From the Department of Odd Coincidences: On March 4th, the NFL's collective bargaining agreement will expire and, in the absence of a new deal, the oweners will lock out the players.
On the very same date, and of only slightly lesser importance, the current continuing resolution funding the US government will expire and, in the absence of a new deal, the government will shut down.
On current form, I'm betting neither deal gets done.
