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Jerry Rice and Michael Jordan. Both been called the best to ever play their games. Both still amazing us in their late 30s. Both come up big in the record book -- and MJ would be bigger without those damn retirements. So, a heckuva comparison can be made, right? Page 2's Ralph Wiley and his pal Road Dog can't even agree on that.
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Armed with his DirecTV hookup, the Sports Guy watches more regular-season NBA games than just about anyone -- much to the chagrin of the Sports Gal. So, as the 2001-02 season approaches its midpoint, our man is here to answer 10 questions about the first half. Find out what he rates as the saddest, stupidest and most shocking moments of the year, plus a lot more.

10 Burning Questions NFL Firing Squad
Before he faces Maryland tonight in college hoops' "first" game of the year, Duke point guard Jason Williams felt the heat of Page 2's 10 Burning Questions. Everybody's All-American gave us the lowdown on Coach K's dancing skills, the best dunker in the college game and some inside dirt about his teammates.
Jerry Glanville was right when he said NFL stands for "Not For Long" -- and that was before Dan Snyder came along. Just this month, we've seen the ax fall on former geniuses Tony Dungy, Dennis Green and Marty Schottenheimer. So why stop there? Page 2 makes the case for why every coach in the NFL should be fired.


You've already taken a look at Page 2's list of 10 irritating things at sporting events that must stop immediately. We asked for your thoughts and you filled our mailbag. Check out our readers' top 10 irritating things at sporting events, and be sure to vote in the poll to pick the most annoying thing you'd like to see end.
10]  TV cutaways and interviews with athlete's families
"I actually sat through a Fresno State-Wisconsin game in which the announcers ignored a Fresno comeback to have a phone conversation with David Carr's wife!"
9]   Halftime interviews with coaches
"I would rather watch a commercial, because, at least the outcome is less predictable."
8]   Men bringing baseball gloves to the park
"There should be a law that no male over age 14 can bring a glove to a baseball game."
7]   Football coaches getting doused with Gatorade
"Its the on-field equivalent of 'The Wave.' "
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NFL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Saturday Bears 2½ Eagles 32½
Saturday Patriots 3½ Raiders 40½
Sunday Steelers 5½ Ravens 32
Sunday Rams 10 Packers 54½
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Thursday Duke 9½ Maryland NL
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GATHERING MOSS
Instead of another bashing of Randy Moss, Bob Halloran thanks the Vikes receiver for showing us we can always try harder.

THE SPORTS GUY
Bill Simmons goes from Charlie Sheen to Britney Spears to Joan Rivers in less than 100 moves in his latest ramblings column.

SMELLING A RAT
Whitey Herzog's charges of reverse racism in baseball have Page 2's Ralph Wiley smelling a rat.

MASCOT LOVE
After Indiana University announced it would relent and develop a mascot, Dan Shanoff pondered the endless possibilities for the Hoosiers.

PERILOUS PRETZEL
George W. Bush isn't the first president put in harm's way while watching sports. Jim Caple reviews the history of peril in the Oval Office.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's the star of "Today" and a guy who hopes to be a star Saturday. Page 2 has received 13 requests for this match of "Today Show" host Matt Lauer, left, and Raiders QB Rich Gannon. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.

Coyotes at Avalanche
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Men's hoops: Maryland at Duke
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This week's Game of the Year.
 
Jazz at Spurs
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Great matchup -- two years ago. Merely good now.
 
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