We're back again, expanding the Live Blog thing from an every Monday night endeavor to an every Sunday night and Monday night thing.  Until further notice.

Tonight, it's the Dallas Cowboys at the Charlotte Panthers with NBC handling the broadcast. 

We might or might not be getting things rolling with some Live Blogging of the pregame show, the awkwardly-titled Football Night in America (and Twice a Year Overseas, Except When It's Mexico or Canada, When It Won't Really Be Over Any Seas).

Check back for some new poopie between now and kickoff.

Raiders putting the Steelers on ice -- Bill Cowher might want to retire before he gets fired.

A reader wonder whether Big Ben was thinking that the Steelers were wearing black jerseys today instead of white ones.

Okay.  Settling in at 7:36 p.m. EST.  Bob Costas a/k/a Dorian Gray makes a crack about Chris Henry making bail. 

A few minutes ago (before yours truly had to run out and buy a gallon of milk . . . and the perfunctory Diet Pepsi cut with Pepsi) Sterling Sharpe uttered the phrase "white men can't jump."  As a reader points out, that's the kind of thing that would get a white guy fired.

We finally figured it out -- Ben Roethlisberger was merely trying out his Drew Bledsoe Halloween costume.

Dorian Gray's laminated sheet looks like a restaurant menu.

A reader reminds us that it's less than 25 hours until Tafoya asks someone, "What was going through your mind?"

Great tidbit from a reader:  If the NFL draft were held today, the Steelers would pick ahead of the Raiders.

Sterling Sharpe is arguing that the Steelers should go with Charlie Batch once they're out of the playoff hunt.  (Yeah, Sterling, bench the team's quarterback of the present/future for the guy who has been hanging around the past few years.)

Excellent shot of guy in Peyton Manning jersey and Schneider wig and moustache, from the Sprint commercials.

A reader thinks that Sterling Sharpe is being extra stupid tonight because he hopes to qualify for the Monday night booth.

The Smirking Scarecrow says that Peyton Manning and Reggie Wayne are "hooking up."  (Kenny Chesney is upset.)

Jerome Bettis has some ugly-ass shoes and shocks on tonight.

That coffee table looks like a windshied.  (Didn't Kramer do something like that?)

A reader wants to hear Jerome Bettis say to Sterling Sharpe:  "I got my Super Bowl ring without my brother giving it to me."

Seven minutes until Man-Hands sings the opening song . . . and then tears a lobster in half.

Commercial for Deal or No Deal.  Why in the hell is that show so popular?  (Folks, if you continue to watch cheaply-made crap then all we'll have on television at night is cheaply-made crap.)

Says a reader:  "When did Jay Glazer get a game show on NBC?"

We love the Pro Bowl balloting commercial with Rex Grossman and Muhsin Muhammad.  (And not just because it's a Sprint commercial.)

Using the same video intro of Man-Hands every single weeks gets old.  Like in the second week.

John Madden holds that microphone like it's a fork.

Then again, he holds everything like it's a fork.

Al Michaels' hair gradually is becoming the color of his scalp.

A reader suggests that Andrea Kramer is Norene from Seinfeld.  (Another reader says she looks like the dog from Family Guy.  Ouch.)

We pause to watch the best commercial ever made and have a good cry.

The only thing we don't like about that commercial is the quit shot of Deion Sanders in silhouette.

"What's going through your mind!?!?!?"  Holy crap, Kramer is Tafoya.

Jordan Gross looks like Cletus from The Simpsons, but on steroids.

Did one of the players just say, "The University of Southern Mississippi"?

Keith Davis . . . Sam Houston State . . . and I still got a bullet in my ass.

Panthers get nowhere on first drive.  Enter Romo.

Romo to T.O. on first down for eight yards.

Andre "Welcome Mat" Gurode's face looked pretty good given that he got torn up four weeks ago.

The ref looks like Tom Delay.

There's a few ugly mutherf--kers on the Panthers defense.

