1. Jet/Cord - Does anybody else notice the twinkle in Cord's eye when he's quietly but astutely listening to Jet ramble or comment? I think he's much smarter than people have perceived. I still have my hopes hung on the cowboys to hit the mat first.

2. Dan/Jordan - When I think back to the beginning of the race, I totally didn't think I would be pulling for them but I think the turning point for me was when they managed to pour the champagne in that huge fountain of stacked glasses and didn't mess up the task. Nobody else came close. If anybody beats the cowboys I guess they are the only team for whom I could manage a smattering of mental applause.

3/4 - Tie - Smugness prevails on both teams and I hate a cocky attitude. I have to say the models did do a fairly competent leg so I can't stick them smack at the bottom but rather will let them share that position with the detectives who put me in mind of a saying from long ago, "I wish I could buy them for what they're worth and sell them for what they think they're worth."

Parting thoughts for Carol and Brandi: I wonder how long their relationship will last now that the race is over. Me thinketh not too much longer...