Picks of the Week: The Ones For All the Tostitos

In 2003, during the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, Keith Jackson created one of my favorite sayings. He said that this game was “for all the Tostitos.”

Well, Tostitos isn’t sponsoring anything this week, but I think that phrase still applies to this week’s three Picks of the Week.

First, it’s Mario vs. Emmitt for the “Dancing With the Stars” title. I don’t watch the show, but I’ve got to root for Mario since he’s a “Saved By the Bell” alum. Maybe they can get Elizabeth Berkeley (Jessie) next year. “Dancing With The Stars” airs Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 p.m. on ABC. Be sure to check out the Question of the Week Tuesday to vote for your choice…

Second, the time has finally come to crown a champion in NASCAR with the year’s final race, the Ford 500 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Jimmie Johnson needs to finish 12th or better to take the crown; but it won’t be easy. The Ford 500 airs Sunday at 3 p.m. on NBC…

But for my money, there is no bigger television event this week than the Ohio State-Michigan game. This one will decide who goes to the BCS Championship Game and you guessed it, play for all the Tostitos—or whatever product is sponsoring the game. Ohio State-Michigan airs Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on ABC…