Sorry to hear about the knees. Hopefully it is just bursitis instead of a torn ligament or tendon. I had a painful knew when doing the leg lift exercises and my doctor said it was bursitis and to quite those leg exercises. I've had no problems since.
The Dawgs won again this weekend and have a good chance next weekend. It should be interesting in 2 weeks when the Ducks come a calling.
Columbus day is a holiday? Here in the NW, everyone always brings up tales of The Columbus Day Storm of 1962. I was a wee little lad of 2 at the time so I cant tell any tales.