Friday Links: Cooley is Way Cool, Ruin Romo, Meet Joe Damato

One of Chris Cooley's Finest Grabs

Happy holiday Friday. Not-so-hidden gems from around the blogosphere.

• Yes, we know this is quite old in blog years, but we decided to bring it back for the holidays. Something about a lady in red just seemed so festive. The lovely Miss Thang above is Christy, former Washington Redskins cheerleader and fiance of 'Skins tight end Chris Cooley. 'Nuff said. We liked Cooley already because he's not afraid to go hot pants. Now, we have multiple reasons.

• In much more "breaking" news, the implications of Jessica Simpson's recent appearance at a Cowboys game are only just beginning to be realized. Check out the great creativity from the newfangled Ruin Romo. Personally, I kind of like the guy, but he kinda asked for this.

• A rabid West Virginia football fan is selling his beard on eBay as a form of protest against Rich Rodriguez's recent exodus to Ann Arbor. We are assuming there are some derogatory jokes about residents of West Virginia that could be inferred from some of this story (Lion in Oil).

• Boxing champ Mayweather hangs with Umpa-Lumpas. Yes, you have to see it (The Big Lead).

• Duke loses to Pitt. Everyone, pretty much everywhere, is happy. Elaboration is not necessary when the right words are chosen (35 Seconds).

• Really not a good week for the Seminoles. Even the guy upstairs seems to be against them. Former 'Noles quarterback Casey Weldon has become a phenomenal high school football coach. Unfortunately, according to the administration at North Florida Christian, God does not agree (Construda).

• Seminoles faithful take solace. At least you're not fans of the Atlanta Falcons. Talk about a rough week...ok, season...ok, longer... (East Coast Bias).

• We love the Oak Man. Best mugshot ever? Oh yes, and his car wash operation is second to none (The Big Lead).

• And, finally, ladies and gentlemen meet Joe Damato. Read this entire post, particularly the comments. A few important lessons here: (1) This is a case study on the power of digital media. (2) Don't be a d-bag. (3) If you must do so, might we recommend directing your mindless drivel somehwere other than KSK. Bad choice. Very bad. Horribly poor decision. Quite dumb. But, then again, you likely know that now .

Happy holidays to all!