Reader:  "Sterling Sharpe isn't surprised that the Cowboys give up a lot of sacks, since they have a lot of white offensive lineman."

By the way, Cowboys punt and Panthers get the ball for the second time.

Pass on third down bounced off of Steve Smith's foot and could have been picked off.

Another punt.

"A boomer into the night sky," says Michaels.  Very eloquent.

We've seen that Jay-Z commercial just enough times to start liking the song.  And we hate ourselves for it.

The chick in the black outfit who dances in that commercial looks like one of the kids from The Cosby Show.

Merril Hoge reports that the Steelers lost today.

NBC is putting Friday Night Lights up against Monday Night Football.  Brilliant!

Nice run buy Julius Jones.  Joey Sunshine called in to say that his little brother Ronde is watching the game.

How long until Madden compares Romo to Lord Favre?

Two straight runs and no slide by Romo -- he'll do that until his face mask is where his nose used to be.

Reader:  "Sterling Sharpes wants to know if Tony Romo realizes white men can't run."

Ken Lucas takes helmet off and doesn't get a penalty.

Lucas wants a flag because T.O. pulled the side of his helmet.

Nice drive by the Cowboys. 

Good thing about the Cowboys playing on a cool night?  The Tuna's breasts are fully concealed by his shirt.

That commercial with the guy in the shark tank behind dragged to his eventual death is disturbing.  Why not just have someone skewered in the chest by a sting ray?

Lucas and Gamble are each taking one side of the field and no one is specifically assigned to T.O.  (We feel compelled to mention something related to the game from time to time.)

Doink!  By Vanderjerk.

Okay, we love the GMC commercial with the football highlights, but we're getting sick of the other versions of it.

Reader:  "Sterling, where is my wallet?  Signed, Steve Lyons."

Reader:  "Sterling Sharpe says that white men are supposed to be good at kicking field goals."

Reader:  "Good to see that Vanderjagt is in playoff form."

Panthers already across the 50.  Michael Gaines does a great job of keeping the ball from getting Urlachered.

DeShaun Foster hasn't broken any bones in a while.  He might be due. 

Good call on pass interference -- and good decision by Anthony Henry to save a touchdown.

Looks like Henry expected a short pattern on the hot read, but Keyshawn went up -- Eagles burned Cowboys with something like that three weeks ago.

Touchdown Panthers.

Was that "Black Cat" being played as the show went to commercial?

Several readers says that the blog isn't the same without Sunshine and Kornholio.

Al Michaels just said "alacrity" -- he's been spending too much time with Tiki Barber.

We have a feeling that the Cowboys won't score tonight.  (And watch -- they'll score seven on this drive.)

Nice tackle of T.O. by Ken Lucas.

Michaels was reluctant to point out that Lucas was grabbing his meat after the play.

Great bobbling act by Chris Gamble to get the interception.

Looks like it will be overturned -- but did T.O. push him out?  (Good question -- does the rule that a receiver would have secured the ball in bounds apply to defenders pushed out by offensive players?  Even better question -- will Madden or Michaels raise the point?)

Ruling stands -- ouch or the 'Boys.

Holy sh-t Steve Smith can fly.  Touchdown.

Kornholio just called -- "Is the game over?  Can I go to bed?"

Roy Williams would make the tackle on that play, says Madden.  Sorry, John -- but Williams ain't fast enough to catch Smith's shadow.

15 yards after Carl Hankton lays on Tyson Thompson out of bounds.

"Disconsolate"?  Tiki is expanding his vocabulary tonight.

Drew Bledsoe looks pleased that the team is getting the sh-t kicked out of it.

A reader tells us that Ike Bruce, Torry Holt, and Keenan McCardell each went over 10,000 career receiving yards today.

A reader thinks that the two Indy drivers in the Reese's commercial are on the down low.

A reader misses commentary about Kornholio's fantasy team.

