Erin Andrews honored, Ashley Russell snubbed: Hot Clicks - Extra Mustard

Posted: Monday January 26, 2009 10:49AM; Updated: Monday January 26, 2009 1:08PM

America's Sexiest Sportscaster

Ashley Russell :: Courtesy of MensFitness.com

I'm sure you're confused by Erin Andrews' picture not being at the top of Hot Clicks given the above headline, but there's a reason. On Friday, Playboy.com announced the five finalists in its yearly poll that determines American's Sexiest Sportscaster. The finalists are Andrews, Bonnie Bernstein, Lauren Shehadi, Charissa Thompson and Molly Sullivan. Obviously, you know who gets the Hot Clicks' vote. And quite frankly, this competition is akin to the '85 Bears (EA) playing the '09 Lions (everyone else). But what struck me the most was the omission of the Big Ten Network's Ashley Russell. Outside of EA, the sportscaster I get the most e-mails about is Russell. For now, Russell fans will just have to settle for this Q&A and photo gallery from Men's Fitness.

Oden On Getting Older

Greg Oden turned 21 last Thursday. He blogged about the occasion, and here's an excerpt (with all the errors left intact): "i feel like one of the best things about being 21 is when the people who works at a place dont think your 21 you get to whip out your i.d. and shove it back in there face. Ill never get that chance cause everybody already thinks im 50."

Wrestling And The Wrestler

In honor of Mickey Rourke's character in The Wrestler, The Max has compiled a list of the Top 10 Wrestlers Who Hung On Too Long. Speaking of Rourke, he has reportedly signed on to appear at Wrestlemania 25 on April 5, and may work with Rowdy Roddy Piper.

The Links You Really Want

LingerieBowl.com

Lingerie Bowl VI takes place Sunday and In Game Now has the most in-depth preview you'll ever see ... Carrie Stroup will be the reporter everyone is asking about tomorrow at the debacle known as Media Day ... Here's the definitive Marisa Miller bikini gallery ... England's soccer WAGs continue to amaze.

Are These The Most Awesome Anthems?

The Love of Sports has compiled the Top 10 Sports Fight Songs. If your team/school was omitted, send your angry e-mails to The Love of Sports, not me. Thanks.

Random Links

Casting the movie version of Super Bowl XLIII ... Top 10 NBA Father and Son Duo's of All-Time ... A golf season preview using the Family Guy.

Friday Night Lights Trivia

First person to e-mail me the correct answers wins The Ultimate Pepsi Super Bowl Party Pack valued at $250.
1) What two items did Buddy make he and Lyla for dinner?
2) Finish this Buddy Garrity quote: "Tim Riggins going to college is like me ...?"
3) What TV show, no longer on the air, did Matt's grandma want to watch?
4) What kind of car did Julie tell Matt she was going to buy?

UPDATE: 11:07 a.m.: Fellow FNL fan, The Big Lead, keeps telling me these questions are tough, but once again we have a winner right away. Michael Oleszek, of Jacksonville, Fla., knew that the answers were:
1) Steak and baked potato
2) Tim Riggins going to college is like me teaching a yoga class
3) Cagney and Lacey
4) Toyota Celica

Fresh Items On Facebook

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Sports Video Of The Day

Eric, of Greenville, S.C., wrote "Jimmy, I am utterly disappointed in your so-called 'Flopping Video of the Day' from Friday. I expected to see plenty of Dookies taking "charges." Please make it right on Monday by posting this video."