It's that time of week again. The time of week that you, the Joe Six-Pack Fan, get a chance to vent your ire at a team, individual, coach, league, or anything else related to sports by throwing them Under The Bus. Without further adieu, here goes.

NFL

The Brett Favre Saga: is there anyone else besides me that is tired of all the drama? There is enough blame to go around there. Ted Thompson made a HUGE mistake in basically telling a legend he's not wanted in Green Bay. Thompson should have told him to take his time and if you feel like coming back, you're our starter. Ted Thompson gets thrown under the Bus, the media get thrown under the Bus, and Favre gets thrown under the Bus for flip-flopping.

"Pundits and Fans" that dismiss the Carolina Panthers: I would NOT sleep on the Panthers this year. Jake Delhomme looks like the Delhomme of old, the Cats had an excellent draft, and they picked up some key free agents. Jonathan Stewart is going to be a beast and he'll fit perfectly into the Panthers' power running game. The defense will be much improved. The "pundits and fans" get thrown under the Bus.

MLB

Oakland A's: they were still in contention when they traded Joe Blanton to Philadelphia for three minor leaguers. They have effectively waved the white flag. They have become the France of the MLB. In the last year, they have traded Dan Haren, Rich Harden, and Blanton. That’s three-fifths of an outstanding pitching staff. A LOT of teams would kill to have those kinds of pitchers and that staff. Now comes word that the A’s are considering trading stud closer Huston Street. WTF? The ownership should be ashamed of themselves. Charles Finley would NEVER have waved the white flag. He’d have never traded Blanton and Rich Harden; instead, he’d have found what he needed and filled those needs. I hereby throw the A’s small-minded ownership under the Bus. If I'm an A's fan, I'd be ROYALLY PISSED.

Alex Rodriguez: he left the All-Star Game early and didn’t support his teammates as the game dragged on and on and on. Derek Jeter stayed and supported his AL teammates. So did Mariano Rivera. I find it kind of funny the game lasted 15 innings and very few, if any, people showed up to Rodriguez’ party he was hosting after the game. Would Willie Mays or Bob Gibson have left an All-Star Game early? I don’t think so. A-Rod goes under the Bus.

NBA

Alonzo Mourning: he gave a benefit for charity that only raised 30 cents on the dollar due to the influx of celebrities and their perks. Sounds to me it was an excuse to party. Non profits that donate 70 cents on the dollar is considered efficient as per the IRS. But 30 cents? Hmmm, something fishy here. While I won’t throw him under the bus for wanting to raise money for charity, I will throw him under the bus for the inefficiency of his charity.

AUTO RACING

Danica Patrick: her act is getting old and tired. She was involved in yet ANOTHER confrontation, this time with Milka Duno. A cat fight. The IRL should seriously consider parking her and her team for a race. She can get away with this #### because NO ONE in the IRL has the BALLS to stop her. Someone should sit her down and tell her, "Next time this happens princess, you're getting parked for a race." Duno should have ####-slapped Patrick and IRL look the other way. Her #### is ####-slapped under the Bus.

GOLF

Michelle Wie: just when I was starting to buy stock in you again, you pull some boneheaded #### like forgetting to sign the scorecard and getting DQ'd while you were in contention for your first win. A good finish would have comfortably put you in the top 80, meaning an automatic LPGA Tour card and not having to rely on sponsor's exemptions. There is NO excuse for forgetting to sign your scorecard. WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING? At the very least, you learned a painful and expensive lesson. Maybe being introduced to the tire tracks of the Bus you're to be thrown under will serve as a reminder NOT to forget TO SIGN YOUR SCORECARD!!!   

Yesterday, I read that RCR will be fielding a fourth team for 2009, with sponsorship from General Mills. The #33 Cheerios/Hamburger Helper Chevrolet Impala will be coming to a Cup track near you. Speculation is running rampant as to who will be the driver. Here are a few names that are being tossed around, about, and thrown to the wind: 

Driver Clint Bowyer, right, talks with owner Richard Childress during rain delay at Bristol. Childress said he'll be fielding a fourth team in 2009.  (AP Photo)

• Bobby Labonte: he's currently the driver of the Petty Enterprises' #43 Dodge, currently sponsored by General Mills. General Mills will leave Petty Enterprises for RCR. Being a past champion, the champion's provisional is very attractive to that new team. The #33 would automatically be in the field for the first five races of 2009 should Labonte go to the #33. He runs a semi-full Nationwide schedule for RCR already, driving the #21 Chevrolet. And he has driven for Kevin Harvick Incorporated in the recent past in the Busch Series. The one downside is that he will be 44 years of age at the start of the 2009 Daytona 500.  
• Tony Stewart: I've been saying for the past year that Smoke would bring Home Depot with him to RCR in the #33. Doesn't appear that Smoke will be in the #33, as he is loyal to Home Depot and Joe Gibbs Racing. Stranger things have happened.
• Martin Truex, Jr.: his contract with DEI will expire at the end of the season. He is very talented, and he has the personality that would mesh in the garage with Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, and Clint Bowyer. He would be in superior equipment (see Dale Earnhardt, Jr.) to what he currently has at DEI. He made the Chase last season and generally qualifies well.

Now here are some drivers that may be outside the box.

• Dan Wheldon: he has already stated that he is interested in making the jump from IRL to NASCAR. Currently he is in the final year of his contract with Chip Ganassi. He's been very strong on the IRL ovals where Cup races are also ran, such as Chicago, Indy, and Richmond. Certainly worth talking to. 
• Helio Castroneves: I don't know his contract status in IRL, but could you picture him in NASCAR? He can flat out drive a car. Plus, he'd bring in even more fans to NASCAR. And the swoon factor would be off the charts.
• Ryan Newman: he would bring an analytical and scientific approach to the #33 car with his engineering degree from Purdue University. In years past, he's been rumored to leave Penske Racing for Yates, Roush, DEI, and Gibbs. Will this be the year he finally leaves Penske for greener pastures?

Currently, Bobby Labonte is the favorite to be the driver of the #33. He could be driving that car before the end of the season. If the report from Yahoo Sports is true, Labonte will be the driver of the #33. It would be a HUGE coup for RCR. We will know in the coming days.