Whether he's trying to deflect criticism of his play-calling or delivering some kind of pre-emptive strike, coach Norv Turner has a message for fans —

"The San Diego Chargers aren't as good as outsiders think they are."

"I don't think right now we're as good as you that cover us think or expect us to be; I don't think we're as good as what our fans want us to be," Turner said Monday at the start of his weekly news conference. "But I believe we can get there. We've got a lot of work to get there."

Brett Favre is in some serious trouble. He has a bent fingernail.

Favre was clearly hurting after his last throw for Minnesota in Sunday's win over Detroit. His throwing hand was hit by two defenders in the fourth quarter during a touchdown pass to Percy Harvin in the win against Detroit.

"Not a fractured thumb, or a dislocated wrist, or a season-ending" injury, Childress said, playfully needling reporters about the heightened interest in any Favre-related information.

Jerry Rice speaking on Michael Crabtree:

"I'm sure there might be a little animosity toward him if he comes in and gets handed that starting job," Rice said. "I'm sure a lot of guys are probably taking it real hard. This guy is the No. 1 draft choice and he's holding out and he can really help the team. And he's only thinking about, well, he went No. 10 but he thought he should have gone No. 5 and that's the type of money he's trying to get."

Click on picture below to see the Clemson Fan fall apart

If you haven't had a chance to see this video you must. This young kid takes the Clemson loss personally and I think you may have shed a tear as well.

Former Pro-Bowl NFL running back Herschel Walker is the newest addition to the Strikeforce heavyweight roster.
The forty-seven year old former Heisman Trophy winner is currently a sixth degree black belt in Taekwondo.
According to a recent report at MMAFanhouse.com, Walker has recently inked a deal with the organization and will begin training at the American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose, California.

The Jets' long-running pursuit of a high-profile wide receiver could land them in hot water with the NFL.

The 49ers, embroiled in an acrimonious contract dispute with rookie receiver Michael Crabtree, have filed tampering charges against the Jets, sources told the Daily News. The Jets, through a team spokesman, denied the allegations.

Chad Ochocinco (Johnson) promised a Lambeau Leap if he scored a touchdown today, and he has delivered. Apparently not all in Green Bay were willing to welcome him with open arms into the stands. Fox just cut in to show the highlight of the touchdown, but would not show the replay of the leap, due to this :

Kim Kardashian’s little sister Khloe is already planning to wed NBA star Lamar Odom – just a month after the couple began dating.

The star of E! reality series Keeping Up With The Kardashians and Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami hooked up with Los Angeles Lakers at a party in Hollywood nightspot Halo in August, and the couple has been inseparable ever since.

And get this, Lamar and Khloe already “talking about rings,” according to E! Online.

Delonte West was arrested last night carrying three guns: a Beretta 9mm in his waistband, a Ruger .357 strapped to his leg and a shotgun in a guitar case slung over his back. Andy Ellis, a spokesman for the Prince George's County Police Department. ... Ellis said it was unclear where West was going and why he was armed.

That's pretty bad-ass if you ask me. What's with all these athletes arming themselves and getting arrested? You have millions of dollars, have your posse do your dirty work.