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	Never question Gregg Easterbrook's work ethic! As the NFL season kicks off Thursday, he offers a "prediction poem" for every team, explains why actress Catherine Bell is his prognosticating hero, recaps the Mars Hill-Virginia Wise Division III opener and even has a little fun at the expense of Oprah Winfrey -- all in a single column! TUESDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK

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	Twenty-five years ago, DL Pat Toomay made the longest journey an NFL player can make when he was traded from the winless Buccaneers to the defending Super Bowl champion Raiders. Today, Page 2 beings Toomay's series on "The Excellent Adventures of Pat, The Genius, John Madden and the Tooz." And you thought "The Sopranos" were a dysfunctional family!

Mystery Photo		10 Burning Questions

	Is comedian Chris Rock flipping The Bird to his New York roots? We weren't sure if that was the case in this week's Mystery Photo that caught Rock hanging out with the Baltimore Orioles' mascot. Check out the shot, then send us a note with a clever caption explaining what's going on or being said.		Why does Steve "Air" McNair hate to see Warren Sapp or Corey Fuller on defense? What's his plan for undoing bad memories of last year's Titans disaster? What would he ask Terry Bradshaw? Find out this ... and more ... when Page 2 hits nothing but Air with 10 Burning Questions.

SPORTOON

Countdown to kickoff is nearing zero. We know you'll load the refrigerator and stock your shelves with snacks, but don't forget those other important home projects. Page 2 cartoonist Kurt Snibbe takes us inside a typical fan's house for "This Old Sportoon."

With college football in full swing, Page 2 has decided to list our picks for the top 10 teams of all time. After checking out our list, drop us a note with your choice for the best college football team ever. We'll then compile our readers' list along with a poll to crown the greatest college football team of all time.
10]	Alabama (1961) Alabama went 11-0 in 1961, racking up 297 points and allowing only 25.

9]	Oklahoma (1974) The Sooners dominated college football in 1973 and 1974, going 21-0-1 ... but we give the '74 squad the nod because they won their first national title under coach Barry Switzer.

8]	Oklahoma (1956) Bud Wilkinson's 1956 squad was in the middle of a 47-game winning streak.

7]	Notre Dame (1947) Notre Dame finished its undefeated season by trouncing USC 38-7 at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum, and 41 of the Irish went on to play pro ball.
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COLLEGE FB	FAVORITE	LINE	UNDERDOG	O/U
10 a .m. Sat.	Notre Dame	6½	Purdue	NA
12:30 p.m. Sat.	Boston Col.	7	Stanford	NA
12:30 p.m. Sat.	Oklahoma	13½	Alabama	NA
7:15 p.m. Sat.	UCLA	7	Colorado St.	NA
All Times ET \| Bold indicates home team Complete line


	Got a comment about something you've seen on Page 2? Here's your chance to sound off to the editors and columnists. Plus, if you'd like to send an e-mail to The Sports Guy, here's your direct link to Bill Simmons.

	THE WATER COOLER The start of college football means Brian Murphy can watch wall-to-wall amateur grid action from his easy chair, while celebrating his long-lost youth.
	THE SPORTS GUY Bill Simmons says "The Karate Kid" should have been ranked among Page 2's Top 20 sports movies of all time and recaps the first three installments.
	CALLING HOME Do you know how ESPN anchors really come up with their home-run calls? Bob Halloran provides the answer, so "bring him the finest meats and cheeses."
	THE HOT LIST Nobody's hotter than Serena Williams in her new skin-tight outfit, but Dan Shanoff finds a few sizzling entries for this week's Hot List.


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

Sometimes we just have to bow to popular demand. It's tennis star Pete Sampras, left, and comedian Adam Carolla of "The Man Show." Page 2 has received 51 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Tennis: U.S. Open
11 a.m., 7 p.m. ET, USA
Men's fourth round and women's quarterfinals, at Flushing, N.Y.

Dodgers at Diamondbacks
7 p.m. ET, MLB Extra Innings
Last chance for L.A. to make a run at NL West leaders.

Men's basketball: World Championships
9 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Second round brings a reason
to watch.

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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Mon., Sept. 2: Drooling over Gridlock
• Fri., Aug. 30: Get Him a Body Bag
• Thurs., Aug. 29: 10 Worst Flicks
• Wed., Aug. 28: Crying game
• Tues., Aug. 27: "Hoosier" Daddy

Other featured content:
• Page 2 Goes to the Movies
• 10 Burning Questions with Spike Lee
• Johnson cartoon: Little piggies
• Makin' It Better: Serena's new outfit
• The world according to sports movies
• Sportoon: Anna Kournikova's Open run

Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002