"Dancing with the Stars" finalist Emmitt Smith and Mario Lopez dance off last night in the much-watched finale. But when it all came down to announcing the winner, I was screaming Mario Lopez partial because I was and still am a "Saved by the Bell" fan. Emmittt, however, was crowned the champion! Was this all because he used to be a NFL baller? Naw I think the best man won. Way to go, Emmitt! Better luck next time, Mario!

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"Emmitt Smith danced off with the mirror ball. The three-time Super Bowl champion, who proved to be as nimble on his feet in the ballroom as on the football field, was named the winner of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" Wednesday night. With the victory came the glittering trophy. The NFL's all-time leading rusher beat out actor Mario Lopez."