It's that time of year again.

The time of giving and the time of hope for all, a time when anything seems possible. A time when people appeal and defer to a higher power: Santa Claus.

That's right, anything your heart desires can potentially be had with a nice letter to the man. A guaranteed 'A' on that tough final? An all expenses paid trip to Fiji just when it starts to get really cold in January? It may seem far-fetched, but maybe it's worth a shot.

But it's not just kids who send letters to Santa these days. The world of college football is not immune from asking St. Nick for a favor or two, and it just so happens I have happened to stumble on a couple of those requests.

Dear Santa Claus,
Can we please have two new teams to play in our game?
Sincerely, The Tostitos Fiesta Bowl

Dear Santa Claus,
Could we please have a coach?
Sincerely, Notre Dame

Dear Santa Claus,
Can you try and make sure that Notre Dame's new coach somehow goes by the name of Jay Paterno?
Thanks a million, Penn State fans

Dear Santa,
Could you maybe try to make sure that Auburn loses in the Sugar Bowl? I would really appreciate it.
Your friend, The BCS

Dear Santa,
Do you think you could find it in your heart to create some massive scandals at either Southern Cal or Oklahoma between now and Christmas? We don't want to be mean or vindictive, but we also don't want to be the 1994 Penn State team.
Thanks, Auburn

Dear Santa,
I've heard very good things about that new movie on ESPN about Dale Earnhardt, but I haven't seen very many commercials for it. Do you think you could get them to play some more?
Thanks a bunch, A sarcastic guy

Dear Mr. Claus,
Could you see it in your heart to get the wheels in motion for a Seinfeld movie? I'm pretty bored.
Your buddy, Kramer

Dear Santa,
Is it possible that you could arrange it so I don't win the Heisman?
Thanks in advance, Anybody who wants to be good in the NFL

Dear Santa,
Can we give our Heisman trophies back? Please?
Your pals, Chris Weinke, Danny Wuerffel, Eric Crouch and Rashaan Salaam.

Dear Santa,
Next time you're watching a game could you please not hit mute whenever a Levitra commercial comes on? For my sake, just listen to it once.
Love, Mrs. Claus

Dear Santa,
Could you please be extra nice to Miami and Virginia Tech this Christmas? We know we couldn't have won the Big East without them.
Sincerely, The Pittsburgh Panthers

Dear Santa,
For Christmas this year, could you please invent something even lamer than I am?
Sincerely, Thon bracelets

Dear Santa,
Please, do anything within your mystical powers to bring back the NHL; I'm begging you. I mean, come on, we're practically neighbors.
Love, Canada

Dear Santa,
This Christmas, all we want is a cake of our own. Actually, we just want the frosting. But a lot of it.
Sincerely, Rosie O'Donnell and Andy Reid

So there you have it folks, some real live notes intercepted on their way to Santa's compound and I swear they're all true. Here's to a happy holiday season and the hope that at least some of the above wishes are granted and that all of yours are too.