Detroit Free Press

The first time, O.J. never spoke.This time, O.J. spoke, but no one listened.He hemmed, and he hawed. He pleaded, ...

OK. It's a fantasy. But if I had five minutes in front of Congress last week, here's what I would've said:Good ...

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - Brian Hoyer heaved the pass downfield - then took a shot from a linebacker who I swear was ...

* CHICAGO 17, LIONS 9: I tried. I really tried. Every way I could, I looked for a reason to pick the Lions to win this thing. But it's not just Rodney Peete being injured. The Bears went to New Orleans and beat an undefeated Saints team last week. That was impressive. I will say this: If Chuck Long gets into the game, all bets are off.* MINNESOTA 21, TAMPA BAY 12: I don't see why the Bucs didn't give Long a shot. They've tried just about everyone else at quarterback.

As a sports writer, you hear stories. Some are incredible. Some they ought to make into a movie. And, once in a while, you hear one even the movies wouldn't believe.Which brings us to Gilad Landau, placekicker, Grambling State University. You'll probably notice him if you watch Grambling play Southern this weekend at the Silverdome. He is one of only two white players on the team. And when he goes to kick a field goal, he stands over the ball, wiggles his fingers near his ears -- like a schoolkid making a face -- then boots the thing a mile.