Tim Tebow Super Bowl Ads to Steal the Show.

The most discussed topic leading up to the Super Bowl might not have anything to do with the Saints or Colts. Former Florida Quarterback and potential NFL Draft Pick Tim Tebow is scheduled to appear in two pro-life commercials during the game. It’s not known what the contents of the commercials are, but they are paid for by Focus on the Family and said to celebrate life. Abortion groups are trying to pull the ad from CBS. The back story is Tebow was born in the Philippines, his mother a Christian missionary was urged to have an abortion. I wonder how Tebow will use his platform as a Pro and will he be outspoken. Also will he have an effect on how other athletes use their public presence?

Tim might remind people there are more important things in life than football games. I have a feeling we'll see a lot of anti Tebow stories over the next few weeks.

Victoria Azarenka: The New Queen of Tennis?

This is the year for Victoria Azarenka. She has a chance to become the new star of women's tennis. The WTA certainly could use a fresh face capable of contending on a regular basis for the next half decade. The 20 year old Azarenka, who hails from Belarus has the opportunity to be that star.

First she'll have to beat the current queen of tennis Serena Williams today at the Australian Open. Serena is with out question one of the three top players in history of tennis, and when healthy and determined possibly the best.

Azarenka did make the Australian Open Final back in 2008, and the French Open final last year, so she isn't an unknown. The fact that she is somewhat familiar with the spotlight should have her prepared to reach the next level. However now she has finally grown into her 5'11 frame, and looks ready to emerge as a top player in the women's game. Women's Tennis needs some fresh faces, especially one that can be at the top for the next five years.

The WTA certainly needs a star, for that matter they could use a couple. Ivanovic and Jankovic have failed to live up to their billing. The William Sisters are probably in the last few years of their careers. Venus and Serena have always done things their own way, so they could dominate for another few years or just decide to move on to other things. Unfortunately for them, their only consistent rivals have been themselves. Maria Sharapova is always injured and never plays enough to attract fans to women's tennis. Her love of the camera and focuses off the court, still leaves the need for a player who is most known for accomplishments on the court.

The worry is Vika will spend too much time doing photo shoots like this one for FHM. She does like shopping as anyone follows her - @vika7 comes to find out. The fact that is great friends with follow young tennis players Caroline Wozniacki, Svetlana Kuznetsova, and others should help her focus on tennis. I just have the impression after interviewing her that she's grounded enough and has the desire to want to be a star tennis player

Of course if this is her year, she has to beat Serena today before this conversation can go any further.

New World Soccer / Footbal Club Rankings

Our New World Soccer Club Rankings for 1-18-10 are out.

To Celebrate here is a little Samba courtesy of Ronaldinho from 4th ranked AC Milan

09-10 College Football Champions: Boise St. & Alabama

As we know but sometimes forget, there is no NCAA College Football Champion. There is something called the BCS Championship, but what is that anyway. If the BCS can name a champion, so can RizzoSports.com, which we've been doing in recent years. Until College Football comes up with a better system, (the simple +1 game if needed would work) most years we're left with confusion. The BCS uses sports writers, can anyone think of a more biased group? Here at RizzoSports.com we're unbiased and fair, we'll at least more so the sports media. We're not picking based on who we think would win if team x played team y. Last year we named Utah as lone Champions of College Football, this we again have co-champions.

2009-2010 RizzoSports.com College Football Champions

Alabama - 14-0

Boise St. 14-0

BCS Title Game Pick: Texas to Win

We’re going to pick Texas to win the BCS Title Game tonight. Just to be different, so many people are picking Alabama, we’re going to go with Texas. You have to remember it’s been so long since these teams last played, therefore anything can happen. There is a chance Alabama could come out a little rusty, same for Texas we’ll see. The longer layoff in theory favors the underdog. If Alabama can throw the ball well, then they’ll beat Texas. However we’re picking Texas in an upset.

2009-10 College Football Bowl Picks

Brian goes 10-4 to take the lead. We'll Pick the two final games tonight on RSW!!!!

On Tuesday night December 22, myself and Brian Sakowski will pick the winners of the following major college football bowl games. We'll hold off until the January 5th show to pick the winners of the Orange and BCS Bowls. If you can't watch on local cable remember you can watch live online at 7:30pm on familylivetv.com. We invite you to either post your selections or email them to us at rizzosports at gmail. Thanks to everyone who followed our college football picks all season long.

Meineke Car Care Bowl - 12/26 (4pm ESPN)
North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh

Emerald Bowl - 12/26 (8pm ESPN)
USC vs. Boston College

Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl - 12/27 (8pm ESPN)
Clemson vs. Kentucky

AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl - 12/28 (4pm ESPN)
Georgia vs.Texas A&M

Champs Sports Bowl - 12/29 (8pm ESPN)
Wisconsin vs. Miami (FL)

Pacific Life Holiday Bowl - 12/30 (8pm ESPN)
Nebraska vs. Arizona

Brut Sun Bowl - 12/31 (2pm CBS)
Stanford vs. Oklahoma

Chick-fil-A Bowl - 12/31 (8pm ESPN)
Tennessee vs. Virginia Tech

Outback Bowl - 1/1 (11am ESPN)
Auburn vs. Northwestern

Konica Minolta Gator Bowl - 1/1 (1pm CBS)
Florida State vs. West Virginia

Capital One Bowl - 1/1 (1pm ABC)
LSU vs. Penn State

Rose Bowl Game presented by Citi - 1/1 (5pm ABC)
Oregon vs. Ohio State

Allstate Sugar Bowl - 1/1 (8pm Fox)
Cincinnati vs. Florida

AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic - 1/2 (2pm Fox)
Mississippi vs. Oklahoma State

Tostitos Fiesta Bowl - 1/4 (8pm Fox)
TCU vs. Boise State

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FedEx Orange Bowl - 1/5 (8pm Fox)
Georgia Tech vs. Iowa

FedEx BCS National Championship Game 1/7 (8pm ABC)
Alabama vs. Texas

Mike - (40-25 / .615) Pitt, USC, Clemson, Georgia, Miami, Arizona, Oklahoma, VT, Auburn, WVU, Oregon, LSU, Oregon, Florida, Okla St. TCU
Brian - (35-20 / .636) Pitt, USC, Clemson, Georgia, Miami, Nebraska, Oklahoma, VT, Auburn, WVU, PSU, Oregon, Florida, Okla St., TCU
Sean - (40-25 / .615)

It's pretty much a dead heat, and anything can happen during bowl season.