The Last King of Scotland"

Best Lead Actress
Penelope Cruz "Volver"
Judi Dench "Notes on a Scandal"
Helen Mirren "The Queen"
Meryl Streep "The Devil Wears Prada"
Kate Winslet "Little Children"

Best Supporting Actor
Alan Arkin "Little Miss Sunshine"
Jackie Earle Haley "Little Children"
Djimon Hounsou "Blood Diamond"
Eddie Murphy "Dreamgirls"
Mark Wahlberg "The Departed"

Best Supporting Actress
Adriana Barraza "Babel"
Cate Blanchett "Notes on a Scandal"
Abigail Breslin "Little Miss Sunshine"
Jennifer Hudson "Dreamgirls"
Rinko Kikuchi "Babel"

Best Picture
"Babel"
"The Departed"
"Letters from Iwo Jima"
"Little Miss Sunshine"
"The Queen"

Best Directing
Clint Eastwood "Letters from Iwo Jima"
Stephen Frears "The Queen"
Paul Greengrass "United 93"
Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu "Babel"
Martin Scorsese "The Departed"

Best Original Screenplay
Michael Arndt "Little Miss Sunshine"
Guillermo Arriaga "Babel"
Guillermo del Toro "Pan's Labyrinth"
Paul Haggis and Iris Yamashita "Letters from Iwo Jima"
Peter Morgan "The Queen"

Best Adapted Screenplay
David Arata, Alfonso Cuaron, Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby and Timothy J. Sexton "Children of Men"
Peter Baynham, Sacha Baron Cohen, Anthony Hines, Dan Mazer and Todd Phillips "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan"
Todd Field and Tom Perotta "Little Children"
Patrick Marber "Notes on a Scandal"
William Monahan "The Departed"

Best Animated Feature
"Cars"
"Happy Feet"
"Monster House"

Best Foreign Language Film
"After the Wedding" Denmark
"Days of Glory (Indigenes)" Algeria
"The Lives of Others" Germany
"Pan's Labyrinth" Mexico
"Water" Canada

Best Documentary Feature
"Deliver Us from Evil"
"An Inconvenient Truth"
"Iraq in Fragments"
"Jesus Camp"
"My Country, My Country"

Best Art Direction
"Dreamgirls"
"The Good Shepherd"
"Pan's Labyrinth"
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest"
"The Prestige"

Best Cinematography
"The Black Dahlia"
"Children of Men"
"The Illusionist"
"Pan's Labyrinth"
"The Prestige"

Best Costume Design
"Curse of the Golden Flower"
"The Devil Wears Prada"
"Dreamgirls"
"Marie Antoinette"
"The Queen"

Best Makeup
"Apocalypto"
"Click"
"Pan's Labyrinth"

Best Film Editing
"Babel"
"Blood Diamond"
"Children of Men"
"The Departed"
"United 93"

Best Original Score
"Babel"
"The Good German"
"Notes on a Scandal"
"Pan's Labyrinth"
"The Queen"

Best Original Song
"I Need to Wake Up" "An Inconvenient Truth"
"Listen" "Dreamgirls"
"Love You I Do" "Dreamgirls"
"Our Town" "Cars"
"Patience" "Dreamgirls"

Best Sound Mixing
"Apocalypto"
"Blood Diamond"
"Dreamgirls"
"Flags of Our Fathers"
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest"

Best Sound Editing
"Apocalypto"
"Blood Diamond"
"Flags of Our Fathers"
"Letters from Iwo Jima"
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest"

Best Visual Effects
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest"
"Poseidon"
"Superman Returns"

So that put be at 9-12 for 2007. Let's see how 2008 went.

Best Lead Actor
George Clooney "Michael Clayton"
Daniel Day-Lewis "There Will Be Blood"
Johnny Depp "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"
Tommy Lee Jones "In the Valley of Elah"
Viggo Mortensen "Eastern Promises"

Best Lead Actress
Cate Blanchett "Elizabeth: The Golden Age"
Julie Christie "Away From Her"
Marion Cotillard "La Vie En Rose"
Laura Linney "The Savages"
Ellen Page "Juno"

Best Supporting Actor
Casey Affleck "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford"
Javier Bardem "No Country for Old Men"
Philip Seymour Hoffman "Charlie Wilson's War"
Hal Holbrook "Into the Wild"
Tom Wilkinson "Michael Clayton"

Best Supporting Actress
Cate Blanchett "I'm Not There"
Ruby Dee "American Gangster"
Saoirse Ronan "Atonement"
Amy Ryan "Gone Baby Gone"
Tilda Swinton "Michael Clayton"

Best Picture
"Atonement"
"Juno"
"Michael Clayton"
"No Country for Old Men"
"There Will Be Blood"

Best Directing
Paul Thomas Anderson "There Will Be Blood"
Ethan Coen and Joel Coen "No Country for Old Men"
Tony Gilroy "Michael Clayton"
Jason Reitman "Juno"
Julian Schnabel "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly"

