Like a hostage victim sympathizing with their captures, I have finally worn down the esteemed Gil Brandt, as he is now adorned with my Terrible Towel.

We made it to the press box, and we are ready to start the game. But in the meantime, we kick around our picks for Super Bowl MVP. Come on in and make your own.

Made it to the parking lot. Just a few time zones away from the stadium itself…

As Rich Eisen said this morning on NFL GameDay, today just happens to be the nicest day all week. Good omen? Let’s hope so.

Robert Cook of the “Never Miss a Super Bowl Club” will miss his first Super Bowl in 45 years.

The announcement for the Pro Football Hall of Fame is kind of tricky because as we celebrate the current class, we have to talk about those who did not make it.

Several current members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, including Warren Moon, are here to see who will join them as members of the Class of 2011.

The fans have arrived, and the crowds swelled on Saturday at the NFL Experience in anticipation for Super Bowl XLV. Thankfully the weather was cooperating and the fans seemed eager to take in all of the activities, mostly because people have been trapped in their rooms because of the snow.

I’ve made no secret of the fact that I hope to one day be named the Uniform Czar for All of Sports, so I’m not surprised that many people have asked for my opinion on the quality of the combo of the Packers’ glorious home getups (green jerseys/gold hats & pants) going up against the Steelers’ road unis (white jerseys/black hats/gold pants).

There’s nothing worse than the dead fish handshake. That is except for the left-handshake. That’s like the guy facing the wrong way in the elevator or something. So when I introduced myself to Dallas Clark and he extended his left hand, I almost ended the interview right there. That’s when I noticed the long scar on his right hand and remembered that the Colts TE’s season was cut short after just six weeks with a wrist injury.

Leigh Bodden is rehabbing his injured shoulder and eager to join a young and upcomg Patriots secondary in 2011.

Adam Sandler has won the award for the biggest entourage on Radio Row. Not quite an Academy Award, but this has to be pretty close.

Former boxer Sugar Ray Leonard and actor Hugh Jackman share a laugh on Radio Row.

To prove he’s not biased, Steelers fan Dave Dameshek extends an olive branch to Cheeseheads everywhere with his official list of the best cheeses.

If you’re in the North Texas area for the game this weekend, stop by the Dallas Convention Center to check out authentic sports memorabilia being auctioned off on Saturday, Feb. 5. And benefiting select NFL charities.