Most Valuable Puppy

Congratulations are in order for Puppy Bowl VI MVP Jake, a pug/Chihuahua mix. In a contest filled with big plays and a gutsy onside-sniff call, the diminutive pup stood tall, winning both the judges' and the fans' vote as Most Valuable Puppy. Given his pedigree as an alumnus of All Star Pet Rescue in Linden, N.J., perhaps it's no surprise that the Philadelphia-area resident claimed top honors. He displayed incredible athleticism throughout the game and sealed his team's victory with a late-game interception of Archie Manning's 12-week-old dachshund. Jake is now said to be considering pursuing a career in modeling or acting. Good idea, Jake -- strike while the iron's hot. And please do not forget to tithe 10 percent of your earnings to the ministry.

To view some of Jake's highlights from the big game, click here. And to see some of the action on the slippery midfield logo, as well as the innovative use of a hamster-piloted blimp in Sunday's game, click here.

Ready for kickoff

The day of the big game has finally arrived. Across America, fans will gather in front of the TV in their annual ritual. Food will be eaten, drinks will be guzzled, and players will give their all on the gridiron. Of course I am talking about Puppy Bowl V, a two-hour extravaganza of puppy play that will air repeatedly starting at 3 p.m. Eastern time today on Animal Planet. In addition to the rough-and-tumble puppy competition, the Puppy Bowl will feature a kitty halftime show. Let us pray that there are no wardrobe malfunctions.

The Puppy Bowl has revolutionized the broadcast TV industry, introducing technical advances such as the water bowl cam, which has been adopted by shows like "60 Minutes," "Nightline" and "Wheel of Fortune." And the big game continues to innovate: After this year's show, all the "free agents" will be available for adoption from animal shelters. So your favorite player just might wind up being your best friend.