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The Flip Side - Jan. 27

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By MICK ELLIOTT | The Tampa Tribune

Published: January 27, 2008

Thinking out loud until it started to hurt...

Super Bowl hype got off to a great start when cameras caught Patriots quarterback Tom Brady arriving at model/girlfriend Gisele Bundchen's apartment with flowers in hand and a walking cast on his right foot. Not sure about you, but knowing Brady's track record I'm thinking it's good to know he was wearing a protective boot.

Patriots receiver Donte Stallworth claims to have an alter ego, a space alien named Nicco, who takes over his body on the football field and then returns to Mars following the game's final whistle. Nicco apparently decided to commute after having Stallworth "take me to your leader."

After being run down from behind following a 53-yard playoff reception against Jacksonville, Stallworth punched his own legs. That, he said, was Nicco dispensing punishment for failing to score. According to Chargers center Nick Hardwick, Nicco is the biggest (expletive) in the universe.

Attorneys for Barry Bonds asked a federal judge to dismiss perjury charges against the alleged steroids user, arguing the indictment is "scattershot" and noted for its "striking inartfulness." And if the judge doesn't dismiss the charges, they'll have Bonds throw a bus at him. …

Soccer star David Beckman will join rapper Snoop Dogg, singing backup on the hip-hop artist's next recording. Interestingly, Herschel Walker is involved in a similar project, having announced plans to join Herschel Walker in a duet. …

Pretty emotional retirement speech by Bucs running back Mike Alstott. He had more goose bumps than the Packers Bikini Girls. …
In other news related to Alstott's exit, Chris Berman announced he will be spending the offseason trying to come up with a new phrase to wear out when talking about the Bucs.

Actress Jessica Simpson is disputing a report that Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has split. It's not over until he asks for the pink jersey back. …

Looks like Florida football coach Urban Meyer has gotten himself in trouble with the NCAA - for recruiting a gymnast. But what a great guy; he encouraged her bring a friend.

Tough guy, Philip Rivers. Turns out the injured quarterback played in last week's Chargers loss to New England basically without an ACL. But then again, Roger Clemens has been pitching for years without a conscience.

Solid season debut by Tiger Woods this week at the Buick Invitational. He had one drive of almost 400 yards. And that was just to distance himself from Kelly Tilghman.

The Bucs gave new three-year contracts to Coach Jon Gruden and General Manager Bruce Allen. Of course, when it comes to ownership, the best thing about having to eat a few million bucks in buyouts is there are no calories.

Basketball star LeBron James' newest Nike sneaker is a tribute to his favorite baseball team, the New York Yankees. It's blue with pinstripes, is extremely overpriced and has a tendency to wear really thin.

After extensive study of Tom Coughlin's face following the Giants' win at Green Bay, scientists are dispelling all global warming theories.

The NFL is angry about a KFC national promotion for hot wings that promises a $260,000 donation to charity in the name of the first Patriots or Giants player to perform the "wing flapping" portion of the chicken dance for at least three seconds while in the end zone during Super Bowl XLII. Fly Nicco, fly.

Not to suggest new Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith is an unknown, but for his first day on the job owner Arthur Blank gave his new hire an orange carpenter's apron with his name written across the front.

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