I've learned more and more quickly by participating in SO over the past year or so than I learned in probably the previous 2 years combined. FWIW, I'm more of an answerer than an asker. I learn a lot of things when I answer questions both by solving problems and by questioning my assumptions even when I know the answer to the question.The smallest NFL market belongs to the Packers, which have the 70th highest populated television market in the country. The next smallest belongs to the New Orleans Saints, which is home to the 53rd largest TV market. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans was ranked in the mid40 range.

The union has challenged the structure of the NFL's TV deals in a pending case before the sport's special master, Stephen Burbank. The union's case contends the TV contracts give the owners what amounts to a lockout fund.NFL officials said Thursday that because the players would be paid based on a percentage of league revenues if the sides agree to restore