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It was a weekend for The Water Cooler Hall of Fame, and Page 2's Brian Murphy spent it in the city so nice they named it twice. Pete and Andre turned back the clock in Flushing. A flurry of fantastic finishes shook the NFL. The Williams sisters played nice, and Michael Vick broke ankles. The Murph recaps it all from Times Square.
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In Part 2 of Pat Toomay's series on the birth of the Raider Nation, the former NFL lineman meets Raiders royalty, is welcomed by The Tooz, discovers that John Madden is not your typical coach, and is introduced to his competition, Charlie Philyaw. As we learned in Part 1, life with Oakland's outlaws is far different than Toomay's previous stops in Dallas and Tampa.

Riddle Me This ... 10 Burning Questions
Why did Baskin Robbins stop at 31 flavors? Could Randy Johnson throw a perfect game if his team commits an error? And which hand do umpires use to signal the number of strikes? Page 2's Bob Halloran admitted he couldn't solve these riddles, but his readers came forward to offer the answers.
 "Are you ready for some screwball?" Funnyman Drew Carey will provide ABC's new lead-in to Monday Night Football -- and there's no better spot for a guy who loves punchlines and pigskins. We caught up with Carey for 10 Burning Questions and asked him about his athletic exploits ... and sex appeal.

NFL STUD AND DUD OF WEEK 1
Were you as confused Sunday as Buffalo's special teams? Well, don't throw your helmet in disgust. Let Page 2 cartoonist Larry Johnson recap Week 1 of the NFL season for you with his quick look at the top stud and dud from Sunday's action.


We've given you the best, so now it's time for the worst. Page 2 has compiled our choices for the 10 worst college football teams of all time. After taking a look at the list, send us your pick for the worst team ever. Later this week, we'll compile our readers' list along with a poll to crown the worst of them all.
10]  Virginia (1958-60)
Coach Richard Voris' Cavaliers set an ACC record for futility when they lost 28 in a row, going 0-10 in 1959 and 1960.
9]  New Mexico State (1988-90)
One new assistant coach, watching his first practice, said, "Lord have mercy on our souls."
8]  Marietta College (1980-84)
Between Sept. 27, 1980, when the Pioneers defeated Otterbein 14-7, and the start of the 1984 season, they were outscored 1,124 to 148.
7]  Duke (1999-2001)
Blue Devils' coach Carl Franks explained what, exactly, the problem was: "Winning football games has certainly been harder than I anticipated."
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NFL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
9 p.m. Mon. Steelers 2½ Patriots 37½
1 p.m. Sun. Colts 3 Dolphins 46½
1 p.m. Sun. Packers 2½ Saints 46
4:15 p.m. Sun. Rams 13 Giants 46
4:15 p.m. Sun. 49ers 3½ Broncos 44
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THE SPORTS GUY
Leave it to Bill Simmons to use "Caddyshack" to preview the NFL season in two parts. Like Brett Favre flushed from the pocket, The Sports Guy pulls it off.

VENUS' SECRET
Ralph Wiley marvels at tennis' nurturing champion, Venus Williams, who only has four Grand Slam titles.

OFF COURSE
Although both are serious problems, gender discrimination is not the same as racial discrimination, writes Jason Whitlock in his first Page 2 column.

THE SPORTS GUY
The Sports Guy's fantasy football draft was marred by talk of baby poop. Yes, we said baby poop.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


Here's a tasty match. It's golfer Craig Parry, left, and chef Emeril Lagasse. Page 2 has received 34 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


Steelers at Patriots
9p.m. ET, ABC
AFC championship rematch.
 
Athletics at Angels
10 p.m. ET, MLB Extra Innings
Two hottest teams in majors fight for AL West title.
 
Dodgers at Giants
10:15 p.m. ET, MLB Extra Innings
Old rivals battle for NL wild card.
 
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