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A poster advertising a tribute to John Lennon to be held at the Cavern Club in Mathew Street, Liverpool, England, Wednesday Dec. 8, 2010. Beatles fans planned to mark the 30th anniversary of John Lennon's death with a candlelit vigil at the city's European Peace Monument, which is dedicated to John Lennon. (AP Photo/Tim Hales)

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A monument to John Lennon in Mathew Street, Liverpool, England, Wednesday Dec. 8, 2010. Beatles fans planned to mark the 30th anniversary of John Lennon's death with a candlelit vigil at the city's European Peace Monument, which is dedicated to John Lennon. (AP Photo/Tim Hales)

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Maryland University football coach Ralph Friedgen, right, and East Carolina University football coach Ruffin McNeill share a laugh during a news conference in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, to promote the 2010 Military Bowl, presented by Northrop Grumman, to be played at RFK Stadium in Washington on December 29. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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FILE - This Nov. 26, 2010, file photo shows Pittsburgh head coach Dave Wannstedt walking the sideline during the fourth quarter against West Virginia in an NCAA college football game, in Pittsburgh. Wannstedt is out as Pitt football coach following a disappointing season in which the Panthers were big favorites to win a weak Big East Conference, only to finish 7-5 and qualify for a minor bowl. Wannstedt, highly respected by Pitt's administration, is expected to stay with the school in a non-coaching position. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

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The new Minnesota Gophers head football coach Jerry Kill talks with reporters during a news conference at TCF Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., Monday, Dec. 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

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The new Minnesota Gophers head football coach Jerry Kill, center, met a reporter as a microphone was being attached to his belt during a news conference at TCF Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., Monday, Dec. 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

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Kentucky coach John Calipari yells during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010. North Carolina won 75-73. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

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Entertainer Bill Cosby, left, and broadcaster Tom Brokaw talk during a news conference for the 2010 National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Awards, in New York, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010. Cosby, who played football at Temple University is the 2010 NFF Gold Medal recipient. Brokaw is the 2010 NFF Distinguished American Award recipient. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

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England golfer Lee Westwood holds the trophy after winning the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City, South Africa on Sunday Dec. 5, 2010. Westwood confirmed his year-end No. 1 ranking with an eight-shot win on Sunday.(AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

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FILE - This Oct. 2, 2010, file photo shows Oregon running back LaMichael James celebrating after scoring against Standford in the second quarter of their NCAA college football game, in Eugene, Ore. The small yet speedy sophomore is among the four finalists for the Heisman Trophy. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

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FILE - This Nov. 6, 2010, file photo shows Oregon running back LaMichael James carrying the ball during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Washington, in Eugene, Ore. The small yet speedy sophomore is among the four finalists for the Heisman Trophy. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

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Boise State head coach Chris Petersen walks the sidelines during the game against Utah State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, in Boise, Idaho. No. 9 Boise State won 50-14 for its Western Athletic Conference title. (AP Photo/Matt Cilley)

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Baseball managers Joe Torre , left, Lou Piniella, second from left, and Cito Gaston, right, join baseball commissioner Bud Selig at the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Roberto Gonzalez)

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New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi speaks to reporters at Major League Baseball's winter meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010. (AP Photo/Roberto Gonzalez)

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** FILE ** Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth (92) leaves the field after the Redskins beat the Tennessee Titans 19-16 in overtime during an NFL football game on Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)

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FILE - This Sept. 19, 2010, file photo shows Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy, left, arguing with umpire Jim Reynolds during a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, in Los Angeles. Tracy is resting comfortably at a hospital after collapsing early Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, at the baseball winter meetings in Florida. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, File)

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Washington Redskins defensive tackle and former Tennessee Titans player Albert Haynesworth (92) waves to fans as he leaves the field after the Redskins defeated the Titans 19-16 in overtime of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady after a touchdown by running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis against the New York Jets during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Toronto Maple Leafs' Mikhail Grabovski, left, of Germany, shoots the puck past Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth (30), of the Czech Republic, during a shootout of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, in Washington. The Maple Leafs won 5-4 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

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New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul, left, and teammates sit on the bench during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010 in San Antonio. San Antonio won 109-84. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)