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Posted: Thursday September 8, 2011 10:04AM ; Updated: Thursday September 8, 2011 11:42AM

By Jimmy Traina Archive

Pigskin Predictions

Tom Brady :: AP

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I was way ahead of the curve last year when I picked the Lions to make the playoffs. I still contend if the refs didn't screw them in Week 1, they would've made the postseason. But that's neither here nor there. Detroit is the sexy pick for prognosticators this year, so I wanted to find a different up-and-coming team to root for. I really wanted it to be the Rams, but their early season schedule is brutal. So, without further ado, here are my 2011 playoff predictions: AFC East: Patriots; AFC North: Steelers; AFC South: Texans; AFC West: Chargers; Wild Cards: Ravens, Jets. NFC East: Eagles; NFC North: Packers; NFC South: Falcons; NFC West: Cardinals; Wild Cards: Saints, Lions. Super Bowl: Patriots over Falcons.

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Let's Play The Feud

Things got testy between the Cardinals and Brewers last night. And Milwaukee outfielder Nyjer Morgan kept things going after the game by calling Albert Pujols "Alberta" and referring to him as "she" on Twitter.

This Is What Happens When You Don't Pay Attention

Watch a fan get taken out on a homer by Padres outfielder Will Venable. (Thanks to by Aaron, of Indiana, for the link.)

Photo Gallery Of The Day

Traci Lynn Johnson :: Jason Kempin/Getty Images

In Wednesday's P.M. Hot Clicks, I wrote about Tiki Barber's 24-year-old girlfriend Traci Lynn Johnson revealing to Maxim that they like to walk around their house naked after doing tequila shots. Today, I have Johnson's photo shoot that accompanied the hard-hitting interview.

Hello, Goodbye

Kobe Bryant joined Twitter last night. Kobe Bryant quit Twitter last night.

Random Links

Here's a compilation of Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly screaming on the sideline. ... Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant had to restructure his contract so he could pay off $600,000 worth of sports tickets, jewelry and loans. ... The folks of Green Bay prepared for tonight's game by setting the Guinness World Record for the longest chain of aluminum cans assembled (66,343). ...

Sports Video Of The Day

Check out this punt return by Boise State recruit Shane Rhodes from a couple of weekends ago. (Thanks to Kyle, of Houston, for the link.)