College football, MAC championship, Akron vs. Northern Illinois (6:30 p.m., ESPN): Who vs. who in Detroit. For college football addicts only.
Friday, Dec. 2
High school football, Jackson Academy vs. Jackson Prep (7 p.m., Clinton, 930 AM/1240 AM): As usual, JA and Prep are playing for the Academy AAA title. Odds are, you will read the same thing at the same time next year.
Saturday, Dec. 3
College football, Grambling at Alcorn State (2 p.m., Lorman, 90.1 FM): Thanks to Hurricane Katrina, the Braves play in the last regular-season game of the season. … College basketball, Belhaven vs. Millsaps (4 p.m.): Fondren’s favorite men’s teams battle in the Millsaps Roundball Classic.
Sunday, Dec. 4
Pro football, Tampa Bay vs. New Orleans (noon, Ch. 35/620 AM): Get ready for a miserable day in Baton Rouge.
Monday, Dec. 5
Pro football, Seattle at Philadelphia (8 p.m., Ch. 16/930 AM): Suddenly, this game looks very interesting, even with Donovan and T.O. on the sideline.
Tuesday, Dec. 6
Pro hockey, Atlanta at San Jose (9:30 p.m., OLN): OK, if you really have to see some hockey, this is the one you should stay up for.
Wednesday, Dec. 7
College basketball, Notre Dame at Alabama (6 p.m., ESPN): If this was a football game, Doctor S would be much more interested in it.
The Slate is compiled by Doctor S, who reminds you to recycle your managers and coaches. For more enviro-friendly sports, check out the Amazing SportsBlog at http://www.jacksonfreepress.com
