Thirty-seven thoughts for the victorious coach on today's national holiday:

I. Congratulations, Champion. Yes. Champion.

II. You'll hug your family. But this time, 800 million people will be watching you. Try to remember to fix your hair.

III. You might think back 30 years, when your gofer job entailed picking up Raiders or Oilers game film at the airport at 1 a.m., and then smile because you're at work and there's confetti stuck to your face.

IV. You'll fly home to fans lining the highways and overpasses to greet your team buses.

V. You'll have a downtown parade. It might be raining; you won't notice.

VI. You'll chat with a governor, hear a mayor, dine with the speaker of the house.

VII. Motivational-speaking agencies will guarantee you corporate gigs every week until training camp.