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12.29.11 THE GAME PLAN

December 29, 2011 at 10:26PM

12.29.11 THE GAME PLAN THE BUZZ Christian Ponder passed his concussion test and is expected to start Sunday. Now comes the tougher test: Winning the battle of public opinion.

REMOTE PATROL You didn't forget, right? Always remember the Alamo (Bowl). One more look at Heisman winner Robert Griffin III. Baylor vs. Washington, 8, ESPN.

Click pick From frustrated Oakland fan @AnsonCasanares: "Shenanigans in the bleachers will be more entertaining to watch than the 2012 Oakland A's."

STAR GAZING The Yankees' Alex Rodriguez went to Germany for plasma-rich platelet injections in his right knee and left shoulder. It's apparently legal -- and weird.

FAST FACT Closer Andrew Bailey, acquired from the A's by the Red Sox, has some impressive career numbers. Opponents are batting just .188 against him lifetime.

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