Best Original Screenplay
Brad Bird, Jim Capobianco and Jan Pinkava "Ratatouille"
Diablo Cody "Juno"
Tony Gilroy "Michael Clayton"
Tamara Jenkins "The Savages"
Nancy Oliver "Lars and the Real Girl"

Best Adapted Screeenplay
Paul Thomas Anderson "There Will Be Blood"
Ethan Coen and Joel Coen "No Country for Old Men"
Christopher Hampton "Atonement"
Ronald Harwood "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly"
Sarah Polley "Away from Her"

Best Animated Feature
"Persepolis"
"Ratatouille"
"Surf's Up"

Best Documentary Feature
"No End in Sight"
"Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Expierence"
"Sicko"
"Taxi to the Dark Side"
"War Dance"

Best Art Direction
"American Gangster"
"Atonement"
"The Golden Compass"
"Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"
"There Will Be Blood"

Best Cinematography
"The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford"
"Atonement"
"The Diving Bell and the Butterfly"
"No Country for Old Men"
"There Will Be Blood"

Best Costume Design
"Across the Universe"
"Atonement"
"Elizabeth: The Golden Age"
"Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"
"La Vie En Rose"

Best Film Editing
"The Bourne Ultimatum"
"The Diving Bell and the Butterfly"
"Into the Wild"
"No Country for Old Men"
"There Will Be Blood"

Best Original Score
"3:10 to Yuma"
"Atonement"
"The Kite Runner"
"Michael Clayton"
"Ratatouille"

Best Original Song
"Falling Slowly" "Once"
"Happy Working Song" "Enchanted"
"Raise It Up" "August Rush"
"So Close" "Enchanted"
"That's How You Know" "Enchanted"

Best Sound Mixing
"3:10 to Yuma"
"The Bourne Ultimatum"
"No Country for Old Men"
"Ratatouille"
"Transformers"

Best Sound Editing
"The Bourne Ultimatum"
"No Country for Old Men"
"Ratatouille"
"There Will Be Blood"
"Transformers"

Best Visual Effects
"The Golden Compass"
"Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End"
"Transformers"

So that left me at 8-11 in 2008 and 17-23 overall. Meh, it's the Oscars, not the WWE. With the Oscars, you're going to make more mistakes because there are so many more picks to make. Well, I'm going to make my predictions for this years's Oscars, and like the previous two years, if there's a film I missed in that category, that category will not be predicted for.

Best Lead Actor
Richard Jenkins "The Visitor"
Frank Langella "Frost/Nixon"
Sean Penn "Milk"
Brad Pitt "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
Mickey Rourke "The Wrestler"

Best Lead Actress
Anne Hathaway "Rachel Getting Married"
Angelina Jolie "Changeling"
Melissa Leo "Frozen River"
Meryl Streep "Doubt"
Kate Winslet "The Reader"

Best Supporting Actor
Josh Brolin "Milk"
Robert Downey Jr. "Tropic Thunder"
Philip Seymour Hoffman "Doubt"
Heath Ledger "The Dark Knight"
Michael Shannon "Revolutionary Road"

Best Supporting Actress
Amy Adams "Doubt"
Penelope Cruz "Vicky Cristina Barcelona"
Viola Davis "Doubt"
Taraji P. Henson "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
Marisa Tomei "The Wrestler"

Best Picture
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
"Frost/Nixon"
"Milk"
"The Reader"
"Slumdog Millionaire"

Best Directing
Danny Boyle "Slumdog Millionaire"
Stephen Daldry "The Reader"
David Fincher "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
Ron Howard "Frost/Nixon"
Gus Van Sant "Milk"

Best Original Screenplay
Dustin Lance Black "Milk"
Pete Doctor, Jim Reardon and Andrew Stanton "WALL-E"
Courtney Hunt "Frozen River"
Mike Leigh "Happy-Go-Lucky"
Martin McDonagh "In Bruges"

Best Adapted Screenplay
Simon Beaufoy "Slumdog Millionaire"
David Hare "The Reader"
Peter Morgan "Frost/Nixon"
Eric Roth and Robin Swicord "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
John Patrick Shanley "Doubt"

Best Animated Feature
"Bolt"
"Kung Fu Panda"
"WALL-E"

Best Documentary Feature
"The Betrayal - Nerakhoon"
"Encounters at the End of the World"
"The Garden"
"Man on Wire"
"Trouble the Water"

Best Art Direction
"Changeling"
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
"The Dark Knight"
"The Duchess"
"Revolutionary Road"

Best Cinematography
"Changeling"
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
"The Dark Knight"
"The Reader"
"Slumdog Millionaire"

Best Costume Design
"Australia"
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
"The Duchess"
"Milk"
"Revolutionary Road"

Best Makeup
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
"The Dark Knight"
"Hellboy II: The Golden Army"

Best Film Editing
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
"The Dark Knight"
"Frost/Nixon"
"Milk"
"Slumdog Millionaire"

Best Original Score
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
"Defiance"
"Milk"
"Slumdog Millionaire"
"WALL-E"

Best Original Song
"Down to Earth" "WALL-E"
"Jai Ho" "Slumdog Millionaire"
"O Saya" "Slumdog Millionaire"

Best Sound Mixing
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
"The Dark Knight"
"Slumdog Millionaire"
"WALL-E"
"Wanted"

Best Sound Editing
"The Dark Knight"
"Iron Man"
"Slumdog Millionaire"
"WALL-E"
"Wanted"

Best Visual Effects
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
"The Dark Knight"
"Iron Man"

TiVo Guide Week of January 19, 2009 *spoiler alert*

“Powerpuff Girls Rule!!!” The girls set out to retrieve a powerful key to a world that is also being pursued by a legion of villains, including Mojo Jojo, Him, Fuzzy Lumpkins, Princess and the Amoeba Boys. Monday at 8 on Cartoon.

