While We’re Waiting serves up a breakfast buffet of WFNY-esque goodies from across the web. Got something else you think we should link to here? Send us an e-mail at tips@waitingfornextyear.com.

Similar to what I did yesterday, here is a detailed breakdown of where the Cleveland Browns stand today: “Because of injuries, they have had to play three quarterbacks. Now they appear to be getting at least one back. Still, 2-5 is 2-5.” [Tony Grossi/Cleveland Plain Dealer]

Providing even more positive reports for the rest of 2010: “1. One of the reasons for optimism as the Browns enter the second half is they believe key players Joe Thomas, Josh Cribbs, Eric Wright and Shaun Rogers have all played well below their normal production. None are dealing with major injuries. They are challenging those players to simply play better — and believe most can do just that.” [Terry Pluto/Cleveland Plain Dealer]

A nice touch for a current Browns leader: “It was supposed to be Joshua Cribbs Day, but as usual, he reversed field.” [Marla Ridenour/Akron Beacon Journal]

Classic predictions of what’s to come in the NFL this week: “BYE AT BROWNS – Colt McCoy, known for his accuracy, mistakenly kicks Jake Delhomme in the ankle and then mistakenly kicks Seneca Wallace in the ankle. ‘I was just kicking around some ideas for our offense,’ he explains.” [BT/Whatzgonnahappen]

An impressive victory yet again for the Bucks: “The last time Ohio State went on the road, they were on the receiving end of some corporal punishment at the hands of Wisconsin. Still smarting from that loss and coming off an easy win against Purdue, the Buckeyes cristened their first visit to TCF Bank Stadium with a 52-10 beatdown of the Golden Gophers.” [Keith/Eleven Warriors]

But also, not really much more they could have done: “It’s hard to measure success in games like this. A one-win opponent raises expectations through the roof – or at least it would have if Minnesota hadn’t moved its games to an outside stadium – and a mere victory doesn’t necessarily mean it was a great night.” [Bob Hunter/Columbus Dispatch]

However, OSU received some help along the way: “With a 52-10 victory over the Golden Gophers, and with Iowa’s win over Michigan State earlier in the day, Ohio State moved back into a tie for first place in the Big Ten, with the Buckeyes and Spartans at 4-1 and Wisconsin and Iowa at 3-1. That means, in the final year before a Big Ten title game, Ohio State controls its own destiny for tying the all-time Big Ten record of six straight conference titles.” [Doug Lesmerises/Cleveland Plain Dealer]

Some top ideas for LeBron Halloween costumes. [Nathan Keys/Nathan's Nation]

Love seeing stories like this about guys just starting to find some playing time: “Manny Harris is doing it again. The undrafted rookie took advantage of his first opportunity and coach Byron Scott had a hard time keeping him off the floor the rest of the preseason.” [Jason Lloyd/Akron Beacon Journal]

Once again, finding articles that I blatantly disagree with and posting can happen. Check out these comments about where the Cavaliers fit in the Eastern Conference playoff landscape: “Sure the Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks are guaranteed playoff spots in the East. That leaves four spots open. Are you sure you can name four other of the above-mentioned teams that are guaranteed to beat out the Cavaliers for a playoff berth? I can’t.” [Les Levine/News-Herald]

Explaining the Cavaliers’ mindset in reference to that large trade exception: “The exception, which expires in early July, could allow the team to acquire a player making up to $14.5 million this season without trading anything back, or it could be used to make up any difference in salaries between the player(s) they’re acquiring and the player(s) they’re trading.” [Mary Schmitt Boyer/Cleveland Plain Dealer]

And finally, a note here on the history of the Tribe and the hot corner: “If the season started today, the Indians would only have eight players in their starting lineup. OK, that’s an exaggeration. But not by much. If you were paying attention — and who could blame you if you weren’t? — the Indians in 2010 didn’t have a third baseman.” [Jim Ingraham/News-Herald]

–
Photo above via AP Photo/Bill Haber