Interestingly, I watched the games on our upstairs TV, which is a Panasonic plasma connected via HDMI to a Pioneer receiver. I didn't notice the problem upstairs, even though the cable box is the same. Makes me wonder a bit, but I'm not going to worry about it. I've never seen the problem in any other circumstance, so I'll just keep an eye out for it. If it pops up again maybe I'll try getting a new cable box for the basement.

"[The Ravens] should be able to address the cornerback situation in the upcoming draft. What other positions are needed?" I hope we can cover the cornerback problem somehow. That was the main weakness of the team. In fact, it was pretty brutal at times. As to other weaknesses, I am one of those who believes that the most important positions are on the offensive and devensive lines. So, I always worry about the lines . . . .