“Bromance” The guys embark on a camping trip, but before reaching their destination, they stop at a biker bar where each must face off against a huge biker in the parking lot. Later, they receive a rude awakening when Brody places a surprise in the tent. Monday at 10 on MTV.

“Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations” The host explores the many contrasts Washington, D.C., has to offer. Monday at 10 on Travel.

“Inauguration 2009: President Barack Obama” Coverage of today's presidential inauguration, in which Barack Obama is sworn in as the nation's 44th commander in chief. Tuesday at 8:30 on Fox News.

“Inauguration 2009” Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th president outside the U.S. Capitol amid pomp and ceremony, plus music from Aretha Franklin, cellist Yo-Yo Ma and violinist Itzhak Perlman. The inaugural parade along Pennsylvania Avenue follows, and commentary is interspersed throughout the day. Before Joseph Biden takes his oath as vice president and Obama as president, Rev. Rick Warren gives the invocation. Rev. Joseph Lowery, a founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, offers a benediction. Tuesday at 9:30 on ABC.

“The Inauguration of the 44th President” Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th president outside the U.S. Capitol amid pomp and ceremony, plus music from Aretha Franklin, cellist Yo-Yo Ma and violinist Itzhak Perlman. The inaugural parade along Pennsylvania Avenue follows, and commentary is interspersed throughout the day. Before Joseph Biden takes his oath as vice president and Obama as president, Rev. Rick Warren gives the invocation. Rev. Joseph Lowery, a founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, offers a benediction. Tuesday at 10 on CBS.

“The Inauguration of Barack Obama” Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th president outside the U.S. Capitol amid pomp and ceremony, plus music from Aretha Franklin, cellist Yo-Yo Ma and violinist Itzhak Perlman. The inaugural parade along Pennsylvania Avenue follows, and commentary is interspersed throughout the day. Before Joseph Biden takes his oath as vice president and Obama as president, Rev. Rick Warren gives the invocation. Rev. Joseph Lowery, a founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, offers a benediction. Tuesday at 10 on CNN.

“Inauguration Coverage” Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th president outside the U.S. Capitol amid pomp and ceremony, plus music from Aretha Franklin, cellist Yo-Yo Ma and violinist Itzhak Perlman. The inaugural parade along Pennsylvania Avenue follows, and commentary is interspersed throughout the day. Before Joseph Biden takes his oath as vice president and Obama as president, Rev. Rick Warren gives the invocation. Rev. Joseph Lowery, a founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, offers a benediction. Tuesday at 10 on MSNBC.

“Inauguration of Barack Obama” Coverage of the presidential inauguration includes the swearing-in ceremony and parade. Mark Suppelsa and Micah Materre anchor coverage. Tuesday at 10 on WGN America.

“American Idol” Singer wannabes render trial performances in San Francisco. Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson are the judges. Tuesday at 8 on Fox.

“Real Housewives of Orange County” Tamra's son makes a pass at a boozy Gretchen, causing the other housewives to question her well-being. Elsewhere, Lynne sets out to make her fledgling jewelry business a sparkling success; and the ladies infiltrate Santa Monica for a day of shopping. Tuesday at 10 on Bravo.

“American Idol” The early auditions continue in Louisville, as Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson appraise trial performances. Wednesday at 8 on Fox.

“Lost” Season 5 opener: Jack and Ben try to reunite the Oceanic 6 for a return to the island (carrying Locke's body with them) to save the remaining survivors, while those survivors feel the effects of the island's move. Later, they come under attack by unknown forces. Meanwhile, Hurley and Sayid are on the run from police; and Kate gets some shocking advice from an old friend to ensure that "the lie" remains safe. Ana Lucia: Michelle Rodriguez. David Reyes: Cheech Marin. Carmen Reyes: Lillian Hurst. Wednesday at 9 on ABC.

“Top Chef: New York” The remaining chefs participate in the show's traditional and all-encompassing "restaurant wars" challenge, in which they must create all aspects of an eatery in only 24 hours. Restaurateur Stephen Starr is the guest judge. Wednesday at 10 on Bravo.

“Smallville” Clark goes undercover as a cop to discover who shot John Jones. Meanwhile, Lana unsettles Tess with her opinion on Lex, prompting Luthorcorp's head to reconsider her position with the company. Thursday at 8 on The CW.

“CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” Langston experiences his first day on the job as a CSI when he investigates what appears to be a simple burglary. Soon, however, the case overlaps with an arson and a murder. Thursday at 9 on CBS.

