Remember that old Pepsi commercial with Cindy Crawford? So do I.  I stumbled onto it for whatever reason and got to thinking that Cindy Crawford was the right girl at the wrong time – and not just because I was pre-pubescent during that period. I say that because Crawford peaked before the rise of the Internets. It’s unfortunate, because pictures like these are hard to come by.

Here’s to Cindy. And here’s my contact info: patrick@joesportsfan.com

It’s an inside job: newly appointed defensive coordinator Raheem Morris is the newly-er appointed head coach, or so they say. [Foxsports]

Ten reasons Gruden was fired. [Joe Bucs Fan]

And this is a first: Gruden compared to Hillary Clinton. [SI]

Julius Peppers wants to go elsewhere. [ESPN]

Hey, check out the Utah Utes national title victory parade, ahem. [KUTV]

Claude Lemieux skating on pink ice is entertainment in my book. [Puck Daddy]

Seven most embarrassing names in sports history. I nominate Urban Shocker as an honorable mention. [Rootzoo]

In case you missed it yesterday – and in case you care – Tiger Woods will be speaking as part of the Obama celebration. [LA Times]

Jason Garrett as Rams head coach? God I hope not. [STL Today]

It doesn’t appear Oliver Perez will get the payday he wants from Arizona. [MLB Trade Rumors]

No one is sure what to make of the Ladainian Tomlinson rumors. [Sign on San Diego]

Big Day in College Hoops Land …

The WWL is cutting back its college hoops coverage. [The Mid Majority]

Live blogging Miami/UNC with updates all day. [Rush the Court]

10 Keys for the Cardinals to defeat Pitt later tonight. [The L Yes! Report]