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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg sits on the bench after leaving the game at the top of the third inning during a spring training game against the Houston Astros at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Sunday, March 4, 2012. The Nationals lost to the Astros 10-2. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) is pulled by Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson, second from right, at the top of the third inning during a spring training game against the Astros at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Sunday, March 4, 2012. The Nationals lost 10-2. Also pictured is Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos, right. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg pitches against the Houston Astros during a spring training game at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Sunday, March 4, 2012. The Nationals lost to the Astros 10-2. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2010, file photo, Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams looks on during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons. Williams, the former Saints defensive coordinator, apologized for running a bounty program that targeted opposing players for injuries. The NFL on Friday said that it had found between 22 and 27 Saints participated in the program over the last three seasons, and that players including quarterbacks Kurt Warner and Brett Favre were targeted. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
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Georgetown's Sugar Rodgers reacts in the second half against West Virginia during the quarterfinals of the Big East women's tournament in Hartford, Conn., Sunday, March 4, 2012. West Virginia won 39-32. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
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Musician Ryan Leslie (left) meets last month with former NFL football player Darren Howard at the first-ever NFL Business of Music Boot Camp at New York University's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music. This week, the league offered an assist to current and former players like Mr. Howard who are trying to find their footing in a business that can be just as brutal and unforgiving as football. (Associated Press)
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Former NFL football player Darren Howard takes part last month in the first-ever NFL Business of Music Boot Camp at New York University's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music. Each player was paired with a mentor to coach him. (Associated Press)
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Washington Wizards guard John Wall dribbles against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving during the second half Saturday, March 3, 2012, in Washington. The Wizards won 101-98. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Sean Bean as Eddard Stark in the Blu-ray release "Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season." (Courtesy HBO Home Video)
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Roger Federer holds the winning trophy after defeating Andy Murray in the men's singles final at the Emirates Dubai ATP Tennis Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday, March 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
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Virginia Tech's Dorenzo Hudson chases the ball against Duke's Miles Plumlee and Tyler Thornton during the second half in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. Duke won 70-65 in overtime. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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Florida State guard Michael Snaer draws an offensive foul from Virginia forward Mike Scott during the first half Thursday, March 1, 2012, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
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Lehigh guard C.J. McCollum shoots over American defenders during the semifinals of the Patriot League tournament Saturday, March 3, 2012, in Bethlehem, Pa. (AP Photo/The Express-Times, Matt Smith)
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Washington Wizards' Jordan Crawford will get the start Saturday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers in place of Nick Young. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)
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Washington Capitals head coach Dale Hunter reacts behind the bench during the third period of their game against the New Jersey Devils on Friday, March 2, 2012, in Washington. New Jersey shut out the Capitals 5-0. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)
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Danell Leyva, left, and Jordyn Wieber pose after winning the American Cup gymnastics competition at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday, March 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) runs to second base in the second inning as the Washington Nationals play the Houston Astros during spring training at the Osceola County Stadium, Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, March 3, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Washington Nationals pitcher Edwin Jackson (33) pitches in the first inning as the Washington Nationals play the Houston Astros during spring training at the Osceola County Stadium, Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, March 3, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) signs autographs for fans before the Washington Nationals play the Houston Astros during spring training at the Osceola County Stadium, Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, March 3, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
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Washington Nationals pitcher Edwin Jackson (33) warms up before the Washington Nationals play the Houston Astros during spring training at the Osceola County Stadium, Kissimmee, Fla., Saturday, March 3, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)