“30 Rock” A nervous Jack coaxes Liz into going to a corporate retreat with him. Meanwhile, Jenna prepares for her role as rock icon Janis Joplin by employing method-acting techniques---with help from Frank. And Kenneth sets out to show Tracy that diet has an impact on diabetes. Thursday at 9:31 on NBC.

“Batman: The Brave and the Bold” Blue Beetle researches his roots and ends up at Science Island, where he and Batman battle robots. Friday at 8 on Cartoon.

“Don’t Forget the Lyrics!” Singer Rick Springfield helps a contestant go for the top prize. Friday at 9 on Fox.

“Friday Night Lights” Tami faces criticism for not installing a JumboTron; Matt considers emancipation as a way to take care of his grandmother; Lyla invites Tim to a fancy dinner; and Tyra uses unorthodox campaign tactics in the school election. Friday at 9 on NBC.

“Gone Country” George Clinton, Tara Conner, Taylor Dayne, Micky Dolenz, Sheila E., Richard Grieco and Justin Guarini compete to turn themselves into country performers in the third-season opener of the reality series. Saturday at 8 on CMT.

“Prayers for Bobby” A deeply religious wife and mother (Sigourney Weaver) questions her beliefs after her gay son (Henry Czerny) commits suicide, and eventually joins the crusade for gay rights. Based on a true story. Saturday at 9 on Lifetime.

“Simpsons” Lisa befriends a new girl at school named Juliet (voice of Emily Blunt), and the two quickly become inseparable. They end up writing a book together about a fantasy world called Equalia, where they are queens, but the line between fantasy and reality blurs. Sunday at 8 on Fox.

“Screen Actors Guild Awards” Outstanding film and TV performances are honored at the 15th annual gala from the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles. James Earl Jones is slated to be honored with the Life Achievement Award. Sunday at 8 on TBS.

“Screen Actors Guild Awards” Outstanding film and TV performances are honored at the 15th annual gala from the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles. James Earl Jones is slated to be honored with the Life Achievement Award. Sunday at 8 on TNT.

“The L Word” Alice and Tasha spend an unrewarding session with a couples therapist; Max readies for the final surgical procedure in his female-to-male transsexual operation but gets a surprise that puts it on hold; Bette encounters an old college friend (Elizabeth Berkley) at an art showing; Shane continues to seek Jenny's forgiveness. Sunday at 9 on Showtime.

313's Heroes and Goats

From the Eagles vs. Cardinals and Ravens vs. Steelers games

The Heroes: Troy Polamalu. The entire Steeler defense was stellar, but the safety's INT and TD in the fourth sealed the win.
Larry Fitzgerald. Card's three TD catches tied a record; 152 yards receiving gave him 419 this postseason, also a record.
The Goats: Eagles' defense. A unit that held the Vikings and Giants to a total of 25 points gave up 24 - in the first half.
Joe Flacco. The only rookie QB to win two playoff games showed his age Sunday, tossing three INTs for the Ravens.

313's Heroes and Goats

From the Illinois vs. Michigan State game

The Hero: MSU's defense. The Spartans forced 18 turnovers. Strong defense late was the key, as Travis Walton had two steals.
The Goat: The officiating. These types of games are the reason why Big Ten play can be so frustrating.

From the Ohio State vs. Michigan game

The Hero: B.J. Mullins. The 7-foot Buckeyes center shot 7-for-9 around the rim.
The Goat: U-M's frontcourt. DeShawn Sims, at 6-8, struggled defensively around the basket.

My Favorite Movie of the Last Three Years

Hey there, all. Tom back again. You know, a while back, I was cleaning up some of the trash in my room and I found the lists I wrote down of my favorite movies of 2006 and 2007. So that got me thinking, I could at least give you guys my favorite movies from 2008, but it wouldn't be fair to the lists that I had previously lost. Besides, I've been wanting to do this for a while, and I had finally come up with my favorite movies from last year. So, I decided I should give you my 50 favorite movies of each year from the past three years. And if you're curious why some of these movies are my lists despite my personal beliefs, please understand that I try to keep an open mind when I go to the cinema. First, here's 2006 in no particular order.

"Apocalypto"
"Aurora Borealis"
"Awesome: I F&!#in' Shot That"
"Babel"
"Beerfest"
"Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan"
"Brick"
"Cars"
"Casino Royale"
"Catch a Fire"
"Children of Men"
"Dave Chappelle's Block Party"
"The Departed"
"The Descent"
"The Devil Wears Prada"
"Dreamgirls"
"For Your Consideration"
"The Good Shepherd"
"The Groomsmen"
"The Ground Truth"
"Half Nelson"
"The Illusionist"
"An Inconvenient Truth"
"Infamous"
"Inside Man"
"Jesus Camp"
"The Last Kiss"
"Little Children"
"Little Miss Sunshine"
"Miami Vice"
"Mission: Impossible III"
"Notes on a Scandal"
"Pan's Labyrinth"
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest"
"The Pursuit of Happyness"
"The Queen"
"The Road to Guantanamo"
"The Science of Sleep"
"Sherrybaby"
"Shut Up & Sing"
"Slither"
"Stranger Than Fiction"
"Superman Returns"
"Thank You for Smoking"
"United 93"
"Volver"
"Water"
"We Are Marshall"
"Why We Fight"
"X-Men: The Last Stand"

Now, here's 2007, in no particular order.

