I wasn’t going to write about this, because we’re a family site, but I suppose we could mention that the 2009 calendar for the Philadelphia Cheerleaders is what is being referred to as “eco-sexy.” What, exactly, does that mean? Well, ecorazzi tells us that,

And it’s not only the recycled paper that’s got people, ahem, excited the women featured are also wearing organic cotton bikinis (or bikinis made from recycled plastic soda bottles) and flashing some additional green elements.

So. I’m not putting any pictures up from this thing, but the description of one cheerleader’s photo reads

DEVAN is wearing an organic cotton top with windmill graphic and organic cotton bikini bottoms; windmill necklace symbolizing alternative energy; pendant imprinted with the word ‘green’ made from silver collected from old film which was combined with an organic binder and fired to create a silver medium that is 99.9% pure silver; shell bracelet; stone earrings. [philly.com]

I suppose if we’re objectifying, it might as well be in a green fashion. You can takepart here to pre-order the calendar. Or, you could always takepart here and buy a Sierra Club calendar, too.   That might also help the environment.

Michael Strahan, the New York Giants‘ seven time Pro Bowl defensive end, has announced he is retiring from the NFL. Strahan is finishing his fifteen year career in professional football in style, coming off the Giants‘ historic victory, against all odds versus the heavily favored New England Patriots in this year’s Super Bowl. Strahan holds the NFL record for most sacks in a single season and before today’s announcement was the active career leader for sacks in the league.

Strahan had this to say today from California, “It was important that my teammates knew which way I was going before they got on the field to start the work to defend our title. It’s time. I’m done. ” You can see video of Michael Strahan sacking Patriots quarterback Tom Brady after the jump:

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Former NFL running back Herschel Walker released his new book “Breaking Free” today, in which he speaks about his bout with Disassociative Identity Disorder (DID) aka multiple personalities .

On ABC tonight Walker, 46, will discuss the book and his struggle on “Nightline.” Walker says after eight years of treatment he believes the disorder is under control and writing the book was a form of therapy.

For more on DID and other mental health issues visit National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). NAMI is America’s largest grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness.

While most of my Boston pals are still healing from the Patriots SuperBowl loss, some folks in Nicaragua and Romania are actually enjoying the Pats defeat. Well enjoying the gear given to them after the Pats defeat.

Thanks to the NFL and WorldVision( to learn more!) championhip gear meant for players didn’t go to waste, instead goods were shipped to needy children.

Some of the recipients were the smiling children at a school in the San Gregorio neighborhood in the town of Diriamba.

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After criticism from elected officials, the NFL decided it will allow church groups to show the Super Bowl on large-screen televisions, reversing its previous policy
Originally the NFL had said, such mass out-of-home viewing on a display larger than 55 inches, such as those held in churches, violated copyright and trademark law. Now the NFL has reconsidered it’s decision allowing church viewing parties to be advertised without legal consequence.

In a letter to U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league will no longer object to “live showings — regardless of screen size — of the Super Bowl” by religious organizations, The Washington Post reported.

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The Philadelphia Eagles aren’t famous for winning, but they’re number one in the NFL when it comes to curbing their football stadium-sized carbon footprint. From their organically fertilized playing field, to beer served in biodegradable cups, and stadium lighting from renewable sources like wind power, the Eagles score points for sustainability. Even the cheerleaders’ pom poms are made from recycled plastic.