On a night when heavy rain pelted the Lions and Steelers for nearly a quarter and bolts of lightning led to a 73-minute delay that sent fans scurrying, Ben Roethlisberger found the best place to stay warm and dry.

Maybe he'll take a few snaps, throw a pass or two. Maybe he won't even get off the bench.

This is it, folks, the last time around for the Big 12 as we have known it. Nebraska is headed for the Big Ten next season. Colorado is going to the Pac-10, probably in 2011 as well. The remaining 10 schools are going to stick it out together, going "back to the future," as the commissioner describes it, with no championship game - but perhaps a new name.

Ndamukong Suh is all set to suit up for his first practice as a member of the Detroit Lions.

The Detroit Lions' biggest need is talent.

The possible No. 1 pick in the NFL draft is gone. Last year's starting quarterback is on the mend. And there are a couple holes in the secondary.