"3:10 to Yuma"
"300"
"American Gangster"
"Atonement"
"Away From Her"
"Before the Devil Knows You're Dead"
"The Bourne Ultimatum"
"Breach"
"Bridge to Terabithia"
"Charlie Wilson's War"
"Dan in Real Life"
"The Diving Bell and the Butterfly"
"Eastern Promises"
"Enchanted"
"Gone Baby Gone"
"Grace is Gone"
"The Great Debaters"
"Hairspray"
"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"
"Hot Fuzz"
"I Am Legend"
"I'm Not There"
"Into the Wild"
"Juno"
"The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters"
"Knocked Up"
"Lars and the Real Girl"
"The Lives of Others"
"The Lookout"
"Lust, Caution"
"Michael Clayton"
"A Mighty Heart"
"No Country for Old Men"
"No End in Sight"
"Once"
"The Orphanage"
"Persepolis"
"Ratatouille"
"Rescue Dawn"
"The Savages"
"Sicko"
"The Simpsons Movie"
"Superbad"
"Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"
"Talk to Me"
"There Will Be Blood"
"Transformers"
"Waitress"
"Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story"
"Zodiac"

And now, again, in no particular order, my favorite movies of 2008.

"4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days"
"American Teen"
"Appaloosa"
"The Bank Job"
"Bolt"
"Boy A"
"Burn After Reading"
"The Counterfeiters"
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
"The Dark Knight"
"Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father"
"Defiance"
"Doubt"
"The Duchess"
"Forgetting Sarah Marshall"
"Frost/Nixon"
"Gran Torino"
"Happy Go Lucky"
"Horton Hears a Who!"
"In Bruges"
"Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"
"Iron Man"
"JCVD"
"Kung Fu Panda"
"Let the Right One In"
"Mamma Mia!"
"Man on Wire"
"Milk"
"Pineapple Express"
"Planet B-Boy"
"Quantum of Solace"
"Rachel Getting Married"
"The Reader"
"Religulous"
"Revolutionary Road"
"Role Models"
"Shine a Light"
"Slumdog Millionaire"
"Son of Rambow"
"Surfwise"
"Taxi to the Dark Side"
"Tropic Thunder"
"Vicky Cristina Barcelona"
"The Visitor"
"W."
"The Wackness"
"WALL-E"
"Wanted"
"The Wrestler"
"Zack and Miri Make a Porno"

WILF Wednesday Needs to Bring Some Women Back

Hey, everybody. Tom here, and welcome back to WILF Wednesday. A little while back, theassman345xxo pulled some videos, and I made it up by posting other videos of the women he pulled down. Well, he's done it again, so I need to fill the void left on these blog. So back for the second time is the sexy Scarlett Johansson.

TiVo Guide Week of January 12, 2009 *spoiler alert*

"The Backyardigans" Pablo and Uniqua get hired as ranch hands, and a miscommunication leads them to believe they will earn fuel for their spaceship as payment for their hard labor. Music genre: Italian pop from the '60s. Monday at 9 on Nickelodeon.

"One Tree Hill" Peyton's friends learn about her condition, and she and Lucas babysit Jamie and his pal so Haley and Nathan can have a night out. Elsewhere, Mouth and Millicent are on the verge of breaking up, and Brooke tries to uncover Julian's true intentions. Chad Michael Murray directed the episode. Monday at 9 on The CW.

"Kyle XY" In the third-season premiere, Kyle goes looking for Amanda, who's been kidnapped. Elsewhere, Lori, Declan, Josh and Andy deal with the choices they made at the prom. Monday at 9 on ABC Family.

"American Idol" Season 8 kicks off with new judge Kara DioGuardi and returning arbiters Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson rating (and likely berating) a fresh pool of aspiring crooners. Ryan Seacrest hosts. Tuesday at 8 on Fox.

"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" After a teenage girl is found dead, Benson goes undercover as a madam to catch a sex trafficker. Then detectives learn the girl was a child prodigy, not a prostitute, and the investigation leads them to her gambling-addict father. Tuesday at 10 on NBC.

"Real Housewives of Orange County" Vicki blows into the Windy City to visit her family, but gale-force dramas swirl around her relationship with her mother. Elsewhere, Lynne and her husband whine about missing wine. Then there's Gretchen, who reaches a breaking point while caring for her ailing fiancé. And Tamra hires a top chef to create dinner, which comes complete with tequila tasting. Tuesday at 10 on Bravo.

"Lost" In the fourth-season finale, the survivors of Flight 815 square off against the freighter people, and Locke learns more about the island's powers while in the Orchid. In flash-forwards, the Oceanic 6 return to the U.S. David Reyes: Cheech Marin. Margo Shephard: Veronica Hamel. Karen Decker: Michelle Forbes. Walt: Malcolm David Kelley. Wednesday at 8 on ABC.

"Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America" Billy Crystal hosts a history of American comedy, which explores the funny business via performances, profiles and interviews. It begins with a look at comedic outsiders and spans comics from Harold Lloyd to Steve Martin and also includes such icons as Bob Hope, Phyllis Diller and Andy Kaufman. Then, the domestic comedy concept is examined. Shows include "The Goldbergs," "I Love Lucy," "The Honeymooners," "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "All in the Family," "The Cosby Show," "Roseanne" and "Seinfeld." Wednesday at 8 on PBS.

"Top Chef: New York" The backdrop switches from urban to rural when the chefs journey to the country to gather fresh ingredients. They then serve up a food-fare feast to farm workers. Chef Dan Barber is the guest judge. Wednesday at 10 on Bravo.

"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" Grissom announces he is leaving CSI and it stuns his staff, but a murder that may be linked to an infamous serial killer commands everyone's attention. The latest victim's body is found dismembered in a trash bag along a creek. Evidence suggests the murder is connected to the so-called Dick and Jane Killer, who is now in jail. Grissom then attends a class taught by criminal pathologist Raymond Langston (Laurence Fishburne), hoping to gain insight into the case. Thursday at 8:15 on CBS.

"Grey's Anatomy" Derek's mother, Carolyn (Tyne Daly), meets Meredith for the first time during a surprise visit to Seattle, and Mark tries to conceal his relationship with Lexie. Meanwhile, death-row inmate William (Eric Stoltz) wants to donate his organs to Bailey and Arizona's patient; and Owen and Cristina attempt to go on a first date. Arizona: Jessica Capshaw. Denny: Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Melinda: Samantha Mathis. Thursday at 9 on ABC.

"Soundstage" Tony Award-winning actress-singer Idina Menzel ("Wicked," "Rent") performs selections from her 2008 album "I Stand," duets with Josh Groban on his hit "Awake" and is also joined by saxophonist Ravi Coltrane. Included: "Better to Have Loved"; "Brave"; "Gorgeous"; "My Own Worst Enemy"; "Perfume and Promises." Thursday at 10 on PBS.

"The Game" Jason gets jealous when he sees Kelly with a date; Tasha faces her insecurities in her relationship with Rick Fox; Melanie searches for ways to connect with Derwin that don't involve physical intimacy. Friday at 8:30 on The CW.

"Battlestar Galactica" Sometimes a Great Notion Friday at 10 on Sci Fi.

"Psych" Lassiter is accused of murder, so Shawn and Gus set out to prove he's innocent. Friday at 10 on USA.

"Crusoe" Three warriors hunt Crusoe after stealing a lock of his hair. Friday tries to protect his friend but is soon overwhelmed with the task. Saturday at 8 on NBC.

"iCarly" A car-giveaway contest on the Web show turns into a problem when the dealership supplying the vehicle expresses no knowledge of the contest. Carly asks Spencer for help, but he's focused on a new movie prop he purchased. Saturday at 8 on Nickelodeon.

"Solitary" Contestants undergo mental and physical challenges as they compete only with themselves in isolation from their competitors. The eight-week competitions begin with nine contestants, each of whom makes the decision to quit or continue. Saturday at 9 on Fox Reality.

"Desperate Housewives" When neighborhood handyman Eli Scruggs (Beau Bridges) dies, the housewives realize just how much he affected their lives. Gaby recalls how Eli helped her make friends when she arrived; Lynette remembers how he came to her aid when she was overwhelmed and neglecting Penny; Susan reflects on how he lent her his shoulder to cry on each time a man walked out on her; Edie looks back on their special friendship; and Bree thinks fondly of his small gesture that had a big effect. Sunday at 9 on ABC.

"Big Love" In the third-season premiere, Bill petitions a Native American businessman (Robert Beltran) to become a partner in his casino and bristles at the alleged reason for the family's exclusion from an upcoming block party. Meanwhile, Barb embraces the notion of adding Ana to the fold; Nicki does some sleuthing for Adaleen; and Alby's secret life gets him into trouble. Sunday at 9 on HBO.

"The L Word" In the sixth-season opener, a member of the group of lady friends is murdered, and a number of them are considered suspects. Sunday at 9 on Showtime.

313's Heroes and Goats

From the Iowa vs. Michigan game

The Hero: Manny Harris. Michigan's sophomore guard has not rolled up big scoring numbers recently, but still fills up the stat sheet. On Sunday, Harris had a team-high 18 points, eight rebounds, five assists and four steals. He had four turnovers, but with a line like that, it's forgivable.
The Goat: Cyrus Tate. Iowa's big man attended the game but limped around the bench in sweats and a protective boot on his sprained right ankle. He wasn't able to deny DeShawn Sims on defense or give U-M low-post problems on offense.

313's Heroes and Goats

From the Kansas vs. Michigan State game

The Hero: Kalin Lucas. The MSU sophomore point guard scored 23 points in 29 minutes to lead the Spartans.
The Goat: Kansas' first-half offense. The Jayhawks went almost 10 minutes without scoring a basket from the field.

