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	Throughout this long and chaotic season, superfan and degenerate bettor Hunter S. Thompson has jumped on the bandwagons of the Raiders, 49ers, Broncos, Colts ... even the Browns. All are dead and gone -- or soon to be, says the Good Doctor, who is now casting his lot ... and bankroll ... with the reborn Monsters of the Midway. THOMPSON PLAYS NOSTRADAMUS

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	While the rest of America was suffering through horrendous weather, airport nuisances, Florida State's upset of No. 1 Duke and the aimless movement of football coaches from job to job, Page 2's Brian Murphy was livin' large and mellow on Maui with Sergio and the group that used to be Earth, Wind and Fire.

Guys and Dogs		Mystery Photo

	When it comes to picking NFL games, do it Bailey style. Page 2's Sports Dog, Bailey, fended off a late challenge by The Sports Guy to win their season-long NFL predictions battle by four games. So while Bailey celebrates with a steak feast, Bill Simmons will be dining on crow.		If you thought the Miami Hurricanes swarmed the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Rose Bowl, check out Page 2's Mystery Photo to see what they did to ESPN's Lee Corso. We weren't sure what was going on, so send us your photo caption suggestions and we'll run the best later this week.

You know those folks who hang around too long after the party? Well, check out Page 2's sports equivalent, and then send us a note with your choice for the sports personality you believe should hang it up. Later this week we'll run our readers' top 10 along with a poll to crown the top person who should call it quits.
10]	Mike Tyson We know the show must go on. But must it go on and on and on and on and ... ?

9]	The entire dysfunctional Portland Trail Blazer family Fellas, this is getting embarrassing.

8]	Doug Flutie While we still have all those good memories.

7]	Anna Kournikova Then tennis won't be such a distraction for her.

6]	Patrick Ewing You're backing up Andrew DeClercq for crying out loud.

5]	Mark Messier To quote Walt Whitman: "Oh, Captain, my Captain, your fearful trip is done."

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NFL	FAVORITE	LINE	UNDERDOG	O/U
Monday	Ravens	12	Vikings	37
Saturday	Eagles	3	Buccaneers	33
Sunday	Packers	3½	49ers	39½
All Times ET -- Bold indicates home team Complete Line


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	BOOK REVIEW Gregg Easterbrook's "Tuesday Morning Quarterback" captures football's preposterous flavor, writes Page 2's Jeff Merron.
	HIT THE MUTE Ralph Wiley's feeliing under the weather, so trusty pal Road Dog steps in to rant about TV commentators and other peeves.
	THE SPORTS GUY Page 2's Bill Simmons offers part 2 of his review of the NFL season -- and he remains Dazed and Confused.
	THE STORY OF O The BCS was all about offense in 2002 -- from everyone taking offense with the system to all those points scored in the bowl games.


	If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.

New Twins skipper Ron Gardenhire, left, bears a resemblance to actor Mike O'Malley, who once was ESPN pitchman "The Rick." Page 2 has received five requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Men's college basketball: Oklahoma at Connecticut
7 p.m. ET, ESPN2
No. 7 Sooners mush into Husky territory.

Vikings at Ravens
9 p.m. ET, ABC
Do or die for defending Super Bowl champs.

Men's college basketball: Gonzaga at New Mexico
Midnight ET, ESPN
Check out 'Zags before tourney time.

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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Fri., Jan. 4: Daze II
• Thurs., Jan. 3: NFL Daze
• Wed., Jan. 2: The Hot List
• Mon., Dec. 31: Whocares.com Bowl
Other featured content:
• Sportoon: Hurricane force
• Berman Files: Jordan
• Being Mike Tyson
• The Year in Sex & Sports
• The Island of Misfit Athletes
• 10 Burning Questions with Dan Rather

Monday, Jan. 7, 2002