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A ballpark answer will do fine--thanks!

I won't be telling you to rate my team. I'm far more interested in how you think my team compares to the rest of my league. Out of these teams, which do you think are the top three, in order? I won't tell you which one is mine, unless perhaps you are picked for best answer. Thanks for the input!

6 Ball Bombers - (Chris)

Quarterback: Carson Palmer Cin; Jake Delhomme Car

Running Back: LaDainian Tomlinson SD; Julius Jones Sea; LenDale White Ten; Rashard Mendenhall Pit

Wide Receiver: Larry Fitzgerald AZ; Torry Holt Stl; Bernard Barrian Min; Ronald Curry Oak

Tight End: Dallas Clark Ind; Owen Daniels Hou

Kicker: Phil Dawson Cle; David Akers Phi

Defense: Bears Chi; Cowboys Dal

Swash Bucklers - (Adam O.)

Quarterback: Ben Roethlisberger Pit; Phillip Rivers SD

Running Back: Brian Westbrook Phi; Willis McGahee Bal; Thomas Jones NYJ; Matt Forte Chi; Felix Jones Dal; Rudi Johnson Det

Wide Receiver: Reggie Wayne Ind; Santonio Homes Pit; Brandon Marshall Den; Lee Evans Buf; Laverneous Coles NYJ

Tight End: Heath Miller Pit

Kicker: Nate Kaeding SD

Defense: Chargers SD

Los Santos - (Lee)

Quarterback: Tom Brady NE; Matt Schaub Hou

Running Back: Ryan Grant GB; Reggie Bush NO; Brandon Jacobs NYG; Edgerrin James AZ; Ahman Green Hou

Wide Receiver: Plaxico Burress NYG; Jericho Cotchery NYJ; Roddy White Atl; Joe Galloway TB; Dante Stallworth Cle; Sidney Rice Min

Tight End: Antonio Gates SD

Kicker: Nick Folk Dal

Defense: Colts Ind

Green Hornets - (Bryan G.)

Quarterback: Mark Bulger Stl; Aaron Rogers GB; Matt Ryan Atl

Running Back: Joseph Addai Ind; Laurence Maroney NE; Michael Turner Atl; Jonathan Stewart; Car; Chester Taylor Min

Wide Receiver: Randy Moss NE; Andre Johnson Hou; Roy Williams Det; Santana Moss Was; DeSean Jackson Phi

Tight End: Jason Witten Dal;

Kicker: Mason Crosby GB

Defense: Eagles Phi

Venom - (Adam V.)

Quarterback: Drew Bees NO; Eli Manning NYG; Kurt Warner AZ

Running Back: Marion Barber Dal; Fred Taylor; Jac; Ricky Williams Mia

Wide Receiver: Terrell Owens Dal’ Marvin Harrison Ind; Patrick Crayton Dal; Chris Chambers SD

Tight End: Todd Heap Bal; Alge Crumpler Ten

Kicker: Adam Vinaiteri Ind; John Kasay Car

Defense: Patriots NE; Raven Bal

6 Shooter Boyz - (Brian D.)

Quarterback: Tony Romo/Dal; Jon Kitna Det

Running Back: Maurice Jones-Drew Jac; Darren McFadden Oak; Kevin Smith Det; DeAngelo Williams Car

Wide Receiver: T.J. Houshmandzadah Cin; Greg Jennings GB; Hines Ward Pit’ Anthony Gonzalez Ind; Antwaan Randle El Was

Tight End: Ben Watson NE

Kicker: Steven Gostkoski NE; Jeff Reed Pit

Defense: Jaguars Jac; Redskins Was

Electric Eels - (Scott)

Quarterback: Matt Hasselbeck/Sea; Jason Campbell Was; Vince Young Ten

Running Back: Steven Jackson Stl; Frank Gore SF; Deuce McAllister NO; DeShaun Foster SF

Wide Receiver: Steve Smith Car; Chad Johnson (Ocho Cinco) Cin; Reggie Brown Phi

Tight End: Tony Gonzalez KC; Vernon Davis SF

Kicker: Josh Brown Stl; Kris Brown Hou

Defense: Seahawks Sea; Bills Buf

Sophomore Sensation - (Aaron)

Quarterback: Donovan McNabb Phi; Jay Cutler Den

Running Back: Adrian Peterson/Min; Willie Parker Pit; Chris Johnson Ten; Ron Dayne Hou

Wide Receiver: Wes Welker NE; Donald Driver GB; Amani Toomer NYG; Derrick Mason Bal

Tight End: Jeremy Shockey NO; Donald Lee GB

Kicker: Rob Biranas Ten; Jason Elam Den

Defense: Steelers Pit; Buccaneers TB

Cheesy Engineers - (Matt & Rob)

