It is pretty cool that college football players get up to $500 worth of free stuff for playing in a bowl game. Most of the stuff is pretty cool too. From Kindle Fires to TV’s to New Era Caps, most student-athletes will be happy with what they get.

But what is up with the Hyundai Sun Bowl giving a Helen of Troy hairdryer for the second year in a row?

Gildan New Mexico Bowl
Temple vs Wyoming
Gift suite, Oakley Eyepatch 2, Oakley beanie, New Era cap, Oakley Flak Pack 3.0, pen with box, Christmas ornament

Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Ohio vs Utah State
Gift suite, North End winter coat, Kombi gloves, Nike beanie, Ogio Fugitive backpack, Big Game souvenir football
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Kegs ‘n Eggs finds this great little video of Chip Kelly shamelessly plugging Dr. Pepper and UPS in his Pac 12 championship post game interview. The corporate name dropping isn’t the highlight though. It is the Oregon coach getting his face superimposed on Pitbull’s body.

Still like Tim Tebow as T-Pain better.

After Oklahoma St destroyed Oklahoma in the Battle of Bedlam, Mike Gundy reminded us how he likes to celebrate in the locker room.

I would absolutely kill to be able to play at Pokerstars right now.

It’s that time of year again. The time when Lexus starts airing ridiculous “December to Remember” commercials where rich white people give each other luxury cars.  And they all include that song.

Ah, yes. That song. Every time I hear it, I can only think of one thing. They ripped off the Beatles. The Lexus Christmas song is just a slightly sped up version of  ”Mother Nature’s Son.”

Listen for yourself. The Beatles are after the jump.

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I fell down this morning.

This was no stumble or skipped step. This was a full on, tripped over the ottoman in my bedroom, went airborne and landed flat on my face and watched my glasses skid across the floor fall.

There was a split second after it happened when I was lying there and had to take a quick inventory. Do my wrists hurt? No. Do my legs hurt? No. Is my back ok? Yes. Am I bleeding? No.

That’s the ultimate fear for a single person living alone. What if I get severely injured or even die and no one is here to find me? There’s also a semi-related fear which may only exist in my head: If I die, how will everyone find out?

I actually think about that one a lot. I have some friends that live in far flung parts of the country and some others that aren’t part of larger circles. How will they learn about my untimely demise? But, I’m a problem solver. I’ve come up with a solution.

I Present:

THE JUSTIN IS DEAD PHONE TREE

It starts with SCP readers BShrek and Beltway Buddy, since I imagine my family wil contact them first. After the initial shock wears off and the sobbing has subsided a bit, they will begin the process by contacting the members of our core circle of friends. Those members will then contact members of the 2nd circle of friends.

Bshrek will also be responsible for contacting King Ing, who will, in turn, be tasked with passing the news on to any shared friends and acquaintances who we have. He must also post a heartfelt and tasteful obituary on this site. (Note: no shirtless soccer stars, please.)

At the same time, Beltway Buddy will call John from 200 Miles From The Citi. (Even in death I provide links. What a good friend I am. No wonder everyone is going to miss me.) John will then contact SCP Book Club members Dave in Brighton and Kevin.  They will then work together to contact anyone else from college who needs to know. They will also be responsible for getting my death notice included in the BU alumni magazine. (Make it special. Lie if you have to.)

Either Bshrek or Beltway Buddy will have contacted SCP Book Club member Craig in their initial round of calls. It is his job to contact our high school friends who do not reside in the core circle. During these discussions, he must also figure out how to contact the Montana Bureau.

No one has to worry about contacting any of my friends from work or other colleagues. I trust my family will get in touch with my employer and word will spread through the office from there.

I think that should pretty much cover everyone. I hope it’s not too much work or responsibility for anyone involved.  But, if it is, I’ll offer up an alternative. Just tweet that shit, #Justinfellanddied.

Sports Illustrated: December 5th, 2011. 

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If this video isn’t playing on a loop in the Georgia locker room before the game it would be a huge mistake. The rapper that closes it out is like the second coming of Rakim. HYPE CITY!

Bulldogs moneyline tomorrow! Book it

Actually betting against LSU has not been good for me this year…see last week Arkansas.

P.S. Roll Boise St. Get me that over 10.5 wins. (They are 49 pt favorites)

A few years ago, the pre-draft analysis pointed to the Giants drafting Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain.  He ended up going to the the Raiders, so the Giants got “stuck” with Jason Pierre-Paul.  Even before today, that seemed like a good move.  Now, it might be one of the best moves ever.

It’s no so much that McClain got arrested for allegedly holding a gun up to someone’s head. It’s more the creepy smile he gave while being arrested.

This’ll keep you up all night.

Who knew Liam Neeson was funny?  Only Liam Neeson apparently.

Amare Stoudemire continues to be the New York’s sports scene’s #1 Mensch.