WILF Wednesday Superstar Edition (plus, update and rant)

Hey everybody. Tom back here again. Before I get down to what I wanted to do this week, there are a few things I wanted to mention. First, remember when I did a second Shakira video because her original video by theassman345xxxo was pulled? Well, that post has been reedited with theassman's newest Shakira video (I do have to regrettably inform you that though it isn't pornographic, viewer discretion is advised). You can check it out by going to October 2007 in the archives listed on the right of this page.

Secondly, I have to vent some frustration. When I looked up my blog on Yahoo!, I found that my blog recently been linked in the past to a group of 9/11 Truthers (worst oxymoron ever). To all you conspiracy nuts who use my blog to further your crap-filled agenda, let me say that I do not, have not, nor will not endorse your pile of dog shit. I don't care what your theory is or what agenda you are shielding, there have been numerous scientific findings that prove your "research" to be as viable as Holocaust denial. Don't ever fuck with this blog again. The world knows exactly what happened on that fateful day. You don't. I understand your right to freedom of speech, but do not ever use my blog, which has never spread any bullshit about the attacks. The government had nothing to with anybody being murdered that day. It was al-Qaeda, plain and simple. Open your thick skulls and look into the research that was done that disproved all your theories. Controlled demolition? Gimme a break! How could you rig the World Trade Center, one the busiest business hubs in the world, with explosives without anybody noticing? How could you explain the wings recovered from the Pentagon? How else could you explain the phone calls to loved ones with emotion and tears floating through them? At the very least, give the survivors and the families of the deceased respect and look at what really happened. And if you ever use this blog to endorse one more time to push for propaganda of lies, ignorance, and/or hatred, there will be Hell to pay!

OK, angry Tom is gone, here's pleasant Tom. Thanks to theassman345xxxo for making this video (one of my favorites thus far). This lady is one of the champions of women in music. Can you say EIGHTEEN number one singles? That is the most for female solo artists, more than Elvis Presley, and second all-time behind only The Beatles. The Recording Industry Association of America has her listed as third amongst best-selling female solo artist and sixteenth among all artists. Her albums have range from slow and romantic to having a heavy hip-hop influence. She has been acclaimed for very strong vocal range, power, melismatic style, and use of the whistle register. Of course nobody is perfect. She had been married to her original boss, Colombia Records executive Tommy Mottala (although her current marriage looks better to me. Yes, I said it. Nick Cannon > Tommy Mottala, and I don't care what you say). And let's not even get into her TRL striptease, attempt to break into movies, and mental breakdown. But this woman has got to be as tough as nails. She bounced back to reestablish herself as a dominant presence on the music scene. Her long-term success has made me a fan of hers. Not to mention she has an excellent rack and an ass that you want to sink your teeth into. She's hot. She can probably break glass with her voice. She can rise up like the phoenix. She's a five-time Grammy Award winner. She's the legendary Mariah Carey.

TiVo Guide Week of January 5, 2009 *spoiler alert*

"True Beauty" Beginning an eight-episode elimination contest in which 10 gorgeous people (six women; four men) face challenges to determine the most beautiful---and inner beauty counts as much as physical attractiveness---while they live together in an L.A. mansion. Host Vanessa Minnillo is also a judge, along with Cheryl Tiegs and Nole Marin. Monday at 10 on ABC.

"DietTribe" Five friends try to lose 30 pounds apiece in 90 days. In the series opener, the women have a group session with their psychotherapist and meet their trainer, who challenges them to run one lap around the track. Monday at 10 on Lifetime.

"90210" Annie grows suspicious of new brother Sean (Josh Henderson) after overhearing him on the phone; Brenda (Shannen Doherty) reveals a long-held secret to Kelly; and Dixon accepts an invitation from Christina, but doesn't tell Silver. Tuesday at 8 on The CW.

"Scrubs" Kelso's replacement, Dr. Maddox (Courteney Cox), makes some changes to Sacred Heart in the Season 8 opener. Meanwhile, J.D. is frustrated by his new set of incompetent interns, and Elliot tries to control her ego. Tuesday at 9 on ABC.

"Nip/Tuck" Sean ends his relationship with Colleen Rose (Sharon Gless) once and for all after the shooting, but the aftereffects linger. And Christian gets disturbing news when he lends Liz moral support during her breast-cancer scare. Meanwhile, Matt decides to take college premed courses. Tuesday at 10 on FX.

"13---Fear Is Real" A horror-themed reality series in which 13 contestants are abandoned in the Louisiana bayou to participate in challenges designed to scare and "kill" them off one by one. In the first episode, two contestants are buried alive. Wednesday at 8 on The CW.

"Barbara Walters Special" Patrick Swayze and his wife, Lisa Niemi, are interviewed at their California ranch. Wednesday at 10 on ABC.

"Damages" As Season 2 opens, Patty is setting up a charity foundation when a desperate man (William Hurt) she knows seeks her aid in a corporate-malfeasance case. She's also offered a class-action suit involving child malnutrition by Ellen, who's secretly out to take her down, aided by two government agents (Mario Van Peebles, Glenn Kessler). Executive: Brett Cullen. Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa have cameos as themselves. Wednesday at 10 on FX.