Quarterback: Derik Anderson Cle; Brett Farve/GB

Running Back: Clinton Portis Was; Marshawn Lynch Buf; Earnest Graham TB; Selvin Young Den

Wide Receiver: Braylon Edwards Cle; Calvin Johnson Det; Nate Burleson Sea; Vincent Jackson SD; Reggie Williams Jac

Tight End: Kellen Winslow Cle; Kevin Boss NYG

Kicker: Neil Rackers AZ; Ryan Longwell Min

Defense: Packers GB

Coach Alone - (Ray)

Quarterback: Peyton Manning Ind; David Garrard Jac

Running Back: Larry Johnson KC; Jamal Lewis Cle; Ronnie Brown Mia; Justin Fargas Oak

Wide Receiver: Marques Colston NO; Anquan Boldin AZ; Dwayne Bowe KC; Jerry Porter Jac

Tight End: Chris Cooley Was; Tony Scheffler Den

Kicker: Shayne Graham Cin; Josh Scobee Jac

Defense: Vikings Min; Giants NYG

How soon do you think it will be?

We live in an apartment, so there's no backyard for her do go sniffing around on her own. We want her to take care of her doggy business while on her walks on the leash, but that has been rare so far. She has been on many walks since we have owned her, and she has only pooped once outside. She mostly does everything in her cage overnight. We've only found one little pee spot inside the house, so she's been prettly good about not marking up our floors in any way. But we really need to get her into the habit of going while she's outside. Any advice? She is six months old--an adorable little black and brown yorkshire terrier.

Thanks!

If so, please tell me how cool it was to see that 6-run rally in the ninth!

My wife and I will be adopting a little black and brown (female) yorkshire terrier in a few days, but we haven't given her a name yet. We would appreciate your ideas! Here's a link to see what she looks like:

http://flickr.com/photos/28223765@N02/

Thank you--we'll let you know what we decide!

You predicted that it would take between 55 and 60 games for this to happen, and you were closer than all others who responded (in your section, that is). If you respond to this, I'll award the points as promised earlier. Looks like it took a lot longer than most people thought!

Back when the Tigers were 0-7, you predicted that it would take at least 50 games for them to reach the .500 mark. You were closer than anyone else who responded, as the Tigers needed a whole 73 games to break even. I'm looking for your response and yours only so I can award the ten points as promised. Dang that took a while!

(I had accidentally posted the same question in the "basketball" forum at first, so I'll honor the best answer in that section as well)

What kind of digital voice recorder would I need to have, what type of blank CD would you suggest that I buy, and would I need any special software?

I am a charter high school teacher in Arizona, getting paid by the hour. How would I know whether or not I am considered "exempt" from the fair labor act that requires time-and-a-half pay after 40 hours? The increased rate does not show up on my paycheck, but how can I know for sure whether or not I am entitled the extra pay?

Right now they are 0-7, and leading Boston by 2 runs. I'll pick a best answer tonight, then revisit the same question later on the day the Tigers get to the .500 mark. On that day, whoever had the most accurate answer will be invited to answer again and receive 10 points. In case of a tie, priority will be given to the earliest response.

My guess is that the Tigers have gotten themselves into quite a hole already, but we'll see!

Right now they are 0-7, and leading Boston by 2 runs. I'll pick a best answer tonight, then revisit the same question later on the day the Tigers get to the .500 mark. On that day, whoever had the most accurate answer will be invited to answer again and receive 10 points. In case of a tie, priority will be given to the earliest response.

My guess is that the Tigers have gotten themselves into quite a hole already, but we'll see!

Since when have there ever been so many powerhouse teams in one conference--a conference that cannot even claim to house the league's best team so far! I have never seen teams under such pressure to acquire that additional marquee talent just to stay afloat in their own conference. The abundance of legitimate contenders seems to be putting heavy strains on GM's all over if they want any real chance of winning it all this year. Just makes you wonder who's going to make a move next? Is Dallas going to pull something off so that people start talking about them now? After all, they were the "team to beat" last year, and there's been almost zero buzz about them the last couple weeks, even with their impressive record.

I think this season just reeks with excitement like none I've ever experienced. Has there ever been an NBA season with one conference so top-heavy as this year's West? I know it's only halfway through, but I don't see any of those top five slipping much.

I'm a Suns fan myself, but I think you guys in Florida are the ones to ask as far as whether or not this is a good deal for us. Was the general vibe over there that he did have a couple more good years in him, or was he seen as more of a liability? As a fan, you can only hope for the best, but I'm very curious about the reaction from the Miami fan base. So what's the talk over there like?

I've read two different things--one source said 55, and another said 57. Which one is right?

Can you please explain why you believe it is accurate or inaccurate? Thanks!

We're looking to make these New Year's Eve drinks for the first time. Thanks for your input--Happy New Year!

I had a young lady ask me this question, and I told her I'd try to find out. Thanks!