UPDATE ON UTAH DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR GARY ANDERSEN HEAD COACHING POSSIBILITIES:
A very credible source confirmed to me this morning (Tuesday) that Andersen is meeting with Utah State officials for a second time today to discuss that opening further.  As far as my source knows, he is the first to get a second interview and today they will be discussing budgetary issues which includes salary for himself as well as assistants etc.  As we have talked about on the show, if the terms are right Andersen may take that job by the end of the week.  However he has also been contacted by the search firms for San Diego State and New Mexico for their vacant head coaching positions.  As for Utah don’t rule them out either about making a push to keep him as their Defensive Coordinator.  If Kyle Whittingham would happen to leave for the Washington job (in my opinion, not likely to happen), Andersen would be the favorite to take over the Utes position.  When it’s all said and done, it’s good to be Gary right now.  Keep checking the blog and listening to 1280 The Zone for all the latest news.

NFL TOP 5…BOTTOM 5 (Record/Last wk’s ranking):
TOP 5:
5) PANTHERS (9-3; UR): Impressive come from behind win over GB.
4) BUCS (9-3; #5):  Def carries with 2 big int’s late in win over Saints.
3) STEELERS (9-3; #4): Breaks open tight game with 30 straight points vs. NE.
2) TITANS (11-1; #3):  Granted it was the Lions but 292 rushing yds is still impressive. 
1) GIANTS (11-1: #1):  Who needs Burress as Eli throws for 305 in win over Wash.
Dropped out: JETS

BOTTOM 5:
5) CHIEFS (2-10; #2):  Thigpen drives team 91yds in victory over Raiders.
4) RAMS (2-10; #3):  Rams play Fish tough in 16-12 loss. 
3) SEAHAWKS (2-10; #5):  Doesn’t even put up a fight on Turkey Day loss to Cowboys.
2) BENGALS (1-10-1; #4):  Gives up 451yds while getting just 155 in blowout loss to Ravens. 
1) LIONS (0-12; #1):  Quest for 0-16 continues by ruining all our Thanksgivings with blowout loss to Titans.  May be the worst team I have ever seen. 
Dropped out:  NONE