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Hot Clicks: Karina Smirnoff; Channing Crowder accuses La'Ron McCalin of spitting



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St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Brad Penny (who's dated Alyssa Milano and Eliza Dushku) got engaged to Dancing with the Stars cast member Karina Smirnoff over the weekend.

Penny Puts A Ring On It

Karina Smirnoff :: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images

The Oregon football team is known for having a slew of standout uniform combinations. Now, the school's basketball team will be known for having a court like no other in the nation.

Funky Floor

Arizona State running back Cameron Marshall had the run of the weekend. ... LSU coach Les Miles ate grass during his team's win over Alabama. ... Speaking of the Crimson Tide's loss to the Tigers, this gif of Alabama coach Nick Saban is a must-see. ... TV reporter gets run over by Michigan quarterback Tate Forcier. Reporter then interviews Forcier.

College Football Roundup

I said on Twitter yesterday that I was starting a "Peyton Hillis for MVP" movement. Granted, the Browns are still just 3-5 after their upset win over the Patriots, but I still want to lead the movement. And, yes, I'll admit that this has everything to do with the fact that I have Hillis on my fantasy team, but Hillis is a beast who can bust off 35-yard touchdown runs, hurdle defenders, execute spin moves and cannot be stopped in short-yardage situations.

Hill Of A Player

Peyton Hillis :: Matt Sullivan/Getty Images

Footage of Eagles coach Andy Reid as a kid is pretty spectacular. ... Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder went off on Ravens running back Le'Ron McClain after Miami's loss yesterday -- and it was one of the most surreal rants you'll ever hear. ... Lions kicker Jason Hanson got injured during yesterday's game, so rookie defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh had to attempt an extra point. ... And Pats kicker Stephen Gostkowski got hurt for New England, so Wes Welker handled kicking duties.

NFL Roundup

Fans in Philadelphia had a chance over the weekend to take anything they wanted from the Spectrum for $20. Check out how people made out here and here.

Shopping Spree

Here's one of the best plays you'll ever see (via Driscoll Middle School in Texas). Thanks to Chuck, of Las Vegas, for the video.

Sports Video Of The Day

Fast forward to the two-minute mark of this clip and listen to the radio call of Dayton's win over Drake this past weekend. (Thanks to Anthony Bianco, of Dayton, Ohio, for the video.)

Call Of The Day

This happened on last Friday's show.

Wheel of Fortune Video Of The Day