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 They have obscure sponsors, like Insight.com, AXA and Chick-Fil-A. They're played in out-of-the-way cities like Boise, Shreveport and El Paso. So, does anyone care about all these pre-New Year's bowl games? Page 2 sent The Sports Guy to Houston to try to find an answer at the Galleryfurniture.com Bowl.SIMMONS: LIVE FROM HOUSTON |
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 THE SPORTS GUY Bill Simmons used his unexpected tour of the Atlanta airport to sift through your e-mails for another "Yup, these are my readers" column. |  | |
 DIGGING CHICK After finally hearing a Laker game called by someone other than Chick Hearn, Eric Neel understands what Chick means to L.A. |  | |
 ALI VS. ALI How accurate was "Ali" with the real story of The Greatest? Page 2's Ralph Wiley compares the film with the original. |  | |
 THE WORST EVER? What was it like to play for the only winless NFL team since the merger? Page 2's Pat Toomay recounts his time with the 1976 Buccaneers. |  |
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  It's funnyman Dan Aykroyd, left, and a guy who has become a punchline for a lot of jokes in New England, Red Sox GM Dan Duquette. Page 2 has received 11 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2. |
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:• Fri., Dec. 28: Year in Review • Thurs., Dec. 27: Classic Ramblings • Wed., Dec. 26: NFL's All-Resented • Mon., Dec. 24: Let it Snow • Fri., Dec. 21: "Ali" review Other featured content: • Sportoon: Unhappy returns in NFL • The Power Poll: Best of '01 • The Island of Misfit Athletes • 10 Burning Questions with Dan Rather |
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