Ken Lucas is in the locker room, apparently having an MRI on his NUTs.

Okay, who's the idiot who said that the Cowboys might get shut out tonight?

Looks like John Fox wanted a time out.

T.O. gets first down inside the five.

Romo almost picked off on the fade route.

Touchdown pass to Witten.

Hollow applause from Bledsoe.

14-7.  Kornholio says, "Newman!"

We're getting good traffic to the Sunday night edition of the Blog thing.  Thanks.

Michaels blows the "GE" sponsorship and makes light of it -- well done.

Lesson to all kids out there:  Get the ball, don't worry about trying to get the touchdown.

What the hell was Richard Marshall doing?

Sunshine called to say Marshall fumbled because the ball was too dry.

A reader reminds us we haven't pimped the Sprint phones in like five minutes.

By the way, buy a Sprint phone.

A reader says that Kornholio is doing his research for tomorrow night's game by watching Desperate Housewives.

Greg Ellis and Jake Delhomme were doing something on the ground that is illegal for two men to do in 27 states.

Kris Mangum does a pathetic juke.  Sterling Sharpe agrees.

Smith drops a pass -- how many guys try to focus on the run before they secure the ball?

Time for the Panthers to punt.

Man, the second quarter isn't the same without a visit from a celebrity.

Uncle Jesse got JACKED UP!

Romo's girlfriend broke up with him by phone?  T.O. can relate.

Per a reader, Sterling Sharpe says that Romo's girlfriend went black, and she ain't going back.

Tony Romo's Brett Favre impression is kind of lame.  (And his ears are kind of big.)

Says a reader:  "Was Romo doing Faver or Billy Bob in Sling Blade?"

Romo needs to button that last piece of chin strap.

Wait, Gruden was happy with Rich Gannon converting first downs on third down -- but he wasn't happy with Brad Johnson winning a Super Bowl?

Some readers think that Romo is on the down low, and that he's primarily upset with his girlfriend breaking up with him because he now needs a new beard.

Ball is coming to T.O.

How did we know?  He ran out of the huddle.

Just like Moss and every other diva receiver.  When he's the primary guy, he runs out of the huddle.  When he's not, he walks or jogs.

A few readers noticed that Chevy Chase is planning Mel Gibson and/or Ricky Manning on Law and Order.

Terry Glenn pulled up a little to avoid getting jacked up.  (She'll try harder next time.)

Kick is blocked, but a whistle is blown because the Panthers took a time out.  Nice call by John Fox.

Vanderjagt makes a field goal.  Go figure.

Is LeBron James 22 or 42?

Jake Delhomme always is licking his hands.

Sunshine asks why the Panthers aren't saving those time outs for the second half.

Lots of NBC promos tonight.  Could the Peacock peeps not sell out the inventory this week?

(And as ESPN has taught us, there's no need to use commercial time to promote your shows when you can do it during the broadcast.)

Oh wow . . . Kasay trying for an NFL record.

Way short, and Aaron Glenn tries to fumble the return.

Inspired by the title of NBC's Heroes, Kornholio and James Denton will star in a show next year with a slightly different name.  (Not that there's anything wrong with that.)

First half over.

You know, given that the Thanksgiving Day games will feature the Fins at the Lions and the Bucs at the Cowboys, the best matchup of the day will be the one that NFLN is showing on Thanksgiving Night.

Says a reader:  "I never want to see Toby Keith and/or another Ford truck again.  Unless the truck is running over him.  And then backing up.  And then jumping up and down."

(Hey, reader -- we have a feeling that Keith will be the next Hank Williams, Jr., bitch.)

Sterling won't let go of the notion that Charlie Batch should be the new starter for the Steelers.

A reader points out that the Bus said the Steelers were definitely done before the Sunday night game and that they might be done at halftime.  "Did the Steelers win a game (or three) in the last hour and a half?"

Sterling says "plethora." 

Reader:  "Is Sterling Sharpe retarded?  Sincerely, Tom Jackson."

