Craig Robinson isn't just the first-year hoops coach at Oregon State. He's not just the former Brown coach who pushed the Bears to the brink of the NCAA Tournament. No, he's also the president-elect's brother-in-law. Here's an interesting side story about the relationship.

Not much to say other than that. Dude's got a mountain to climb in Corvallis, but is making some headway with recruiting. He's got time though, right? You don't want to fire the first lady's brother, do you?

Elsewhere
-- Not shocking, but is a 36-year-old worth that much?

-- Holding their breath for the big night. Ah, I can see it now:

"The 4-4 Broncos and the league's 29th best defense come to Cleveland, where the 3-5 Browns start a new era in their history with unproven Brady Quinn at the helm of the league's 28th best offense. Shanahan against Crennel. Thursday Night Football at its best. Something has to give. Broncos. Browns. Next!"

Worst. Football season. Ever.

-- Here's a change of pace in terms of reading, but why not? Something has to fill the giant void left by the end of the election, right?

-- Finally, the beans are spilled.

-- The first installment from the archives of ridiculous names in college basketball: J'mison Morgan. Not only is this kid going to be a stud at UCLA, he also has a fresh name that I've never seen before. Comment below with suggestions as we start this series.

-- Also, does anyone know if there is fantasy college basketball out there? Not that I'd want to play or anything ...

-- This is classic. I could have sworn Cory Matthews was dead by now.

Parting thought: Our fight against racial prejudice in this country has just begun, and it's a losing battle right now in college football. It shouldn't be that way.