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In a lot of ways, we're just like Mel Kiper Jr. -- except we can't get our hair to do that and we can't identify the deep snapper at Kutztown U. Still, that's not going to stop the Page 2 crew from pretending we're experts on the NFL draft. Check out our look at what will sizzle this weekend and our roster of the draft's best names.
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Every idiotic move you've ever seen in sports probably started with somebody saying, "Hey, that's a good idea." Page 2's Ralph Wiley has surveyed the recent sports landscape, and he now offers his verdicts on which ideas were good ... and which were very, very bad. Jared Jeffries, Charles Barkley and the Texas Rangers know which group they fall into.

Mystery Photo The Sports Guy's Review
We know the Sixers have had some injury problems, but installing a "take-a-number" display in the training room seems like a bit much. Page 2 couldn't figure out what was happening in Philly, so we asked you to explain all this funny business in our Mystery Photo.
 When his friends and family raved about "The Rookie," The Sports Guy had some serious doubts. See, Hollywood hasn't made a good baseball movie in ages, and then there was that G-rating. But when he went to see the Dennis Quaid vehicle, our man was pleasantly surprised.

WHAT'S HOT, WHAT'S NOT
To a lot of folks, the Canucks' OT win over the top-seeded Red Wings was a big upset Wednesday night -- but not to readers of Page 2's list of what's hot and what's not for the Stanley Cup playoffs. Check out our conventional wisdom, so you can look smart throughout hockey's second season.


You've already taken a look at Page 2's list of the 10 most overpaid players in the NBA, so now it's your turn. We've compiled our readers' list of the current most overpaid NBA players along with a poll to crown the No. 1 overpaid player in the league.

10]  Nick Anderson, Grizzlies
"He has been an invisible person on an invisible team."
9]  Juwan Howard, Nuggets
"His contract lasts forever and it only gets worse."
8]   Kelvin Cato, Rockets
"His intensity is comparable to that of a kitten."
7]   Grant Hill, Magic
"Grant Hill has been paid roughly $483,000 per hour while a member of Orlando."
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NHL futures: Odds to win Stanley Cup (4/15)
Red Wings 5-2 Senators 12-1
Avalanche 6-1 Blackhawks 12-1
Bruins 6-1 Kings 15-1
Flyers 8-1 Hurricanes 18-1
Maple Leafs 8-1 Islanders 20-1
Sharks 8-1 Canucks 22-1
Devils 10-1 Canadiens 25-1
Blues 10-1 Coyotes 30-1
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CRITICAL MASS
Page 2's Eric Neel reviews the latest in sports pop culture, including the new "Bull Durham" DVD, a book on poker and SI's article on posses.

SLAPPED AROUND
After renting "Slap Shot 2," Jim Caple says it ranks as one of the lamest in a long line of lame sports sequels.

THE SPORTS GUY
Shaquille O'Neal's Celebrity Birthday Roast was a waste of time and $9.95, but Bill Simmons says at least it wasn't as bad as "Kazaam."

MOCKING BIRD
In his first Tuesday Morning Quarterback column for Page 2, Gregg Easterbrook makes a mockery of mock drafts.

TOYS IN THE ATTIC
Bob Halloran collects memories the way sports fans collect memorabilia, but with one difference -- his collection is priceless.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's Nick Van Exel, who has brought a little extra punch to the Mavs offense, and former child actor Todd Bridges, who landed plenty of punches on Vanilla Ice in "Celebrity Boxing." Page 2 has received 23 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Golf: PGA Tour WorldCom Classic
3:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports Network
Good news for the rest of the golfers -- no Tiger.
 
Blackhawks at Blues
7 p.m. ET, ESPN (regional)
A classic Norris matchup, or Islanders at Maple Leafs.
 
Kings at Avalanche
10 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Game 1 in rematch of great seven-game series last year
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Wed., April 17: Icy Hot
• Tues., April 16: Mockery Draft
• Mon., April 15: The Master
• Fri., April 12: Just say YES!
• Thurs., April 11: Uppin' the Ante

Other featured content:
• 10 Burning Questions for Moochie Norris
• Bizarre & Bogus
• What the Heck Are They Thinking?
• 10 Burning Questions for Samuel L. Jackson
• Anna Kournikova vs. Marilyn Monroe
• Makin' it Better: Seahawks uniforms
Thursday, April 18, 2002
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