A different take on the sports world.

• Former U.S. Olympic skier Bode Miller announced in an interview with 60 Minutes this week that on several occasions, he has skied drunk.

And you thought it was hard just walking home from the bar.

• According to several NFL sources, the Houston Texans will select Southern Cal running back Reggie Bush with the first pick in the upcoming NFL draft.

When news broke that Bush would be the top choice, Al Gore immediately called for a recount.

• Virginia Tech quarterback/problem child Marcus Vick was dismissed from the team this week for repeated disciplinary problems, most recently when he stomped on the leg of an opposing player during the team's bowl game.

So, uh, Marcus, seeing how you still have a year of eligibility left, we were kind of, you know, wondering … can you kick?

• The Detroit Pistons sold out their 100th consecutive home game on Friday.

To celebrate the occasion, Ben Wallace has promised to get a nice crewcut.

• So, let's get this straight. Against MSU on Thursday, Dee Brown scores a career-high 34 points, hits 3-pointers from as far away as Dublin, and basically does everything possible to beat the Spartans short of crushing Maurice Joseph's goggles and giving him a wedgie.

Against Iowa on Saturday, Brown misses his first seven shots, finishes with one more point (six) than turnovers (five), and reportedly may have clubbed a baby seal at halftime.

What can Brown do for you? Well, if you're a State fan, the answer is "cause an ulcer."