Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001



As Page 2's movie theme continues, we're listing the 10 best quotes from sports movies.Take a look at our list, then send us your favorite. We'll run our readers' list later this week.
10] Mickey (Burgess Meredith) in "Rocky"
"You're gonna eat lightnin' and you're gonna crap thunder!"
9] Sidney Deane (Wesley Snipes) "White Men Can't Jump"
"You can put a cat in an oven, but that don't make it a biscuit."
8] Tony D'Amato (Al Pacino) in "Any Given Sunday"
"... On this team we fight for that inch. On this team we tear ourselves and everyone else around us to pieces for that inch. ..."
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  • Men's college basketball: Illinois at Maryland
    7 p.m. ET, ESPN
    Great opener for the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
    Men's college basketball: Duke vs. Iowa
    9 p.m. ET, ESPN
    Hawkeyes target upset in ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
    Bucks at Lakers
    10:30 p.m. ET, TBS
    NBA game of the year so far.
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    Stephon Marbury, Steve Francis, Jason WilliamsThey grew up watching Magic, Isiah and Stockton. So, you'd think the kids in today's NBA would know what it takes to be a good point guard. Unfortunately, only a few of them have a clue, so Page 2's Bill Simmons is here to review the five rules for running the point. THE SPORTS GUY: POINTERS FOR POINTS

    Is there a permanent full moon over the world of sports these days? For some reason, athletes have been acting even more strangely than usual lately. You can help. Take our Bizarre & Bogus quiz, and see if you can separate the real from the unreal.

    Nebraska not only took a big tumble in the BCS, the Huskers suffered a greater indignity after their lopsided loss at Colorado -- they've been relegated to the bottom five in this week's Page 2 Power Poll. Of course, they're not alone in the cellar as the Bulls, Lions, Panthers and Sooners share that sinking feeling.

    Ed GrimleyTom Welch
    Here's a great match, we must say. It's Martin Short as "Ed Grimley," left, and ex-Salt Lake City Olympic Committee president Tom Welch, who was cleared of bribery charges earlier this month. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future match for Page 2.

     

     

    The look on the faces of Ahman Green and Brett Favre said it all. Something had gone horribly wrong with John Madden's postgame turkey. Page 2 asked you to explain what happened with this strange bird, and you offered plenty of possible explanations. Check out the best e-mails for this week's Mystery Photo.

    Jarome IginlaHe's the most productive player in hockey this year, yet few people outside of Calgary and the NHL know much about him. Page 2 wants Jarome Iginla to get the recognition he deserves, so we're opening another case of The Berman Files to find a proper nickname for the hot Flames forward.



    NFL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
    Thursday Eagles 3 Chiefs 37
    Sunday Jets 3 Patriots 38
    Sunday Seahawks 3 Chargers 43
    Monday Packers 3 Jaguars 42½
    COLLEGE FB FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
    Saturday Miami (Fla.) 13½ Virginia Tech NL
    Saturday Oregon 10 Oregon State NL
    All Times ET -- Bold indicates home team


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    A heated college football rivalry spilling over into the streets of ... Los Angeles? Page 2's Chris Connelly is as confused by that as you probably are.