Ellington

No one in this country has become bigger whipping boys than the NFL replacement officials. It doesn't even matter if they get the calls right, everyone still just wants to complain instead of giving these guys a break.

Thursday, Sept 27

NFL (7:20-11p.m. NFL Network): The Cleveland Browns at 0-3 are looking for their first win of the season against the Baltimore Ravens. ... College football (8-11p.m. ESPN) Stanford looks to stay undefeated on the road against the Washington Huskies.

Friday, Sept 28

College football (7-10p.m. ESPN): Due to time zone issues, it is hard to see the Hawaii Warriors play football, but they come to the mainland to face the BYU Cougars.

Saturday, Sept 29

College football (7-10p.m. CBS Sports Network): Southern Miss looks to avoid a 0-4 start at home against a ranked Louisville Cardinals team. ... College football (8 -11 p.m. ESPN) Ole Miss faces the number one ranked team in the country, Alabama Crimson Tide, on the road.

Sunday, Sept 30

NFL (3-6p.m. Fox): After a 0-3 start the New Orleans Saints now must play the Green Bay Packers on the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field in need a victory.

Monday, Oct. 1

NFL (7:30-11p.m. ESPN): Two preseason picks to make the playoffs face off in Monday Night Football as the Chicago Bears take on the Dallas Cowboys in Jerry's World.

Tuesday, Oct. 2

Documentary (7-8:30p.m. ESPN): The award-winning ESPN "30 for 30" series returns with "Broke," directed by Billy Corben.

Wednesday, Oct. 3

MLB (6-9p.m. ESPN): Teams to be announced.

Both the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (Louisville) and the New Orleans Saints (Green Bay) face tough tests this week. It still would be a nice time to see both teams get their first win of the year.