Overprotective Colts head coach Jim Caldwell has decided to lock his star quarterback Peyton Manning in a padded room for the next few weeks. Caldwell says the extreme measure had to be taken to ensure that his franchise player stays healthy.

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First he announced his resignation due to health reasons, then he quickly backtracked and said he will just be taking a leave of absence. Now, Florida Gators head coach Urban Meyer has announced a plan to retain his role while still spending more time with his family. Next season he will be coaching the team from the comfort of his family room.

Human behavior experts have looked into the recent happenings regarding Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr., and fear that if the two sides are unable to come to a mutual understanding, then the two men may eventually start throwing punches at one another.

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Brian Westbrook has been cleared to play this weekend after missing five weeks due to a concussion. Eagles' team doctors have cleared Westbrook to play in what will most likely be a limited role, despite the inevitability of him sustaining a new injury.

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The friction between Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress and Brett Favre took a public turn last weekend with the heated argument on the sidelines during the team's loss to Carolina. Childress wanted to remove Favre from the game, but the quarterback wanted no part of that. Favre says the issue has been resolved, as he and his family have suddenly moved to Sweden, ultimately ending his hot and cold relationship with the Vikings.

With 2009 winding down, and me visiting family for the holidays a weekend early, I thought I'd share some of Real Fake Sports Hidden Gems of 2009. These are some of the more popular posts from the old site that we transitioned over in the move to Bloguin. Be sure to read them all, and as always, share your favorites with friends. Until I post something new, check out my friends at PhillyGameday to get your satire fix.

Baseball Players Using Steroids Again Just To Get Noticed

Vikings Cause Penicillin Shortage Due To Teamwide Schism Outbreak

Team's Huddle Most Of The Time Offense Getting Little Publicity

C.C. Sabathia Tests Positive For Cheesecake

Eagles Team Doctor Successfully Replaces McNabb's Broken Rib With Jeff Garcia

Fans Hope Bears Achieve Cubs, White Sox Levels Of Disappointment

Albert Haynesworth Apologizes For Playing Football Near Tom Brady

Jamie Moyer Taken Out Of Starting Rotation, Sent To Nursing Home

Peter Gammons Predicting Yankees, Red Sox Super Bowl

Fan Drinks Oakland Raiders Kool-Aid, Becomes Violently Ill

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The Raiders appear to be nearing an end to their relationship with former #1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell. First the team signs J.P. Losman, then names Charlie Frye as the starter, and has now sent a moving van to Russell's home.

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Major league baseball's offseason is typically filled with news from the big market teams, such as the trade of Roy Halladay to the Phillies. However the Pittsburgh Pirates, a small market club, are looking to make a splash themselves, and have announced that they acquired a brand new hot dog machine for their concession stand.

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Much speculation has centered around the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints potentially choosing to play their starters in pursuit of an undefeated season. Clearly feeling left out and suffering from what appears to be an inferiority complex, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley has announced that his team will be playing its starters for the remainder of the season in pursuit of a 6-10 record.

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The St. Louis Rams are being praised by many for heriocally emerging from their locker room and making their way to the field, only to be embarrassed by the Tennessee Titans 47-7.