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GREEN BAY, Wis. Ahmad Bradshaw Youth Jersey . -- Watching B.J. Raji rumble into the end zone in real time, Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy was as fired up as any Packers fan. When McCarthy had the chance to watch the key play from Sundays NFC Championship game victory over the Chicago Bears again on film, he managed to find a few teachable moments. First off, its safe to say Raji should tuck the ball away until hes safely in the end zone next time. And what on Earth was that hip-shaking celebratory dance all about? "He got two minuses on the play -- one for holding the ball out, and one for the dance," McCarthy joked. Risky ballhandling skills aside, Rajis pivotal play slowed a frantic fourth-quarter comeback attempt by the Bears and third-string quarterback Caleb Hanie. Rajis rambling 18-yard return turned out to be the winning score, setting the Packers up to play the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Super Bowl on Feb. 6 at Cowboys Stadium. "It really kind of happened so quickly that once the game ended, I felt like I was living the dream," Raji said. "Everything slowed down for me. I go in the locker-room, and the post-game, the stage is set up. So Im like, Man, this is really happening. Im turning around and people are handing out the NFC Championship hats and T-shirts. Im like, Man, this is coming true. Its just a blessing." And it was another big step in what has been an impressive second NFL season for Raji. While the former Boston College standout isnt nearly as well-known as fellow 2009 first-round Packers draft pick Clay Matthews, he has been critical to the success of the Packers defence this season. Given the Packers lack of defensive line depth, Raji doesnt leave the field very often. And despite the heavy work load, Raji seems to be getting better as the season goes on. Now theres no telling whats next for the Packers big man, although he does have an idea. Would you believe ... a 337-pound running back? Raji already has taken a handful of snaps as a Green Bay fullback, and is subtly lobbying for a chance to carry the ball. "Im more worried about winning," Raji said. "If Coach feels hes giving me the ball to win, Im very ecstatic about that. If Coach feels he needs me to block so he can run play action stuff or run the ball, Im fine with that as well. As long as we win, Im happy." Already, Rajis limited exploits on offence have earned him a nickname: "The Freezer," a tip of the hat to former Chicago Bears player William "The Refrigerator" Perry. "I was miked up for the Atlanta game, and one of the trainers came to me and said, You look like The Fridge out there," Raji said. "And I was just playing around, Im the Freezer. I was making a joke, just making light of the situation and having a good time with it. So I guess, in retrospect, I came up with the name." Despite any offensive aspirations Raji might have, his primary responsibility remains on defence, where hell be expected to disrupt the middle of the Steelers offensive line. And he knows hell have his hands full with Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. "Hes a very big guy," Raji said. "We played him last year and we had trouble bringing him down. I think we missed about four or five sacks on him just because he eluded us." And maybe hell catch Roethlisberger by surprise like he did Hanie, dropping back in coverage and grabbing a pass out of the air. "He jumps in front of the ball, quarterback never saw him," McCarthy said. "Just to catch and show his athletic ability (is impressive)." Charles Woodson was impressed with Rajis hands. "As a lineman, you dont get to handle that ball much," Woodson said. "So for him to come up with a catch and get into the end zone, that was huge." Raji got mixed reviews on his celebration dance, where he put his hands on his hips and began to swivel. He said some people loved it -- and others joked that he needed some lessons. "I got 170 text messages after the game," Raji said. "I havent read half of them yet. Its just been a crazy couple days." Authentic Marques Colston Jersey . Because of his job, Qiao would occasionally earn tips paid in US dollars by his foreign clients. Authentic Michael Crabtree Jersey . to deliberately crash in a race, receiving only a suspended ban from Formula One. Chairman of the Renault F1 Team, Bernard Rey, speaks to journalists after the race-fixing hearing at the International Automobile Federation (FIA)s headquarters in Paris September 21, 2009. Darren Sproles Youth Jersey . Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad gestures after his news conference in Istanbul June 8, 2010. 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After the Senators got through a game without receiving so much as a single power-play opportunity for the third time this year, Clouston was left wondering why his team cant seem to get some calls from the NHLs referees. Randall Cobb Youth Jersey . The 25-year-old Figaro posted a 4-1 record and 2.55 earned run average in six starts with Toledo this season. The right-hander broke into the big leagues in 2009 with the Tigers and went 2-2 with a 6.MADRID, Spain - Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon said Robinho can terminate his contract and join Chelsea but suggested he will have to pay a large sum to do so. Reacting to Robinhos stated desire to switch clubs, Calderon said it may not be necessary for Robinho to pay the astronomical sum specified in the buyout clause in his contract - US$177 million. "He would terminate his contract and the courts would decide what he has to pay. We want Robinho to stay at Madrid but this situation leaves us unable to do anything," Calderon told radio station Cadena SER on Saturday. Calderon said the Brazil forward must now write to Madrid informing of his desire to end his contract. In a statement issued late Friday, Madrid said it "would never retain a player against his wishes so we have no alternative to accept the unilateral rescinding of his contract." Calderon suggested that the statement did not mean Madrid would enter negotiations with Chelsea. "He can leave as early as possible but he must accept the consequences of rescinding a contract which has two years to run," he said. Madrid has already rejected a $47 million bid from Chelsea, although Robinhos agent, Wagner Ribeiro, has suggested that a $59 million offer from Stamford Bridge could still seal the deal. However, Calderon said that Robinho would not even be sold for $74 million. "No, because transfers take place when competitions are over. Not five days before the season starts. It is a lack of respect for the club, its history and the supporters," he said. RRobinho, who is under contract until 2010, pleaded with Real Madrid on Friday to sell him to Chelsea before the European transfer window closes at the end of the month. Charles Woodson Jersey. Saying Chelseas offer was good for him and Madrid, the 24-year-old striker said his aim of becoming the best player in the world would not be fulfilled by staying. Chelsea has reportedly offered Robinho a large increase on his current reported $3.1 million annual salary. The London club is also managed by his compatriot Luiz Felipe Scolari. Robinho, who joined Madrid from Santos three years ago, has reportedly been annoyed by the Spanish clubs refusal to allow him to play at the Olympic Games. Madrids plan to use him as a makeweight in its failed pursuit of Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo also persuaded the forward that his future lay elsewhere. Chelsea, which lost the Champions League final against United on penalties and finished runner-up in the Premier League, has already strengthened its squad for the new season with the signings of FC Porto full back Jose Bosingwa and FC Barcelona midfielder Deco. Robinho didnt train Saturday, a day before the second leg of the Spanish Supercup against Valencia at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. However, the Brazilian was included by coach Bernd Schuster in the 18-man squad for the game, setting him up for a potentially rough reception from Madrid supporters. "He has been picked because he is in perfect condition to play," Schuster said on Madrids website. "Im convinced that Robinho will stay." ' ' '