Despite offering Bobby Bowden two options regarding his future, neither of which involved returning as head coach of the Seminoles, Florida State graciously allowed Bowden, in what was his last game as head coach, to stand on the sideline for the Gator Bowl, wearing official team gear and everything.

After firing Mike Leach for endangering the safety of one of his athletes when he had him locked in a storage closet, Texas Tech University took things a step further and immediately destroyed all closets, storage areas and crawl spaces on campus. The school was hoping to achieve a safer environment for all of its students. However, after realizing the shortsightedness of their actions, the school quickly regretted its decision.

With few takers early on in their quest to trade Tracy McGrady, the Houston Rockets may be looking locally to move their former franchise player. Players from a local pick-up game in need of a regular tenth player have expressed some mild interest, and are willing to talk to the Rockets about acquiring T-Mac.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.