No Damage Caused by 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan

A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit off the shores of Japan's southern Pacific island Sunday morning.

The Meteorological Agency says the offshore quake Sunday struck about 230 miles below the sea surface. The agency said there was no danger of a tsunami. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Northeastern Japan was devastated by a massive earthquake and tsunami on March 11 that left nearly 20,000 people dead or missing. Japan, which lies along the Pacific "Ring of Fire," is one of the world's most seismically active countries.

Aftershocks are expected.

Week 17 NFL Play of the Day: Detroit Lions

The line on this game is moving and I'm not sure how much more it will move.

The Packers went from favorites to home dog when word crept out that they will rest most of their important players.  I don't expect to see Aaron Rodgers or anyone else who is nicked up or questionable.

The Pack may play this like a glorified exhibition game and with the current line of Green Bay getting 4.5, I'd stay with the Lions.

Nothing is on the line for the Packers here and the Lions want to make sure they go intothe playoffs on a roll.

Take the Lions.

The World Famous Possum Drop

There's still time to hoof it on down to Tallapoosa, GA and the annual Possum Drop.

You've seen the ball drop, the peach drop and vaious other "drops", but chances are you haven't seen the Possum Drop.

If you can get to Tallapoosa, you can watch it all on a Ustream feed this year.

The link and all the info is on..

http://www.thepossumdrop.com/

Happy New Year!  Everyone.

New Year's Eve College Bowl Play of the Day: Liberty Bowl

I love Vandy giving just 2.5 in the 2011 Liberty Bowl.

Vandy has been in every game this year with the exception of against Alabama.  Their 6-6 record should be better but I expect them to show well against a Cincinnati team that is prone to giving up points in bunches.

Look for a quick start from Vandy and then they will close it out, winning by 10.

Take Vandy and give the points.  Happy New Year's Eve!

College Football Bowl Play of the Day: Pinstripe Bowl

Where else would a bowl game between Iowa State and Rutgers be played other than Yankee Stadium in New York?

It's the Pinstripe Bowl and on paper it looks like a good game.

Rutgers comes into the game 8-4 and Iowa St. 6-6, so you might think Rutgers would be an overwhelming favorite.  Not the case.  The Cyclones have played one of the toughest schedules in the country and have logged wins over the likes of Iowa and Oklahoma State.

Rutgers has beaten South Florida and Cincinnati, but they might not have the offense to stay with ISU. 

The game is a "Pick" or Iowa State is getting 1 point, which means it's a pick.  Take Iowa State as they will win by a TD.

Go Cyclones!