"Ugly Betty" Betty fights an uphill battle to make a good impression on a YETI editor (Bernadette Peters), and meets her counterpart (Nikki Blonsky) at Elle magazine as the publication's rivalry with Mode continues. Elle editors Robbie Myers and Joe Zee appear as themselves. Thursday at 8 on ABC.

"14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards" Coverage of the 14th annual awards presented by the Broadcast Film Critics Association. Movies garnering the most nominations include "Milk," "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "Slumdog Millionaire." Among the presenters are Kate Beckinsale, Josh Brolin and Dustin Hoffman. Thursday at 9 on VH1.

"Private Practice" A patient of Cooper's contracts the measles, forcing a quarantine at Oceanside; Naomi pressures Addison to work with Wyatt (Jay Harrington) on a fertility case; Dell fights for sole custody of his daughter; and Violet and Pete ponder taking their friends-with-benefits relationship to the next level. Sheldon: Brian Benben. Thursday at 10:01 on ABC.

"Howie Do It" A singing telegram arrives during a funeral, a dating show turns nightmarish and a waiter flounders in the premiere episode of this prank-based reality series. Friday at 8 on NBC.

"Flashpoint" The SRU works security for a visiting billionaire and his wife, who are scheduled to attend a benefit at a plush hotel, but the wife is kidnapped by a man posing as a journalist. The man and his accomplices don't want a cash ransom. They want her husband to admit to criminal activity, including murder, in his business dealings in South America before they will release her. Friday at 9 on CBS.

"Stargate Atlantis" Todd warns Atlantis about a sophisticated hive ship and encourages the team to attack the vessel before it can pose a threat to Earth in the series finale. Amanda Tapping, Christopher Heyerdahl. Friday at 9 on Sci Fi.

"Mighty B" The animated misadventures of zealous Honeybee scout Bessie Higgenbottom, who is determined to earn every badge possible. Saturday at 10:30 on Nickelodeon.

"Just for Laughs: Working Class Comedy" Performances by comics Bill Engvall, Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy and Ron White at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal. Saturday at 6:45 on CMT.

"Expecting a Miracle" Botched directions lead a struggling couple (Teri Polo, Jason Priestley) to a small Mexican town whose residents have a positive effect on the pair's faltering marriage. Cheech Marin and Rebeka Montoya also star. Directed by Steve Gomer. Saturday at 9 on Hallmark.

"24" Season 7 opens with Jack Bauer on trial in Washington, D.C., and the return of Tony Almeida, who is involved in a national-security breach. New president Allison Taylor (Cherry Jones) must deal with the threat without CTU, which has been disbanded. Janis Gold: Janeane Garofalo. Sunday at 8 on Fox.

"Golden Globe Awards" The Hollywood Foreign Press Association stages its 66th annual gala, which recognizes achievement in 25 movie and TV categories. Highlights include a tribute to filmmaker Steven Spielberg, who receives the Cecil B. DeMille Award for his contribution to the entertainment field. Slated presenters include Simon Baker, Drew Barrymore, Sacha Baron Cohen, Salma Hayek, Jennifer Lopez, Glenn Close and Jake Gyllenhaal. From the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. Sunday at 8 on NBC.

"Brothers & Sisters" Kitty promotes her book about Robert's campaign on "Live With Regis and Kelly." Meanwhile, Sarah's new Internet venture faces a considerable financial obstacle, and Tommy and Saul try to force Holly out of the family business. Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa appear as themselves. Sunday at 10:01 on ABC.

313's Heroes and Goats

From the Michigan State vs. Northwestern game

The Hero: Raymar Morgan. The junior starter recorded a double-double with 22 points and 13 rebounds.
The Goat: Craig Moore. The Northwestern guard had 16 points, but his 4-for-11 mark from 3-point range hurt his team.

From the Cleveland State vs. Detroit game

The Hero: Trevon Harmon. The freshman guard scored eight of his 10 points in the final five minutes to lead Cleveland State.
The Goats: The Titans were just 9 of 18 from the free throw line in a game they had a chance to win.

313's Heroes and Goats

From the Red Wings vs. Blackhawks game

The Hero: Jiri Hudler. His two second-period goals tied it after the Red Wings fell behind, 3-1, and he assisted on Brian Rafalski's winner.
The Goat: Cristobal Huet. The Blackhawks' goalie gave up all six goals in his 43 minutes of play, including a couple of soft ones, before being yanked.

From the Georgia vs. Michigan State game

The Hero: Matthew Stafford. He was actually horrible in the first half, but hey, SOMEBODY had to be the hero, and Stafford did finish 20-for-31 for 250 yards and three touchdowns. He won the Capital One Bowl MVP award.
The Goat: MSU's offensive line. The Spartans ran for only 87 yards (31 after losses) on 34 carries and allowed quarterback Brian Hoyer to get sacked four times. Georgia's defensive front had the best performance of any team's unit.