NBC really wants you to watch Friday Night Lights.  Who cares about a game between a 5-1 team and a 4-2 team?

Rex Grossman kind of looks like Mr. Spock from Star Trek.

Second half getting started.  14-10 Carolina.

Aaron Glenn tries to fumble, again.

Kremer says that Ken Lucas is out for the rest of the game with a groin injury.

Romo gets popped after the throws the pass. 

Finally, an announcer doesn't call Marc Colombo "Marco."

Great throw to Glenn on second and 20.

Madden just made no sense.  Maybe his Hall of Fame bust can explain it some more later on.

Nice stiff arm and spin by T.O. to get the first down.

Owens could have blown out a knee on that one.

Romo does a nice job getting away from Julius Peppers.

Fourth down coming up for the Cowboys.

Man, these Coors Light commercials suck.

We really miss Sunshine.  We recommend that ESPN not fire him.  Ever.

Cut that meat . . . cut that meat . . . cut that meat . . .

Pulled pork?  Isn't that how Ken Lucas got hurt?

Madden and Michaels talking about the difference between pork chop and pulled pork.

"What the heck do I know?" Madden says.  (Truer words were never spoken.)

Very late interference flag.

Nice catch on a stop route by Keyshawn.

DeShaun Foster runs it again without getting hurt.

How is that not another interference call?

"I pledge to never set foot in a Best Buy until they quit running those stupid-ass commercials."

Tom Delay says "C'mon Tony" after turning on his microphone.

Panthers moving the ball.  Delhome does a Peyton Manning impression after a drop.

Keyshawn drops an easy one.

How much did they pay Bill Walsh to make a fool out of himself on those Coors Light commercials.

We now know which ride the Nicktator roots for in NASCAR.

Why can't the Cowboys wear pants that don't show the sweat on their linemen's asses?

Nice pass by Tony Montana.

Julius Jones looks great tonight.  Little brother Ronde is proud.

Bullsh-t call on Chris Gamble.

Fasano is our paisano.

Cowboys can't convert on third down.

Holy crap Steve Smith returns a punt from the two.

That shark cage commercial is on again.  The guy probably also killed a couple of people on the boat, too.

Yeah, we really want to watch Deion Sanders play foosball.

"Who's the best quarterback in football?" Madden asks.  (We bet he doesn't think it's Peyton Manning or Tom Brady.)

Nice catch by Steve Smith.

Keyshawn claims that he lost the ball that he dropped in the lights. 

A reader wants to know who's playing on Sunday night next week.

Lame pass by Delhomme on third down.

Another Bill Walsh commercial.  We're reminded of how terrible he was as a sock puppet after he retired from the 49ers.

More promos for Friday Night Lights.

Nice move by Romo to avoid the rush, but then the ball gets knocked down.

Says a reader:  "I think Keyshawn has lost his speeds in the lights, too."

Madden says Kris Jenkins isn't a fat guy -- as they're displaying an image of his fat ass.

Cowboys on the move. 

Says a reader:  "Your blog without the Monday night crew is like Superman without his cape and Koren Robinson without a bottle of whiskey."

Hey, Drew Bledsoe has a new blog.

Andrea Kremer got a little tongue-tied on that one.

Since when is publicly saying "I don't agree with the coach's decision to bench me" taking the high road, Al?

Witten is on freaking fire with Romo throwing the ball.

Says a reader:  "How can ESPN show Rutgers-Connecticut in HD, but CBS has only three HD  NFL games per week?"

A reader suggests the following pitch for NBC:  "Do you love football, but don't like to watch it?  Well, then watch Friday Night Lights only Monday night."

Observes a reader:  "Watching the 'Boys O-line protecting Romo, I start to wonder if they just didn't like Bledsoe and didn't care if he got hit?"

Man, Romo is good.  That's a Tom Brady move.

