The Toledo Rockets have had a tough year. After losing that double overtime thriller to Fresno St., the wheels have fallen off, save a victory over a team who not only had the wheels fall off, but the bumper, muffler, and radiator as well.

This is supposed to be the time when the team leaders need to step up. The captains rally the troops. The seniors grab the freshman by the scruff of their necks and drag them back on the practice field.

Or not.

Senior defensive tackle Sean Williamson was suspended for the remainder of the season for an unspecified violation of team rules, UT announced Friday. UT coach Tom Amstutz declined to comment through a team spokesman.

Senior leadership is overrated anyways. Why, just look at that other team that had the wheels, muffler, bumper, and radiator fall off!

With the Lions down 21 to 3 just before the half, I’m pretty sure it’s safe to premier this…

I’m just sad that it comes so late in the year.

New Goal: End the season exactly even.

• SAN FRANSISCO (-5) over Detroit. 90% of the Niners’ offense will come on the ground, and Mike Martz will cackle on the sidelines the entire game.
• BALTIMORE (-1.5) over Cleveland. My guess, Brady Quinn finally sees playing time. That makes me a sad panda.
• New York Giants (-13) over CINCINNATI. What, suddenly these chuckleheads are supposed to wake up and accomplish something?
• New York Jets (+9) over SAN DIEGO. Honestly, 9 points for the Chargers? The team that has lost two buzzer-beaters? Against Brett “Monday Night” Favre? Whatevs.

So far, I’m a Adrian Monk-tastic 4-4 on the year.