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In pro football, true genius is defined by one simple concept: Do what they don't expect you to do. Page 2's Ralph Wiley says that lesson can tell you everything you need to know about Super Bowl XXXVI. Mike Martz got so caught up in his fancy playsheet that he played right into the Pats' hands ... and never adapted. WILEY: GENIUS AT WORK

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Page 2's Bill Simmons flew home from New Orleans on Monday -- but we're not sure he needed an airplane. Our man is still sky-high after watching his Pats shock the world on Super Sunday. That capped a wild week in which Simmons alienated many in the Big Easy with his impressions of their fair city, mocked the strange ritual of Media Day and rambled on and on about sports' biggest spectacle.

The Power Poll 10 Burning Questions
Not surprisingly, the Super Bowl champion Pats dominate this week's Page 2 Power Poll. But who's No. 1 -- mature-beyond-his-years QB Tom Brady, cool kicker Adam Vinatieri or the master chef, Bill Belichick? And which sank faster -- Mike Martz's genius rep or all that talk about a Rams' dynasty?
Standing between Tonya and Nancy has got to be awkward, but Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi found herself in another tough spot when she faced Page 2's 10 Burning Questions. She glided along smoothly, however, as she discussed subjects from "South Park" to her NHL-playing husband.


Now that Super Bowl XXXVI is history, Page 2 lists the the most memorable moments in Super Bowl history. Check out our top 10, then send us your choice for the moment you remember most. Later this week, we'll compile our readers' list along with a poll to crown the No. 1 memorable Super Bowl moment.
10]  The Fridge gets his fill
Not only did the Bears humiliate the Patriots 46-10 in Super Bowl XX, Chicago piled it on by allowing 310-pound DT William "The Refrigerator" Perry to score on a 1-yard touchdown plunge.
9]  Showboat runs aground
Buffalo WR Don Beebe chased down Dallas DT Leon Lett from behind and knocked the ball loose -- just as Lett was showboating his way toward the end zone with a fumble return.
8]   Wide Right
Scott Norwood's 47-yard field goal attempt sailed wide right as time expired in Super Bowl XXV, preserving the Giants' 20-19 victory.
7]   Kicking himself
Kickers are paid to kick -- not throw the football. Never was that made more clear than in Super Bowl VII when Miami's Garo Yepremian threw one of the worst passes in the history of football.
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NBA FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Tuesday Wizards 2½ Raptors 184
Tuesday Hornets 2 Celtics 188
Tuesday Pistons 1 Sixers 181
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Tuesday Florida 4 South Carolina NL
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THE DAY AFTER
Thirty years ago, Pat Toomay won a Super Bowl with the Cowboys. He describes the emotions of the day after -- and the tragic aftershocks.

SUPER SCORECARD
Who were the real winners and losers Super Sunday? Dan Shanoff rates everything from pregame to commercials to halftime.

THE WATER COOLER
Brian Murphy raises a toast to New England as he digs into a dish of crow served to him by vitriolic Pats fans.

BIG EASY VS. SLC
Page 2's Nick Bakay compares the host cities for the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics.
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We wouldn't recommend challenging either of these ladies to an arm-wrestling match. It's Australian Open champ Jennifer Capriati, left, and wrestler Chyna. This match was requested by Jonathan Piazza of Chicago. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Men's hoops: Iowa at Indiana
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Great battle in the Big Ten.
 
Raptors at Wizards
8 p.m. ET, TBS
Vince and MJ won't be talking UNC hoops.
 
Men's hoops: Providence at Connecticut
9 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Friars try to keep Huskies in a slump.
 
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• Fri., Feb. 1: Super Ramblings
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• Wed., Jan. 30: Media Day
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