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When we're called upon, Page 2 is more than happy to perform a public service. Today, we're here to help former NFL coach Jimmy Johnson -- and anyone else who might have trouble telling the difference between Jerry Jones and Michael Jackson. So, if you're as confused as Jimmy was on Monday Night Football, check out our helpful guide.
HOW TO TELL JERRY FROM JACKO




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Bob Halloran has a peculiar problem for an ESPN broadcaster -- his kids don't like sports. His 11-year-old son doesn't even like to play catch with him. This got him thinking about where his child-rearing techniques might have gone wrong ... until he finally figured out he may have lucked into doing something right.

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Don't look now, but the Celtics are a half-game out of first in the Atlantic. As this Boston squad begins to make Tiny, the Chief and Larry Legend proud, we think one key player deserves a snappy nickname. Send us your moniker ideas for Paul Pierce in this week's edition of The Berman Files.
 Apparently, human cloning is on the horizon. The implications are immense -- medically, religiously, politically, philosophically. But don't sweat the small stuff. Here's what's really important, as Page 2 cartoonist Kurt Snibbe is quick to point out: You might be able to date Anna Kournikova.


After Page 2 presented its list of the 10 most disruptive athletes in team sports from the past 10 years, we asked for your opinon. Check out the readers' list, and be sure to vote in the poll to crown the No. 1 disruptive player of the last decade.

10]  Ryan Leaf
"Ryan Leaf: Bazooka arm, Skittles brain."
9]  John Rocker
"Michael Jordan wanted Dennis Rodman. Nobody wanted Rocker."
8]  Albert Belle
"Getting Hannah Storm to hate you is like getting fans into a Devil Rays game."
7]  Barry Bonds
"The guy had to hit 73 home runs to have his team like him."
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NFL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Sunday Eagles 2½ Redskins 34
Sunday Bears 3 Buccaneers 33
Sunday Ravens 3 Steelers 34
Monday Rams 6 Saints 51
COLLEGE FB FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Rose Bowl Miami 10 Nebraska 52½
Fiesta Bowl Colorado 3 Oregon 58
Orange Bowl Florida 16½ Maryland 60
All Times ET -- Bold indicates home team
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REVISIONIST "ROCKY"
As "Rocky" hits its 25th anniversary, R-Dub reveals six little-known facts about Sly Stallone's masterpiece.

DEAR RANDY
Perhaps Randy Moss is just misunderstood. Page 2 tries to uncover the real Moss by looking at his fan mail from kids.

THE SPORTS GUY
They don't have an owner, don't have any direction and have the same GM running things. No wonder the Red Sox worry the Sports Guy.

HEY, RUBE
The Good Doctor excoriates Sean Penn for wasting his gin, bemoans the rape of college football, and apologizes for bad NFL advice.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's former Bills coach Marv Levy, left, and the late comedian Pat Paulsen of "Smothers Brothers" fame. This match was requested by Charlie Budd of Boston. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Men's hoops: Kansas at Princeton
8 p.m. ET, ESPN2
No. 5 Jayhawks take on struggling Ivy Leaguers.
 
Blues at Blackhawks or Islanders at Devils
8 p.m. ET, ESPN (regional)
Two intradivisional matchups.
 
Heat at Wizards
8 p.m. ET, TNT
Riley and MJ reminisce about the old days.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Tues., Dec. 11: Ask Randy Moss
• Mon., Dec. 10: Heisman Hyperdrive
• Fri., Dec. 7: Remembering "Rocky"
• Thurs., Dec. 6: Coach Frankenstein
• Wed., Dec. 5: A Few Good Men
Other featured content:
• The Power Poll
• Mystery Photo responses
• 10 Burning Questions with Bill Bellamy
• Shanoff: Changing BCS
• The worst NFL coach ever
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001
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