Almost two weeks ago in this space, we questioned the wisdom of two nationally televised high school all-star football games going off at practically the same time. Well, if Sports Illustrated.com Andy Staples is right, there's more than just your garden variety commercial exploitation to worry about in connection with these games.

According to Staples, the decision on which of the two games to play in -- either the All-American Bowl in San Antonio or the All-America Game at Disney World -- may come down, in future years, to which one gives the better-looking athletic gear.

Ugh!