The best of the football blogosphere, while you ponder if this photo was taken directly from the beginning of a porn film.

- 5 foot 8 Maurice Jones-Drew devastates a steroidless Shawne Merriman with a punishing block. (The NFL Guru)

- Somehow, someway, Notre Dame overcame many obstacles to beat the juggernaut that is Duke football. (Nation of Islam Sports Blog)

- Vince Young has played horrendously, so it's fair to ask - has the Madden Curse gotten to him? (Sportaphile)

- A few green bay packers may be in trouble for offering teammates ca$h bonuses, which is against NFL policy. (The NFL Minute)

- Florida State linebacker Geno Hayes had a bold prediction for his squad's upcoming game against Florida. (Alligator Army)

- It will be costly to Les Miles should he decide to leave LSU for Michigan. (Sports Agent Blog)