LaDainian Tomlinson: How I Feel About The Jets ...
LT returned to his home state of Texas this week for the Super Bowl -- but last night the focus was on New York ... as in, is the superstar running back coming back to the Jets????
LaDainian was all smiles as he walked into the Cool River Cafe in Dallas last night -- and dude couldn't have been nicer.
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NostraDumbo -- Elephant Picks Steelers in Super Bowl
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a LOCK to defeat the Green Bay Packers in the Super Bowl ... so says Angeline the Elephant.
The two-ton oracle made her official prediction today at a Steelers pep rally at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.
Among the festivities -- zoo officials fed their resident polar bears out of giant barrels filled with cream cheese ... barrels that were decorated with Aaron Rodgers' jersey number.
It's getting serious.
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Super Bowl Parking -- Big Money for Big D Locals
Move over Green Bay Packers fans ... Dallas area locals are also raking in the cheese -- by charging premium rates to rent their driveways to Super Bowl tailgaters looking for room to party.
With stadium parking jam packed -- and street closures all around town -- fans driving to watch the Pack battle the Pittsburgh Steelers are turning to neighbors of Dallas Cowboys Stadium.
We spoke to multiple residents within walking distance of the stadium who are renting out their driveways for as much as $500 a space ... and we're told they're getting scooped up!
At least one entrepreneur is even allowing the tailgaters to store beer in her fridge -- an especially sweet deal since the stadium is banning all pregame partying in its lots.
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Packers QB Aaron Rodgers -- Minor 49er
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers didn't always have green and gold running through his veins -- some revealing yearbook pics prove he used to be a fan of the San Francisco 49ers!!!
We've obtained photos of Rodgers from his Pleasant Valley HS (Chico, CA) senior yearbook -- where he was naturally voted "Most Athletic" ... and also got one of those embarrassing, yet heartwarming dedication pages from his family.
In one of the photos -- young Aaron is decked out in San Francisco 49er gear and proudly holding up his team pennant.
Fun fact -- SF passed over Aaron Rodgers in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft ... and picked Alex Smith instead. Good choice, San Fran.
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Marisa Miller -- Sexiest Super Bowl Pick Ever
The moment has arrived ... "Victoria's Secret" model Marisa Miller has finally made her official pick to win Super Bowl XLV next weekend -- but the real question ... WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?!
Because she's hot. Now watch the video.
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Bomb Scare at Super Bowl Stadium in Texas
UPDATE: The FBI tells us it turned out to just be a "false alarm." Turns out it was just trash.
The SWAT team has responded to Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Texas -- where the Super Bowl will be played next weekend -- after officials received reports of a suspicious package in the area.
According to FOX 4 News in Dallas, officials shut down some of the roads in the area ... and a member of the bomb squad was seen peering down a manhole during the sweep.
So far, no one has been evacuated from the stadium.
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Super Bowl VIPs -- The Most Expensive Menu in Texas
The Super Bowl ain't just about the game -- it's about the food -- and TMZ has learned the BALLERS who shelled out thousands for a luxury box in Arlington will be gorging on some GOURMET Texas grub!!!
According to Legends Hospitality Management -- the people in charge of feeding the fat cats at Cowboys Stadium when the Green Bay Packers battle the Pittsburgh Steelers -- the suites will be stocked with everything from a truffled Mac 'n Cheese bar to Moon Pies!
We're told the theme for the menu is "comfort food" -- and the meals will be served in 3 AWESOME shifts ... including:
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-- French Onion Dip
-- House Made Spiced Kettle Chips
-- Jalapeño White Cheddar Popcorn and Texas Pecan Kettle Corn
-- A Winter Fruit Presentation
-- Tenderloin of Beef
-- Southern Chicken Salad
-- Fruits and Nuts
-- Miniature Kaiser Rolls
NY Jets Championship Gear -- HUGE in Zambia
What's bad for the NY Jets is GREAT for Zambia, Romania, Armenia, and Nicaragua -- because they're all getting free Jets gear ... that happens to contain a slight historical error.
TMZ has learned ... the boxes and boxes of pre-printed official Jets and Bears championship apparel and towels are headed to an organization called "World Vision" -- which is dedicated to helping the less fortunate in impoverished communities worldwide.
We're told the gear will be distributed to the aforementioned countries in March -- along with the pre-made merchandise for the squad that LOSES in the Super Bowl.
FYI -- it's the second year in a row the Jets have donated their AFC championship gear to a greater cause. They're very generous.