Good thing they Cowboys gained 16 yards on third and 12, since according to Sunshine teams don't have 15-yard plays in their play books.

Fasano the Paisano catches another pass.

Romo just misses Witten for another score.

Says a reader:  "Who gives a sh-t if Napoleon Dynamite is living out of his car?"

A reader wants to know if the dude living out of his car is Dante.  (No -- Dante would have beaten the clerk at the gas station with his shoe.  And then stolen a TV so he could watch The Bachelor.)

We're starting to think that John Madden would like to pull some pork.

Cowboys recover Panthers fumble on the kickoff.

Hey Hoover -- you suck.

Madden says that Hoover's knee was down; we didn't realize that Madden could see through flesh, bone, and clothing.

Uncle Jesse got JACKED UP!

Why did Parcells look pissed that the Cowboys recovered the fumble?

Touchdown Cowboys.  Boom.  Just like that.  19-14 Dallas.

Man, that hole was huge.  (That reminds us -- Paris Hilton will be on MNF tomorrow night.)

Two-pointer to T.O.  21-14 'Boys.

Jake Delhomme is gonna get salmonella or E. coli is he doesn't quitting  sticking his hands in his f--king mouth.

Boo birds are flying in Charlotte.

Did anyone else see Tuna slap T.O. in the face?

A reader says that Paris Hilton is a wide receiver on Kornholio's fantasy team.

A reader says that Delhomme keeps licking his hands because the center has a raging case of the runs.

That flag should be on Rucker.

T.O. wide open.  Holy crap the Cowboys are gonna win this game after being down 14-0.

T.O. over 100 yards for first time as a Cowboy.

Why in the hell didn't the Tuna go with Romo from the start of the season?

Though Romo got sacked, a bunch of other guys would have gotten hit clean on that one and fumbled.

A reader wonders if T.O. is pissed because the Panthers P.A. announcer didn't acknowledge his first 100-yard game with the Cowboys.

Steve Smith looked awful on that muff.

Wow -- Roy Williams plays a little pass defense.

This one's over . . . Kornholio, you can go to bed.

Michaels says "disconsolate" again.

Tick . . . tick . . . tick . . . this one is O . . . V . . . E . . . R.

A reader wants to know what the Cowboys did to neutralize Steve Smith in the passing game.  Al, John -- any ideas?

A reader says that Julius Jones tore a strap on his jock and replaced it with one from a teammate on the sidelines; conjures memories of Hacksaw Reynolds taking a piss on the sidelines after that epic goal-line stand by the 49ers against the Bengals in Super Bowl XVI.

28-14.

Al looks to be getting a little fat.

There are some goofy-looking people in Jerry Jones' suite.

Words of wisdom from Madden, per a reader (and Madden, at least for the first one):  "Winning is fun, losing is tough.  Up is high, down is low.  Light is bright, dark is not.  Cheese is good, lettuce is not."

Delhomme fumbles.  Over.  Over.  Kornholio is snoring . . . and dreaming of James Denton.

Sunshine looked for an open palm.

That's a fumble.

Ruling stands.

Michaels is reluctant to call it the beginning of the Romo era.  Why?  Will Bledsoe start next week?

The Tuna gave Keith Davis a longer kiss than a man should give another man.  Especially when one of the man has a bullet in his ass.

Madden can't remember what happened less than two months ago.

So much for taking a knee.

Touchdown under review.

Maybe the busts at the Hall of Fame kiss each other when the lights go out . . . .

Who's the idiot who said the Cowboys might not score tonight?

Tuna is on the down low.

Real smart, Panthers.  Down 21 with less than 90 seconds to play and the starters are still in.  And getting hurt.

Madden says "thirdary."  The right word is "tertiary" -- and that's why Madden is far more popular than Tiki Barber will ever be.

A reader thinks that the Tuna has been raiding Broadway Joe's liquor cabinets.

Okay folks -- that all for tonight.  Get back here Monday night for yet another live blog.