Texas State beat Houston on Saturday despite being a 34.5-point underdog. One crazy person put $3,000 on the Bobcats to win outright. But being crazy paid off to the tune of $105,000.

Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine, who isn't looking great on the cover of this week's Sports Illustrated, appeared on Boston's WEEI this afternoon and basically had a complete meltdown while arguing with the hosts throughout the spot.

Janet Layug a half Polish/half Filipino model and huge Cowboys fan, gets today's LLOD honors. How 'bout them Cowboys, indeed.

Broncos fans in one Denver school district are not allowed to wear Peyton Manning jerseys this season because 18 is one of six numbers banned for being affiliated with gangs. If this doesn't keep the third graders safe, I don't know what will.

You have until kickoff of the Cowboys-Giants game to sign up for the Hot Clicks Pick 'Em Pool. The rules are very simple. Pick each NFL game this season with the point spread. Whoever has the most wins at the end of the year wins a prize package. (If there is a tie, the winner will be chosen by a random drawing.) Sign up here. The folks at Toshiba are providing this 50-inch TV for the winner. SI.com is also hosting the Peter King Challenge in which you can win money each week during the season.

Here's nearly five minutes of flagrant fouls from the NBA. Enjoy.

Safety Chad Jones went to LSU and was drafted by the Giants. His professional career never got started because of a horrific car accident. This is a very well done mini-documentary that details Jones' story and recovery. It contains very graphic images, so be warned. (Thanks to Rob, of Manchester, N.H., for the video.)

It looks like Good Morning America host Elizabeth Vargas needs to spend some time on UrbanDictionary.com. (Thanks to Guyism for the video.)