I’ve managed to cripple two computers in one week. The first, which won’t charge its battery when plugged in, is being attended to by a someone better versed in computer repair than I. The second, which has a nearly full hard drive and a mouse pad that won’t operate properly, is the one I’m using, though it’s making everything from checking my e-mail to updating the ol’ blog nearly impossible.

So until I get back from Colorado and can either reclaim the first computer or buy a new one to replace the second, blog posts will be brief with minimal photos and/or videos.

On that note, we have a new poll, and the new poll will allow you to declare your allegiance in advance of Tuesday’s national championship game. Some of this blog’s readers I know already have a strong allegiance to one team or the other. The rest of you are going to have to figure out who you are rooting for based either on your other allegiances or trivial methods, such as colors, mascots or typical tailgating fare.

And you may leave your trashtalking in the comment sections of this post.