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Yeah, we know this is a sports site. But if Ozzy Osbourne can win an Emmy, Madonna can write children's books and Keith Richards can worry about knights in the UK, we can stray, too. Page 2 ponders the "crossover" of these musicians -- and some sports stuff, too -- in the latest edition of "What the Heck Are They Thinking?"
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He had cursed and screamed like a madman before. He had kicked his hat before. He had ripped up first base before. But Lou Piniella had never put together a masterful meltdown that showcased all his skills at once ... until Wednesday night. Page 2's Jim Caple returned to Safeco Field on Thursday to try to learn all the "tricks of the tirade."

Ralph Wiley The Sports Guy
"Bullet" Bob Hayes, who died Thursday, put up some amazing numbers for the Cowboys, averaging 20 yards every time he touched the ball. But numbers don't really tell the story of the one-time Fastest Man Alive. As Page 2's Ralph Wiley explains, Hayes revolutionized the NFL like few men ever have.
Bill Simmons is a busy guy, but he finally got around to reviewing the Wesley Snipes flick "Undisputed" and Shaq's second "All-Star Comedy Roast." The Sports Guy's verdict? Absolutely hated one, liked the other. We can't tell you which was which -- but here's a hint: "Let's get ready to grummm-ble!"

SPORTOON
Baseball can be a dangerous game -- a fastball buzzing your head, spikes flying at your legs, Lou Piniella coming out to protest one of your calls. And those are nothing compared to crazed fans. Luckily, Page 2 cartoonist Kurt Snibbe has a solution.


Earlier this week, Page 2 listed its choices for the 10 best NFL offenses of all-time. Now, our readers have weighed in with their choices for the most explosive attacks. Check out our readers' top 10 and then vote in the poll to pick the most dangerous offense ever.
10]  1995 Detroit Lions
"Often overlooked because they're the Lions, but consider: Scott Mitchell threw 32 TDs against 12 INTs (hard to believe), Barry Sanders had 1,500 yards and 12 total TDs, Herman Moore caught an NFL record 123 passes with 14 TDs, and Moore and Brett Periman were the first combo in NFL history to hook up for more than 100 catches each."
9]  1981 San Diego Chargers
"The 'Air Coryell' team of San Diego was stacked. This team won games simply by having the ball last. You never had to worry about the fact that they invented the 'bend but don't break defense.' "
8]  1984 Miami Dolphins
"Every other team in your Top 10 had great running backs and put up great running numbers. The Dolphins had no patience (or personnel) for that. You knew they had to pass, and you couldn't stop them."
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NFL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
1 p.m. Sun. Dolphins 6½ Jets 41
1 p.m. Sun. Patriots 8½ Chiefs 43
1 p.m. Sun. Bears 3 Saints 41½
COLLEGE FB FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
3:30 p.m. Sat. Michigan State Even Notre Dame NL
3:30 p.m. Sat. Tennessee 4 Florida NL
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CALIFORNIA DIARY
From Welch to Garvey to Fernando to Gibson, Page 2's Eric Neel recounts the highs and lows of being a lifelong Dodgers fan.

NO DEBT ABOUT IT
The Chris Webber case has rekindled the argument that college athletes should be paid. Page 2's Jason Whitlock says that is simply a ridiculous viewpoint.

THE SPORTS GUY
After just two weeks of NFL action, Page 2's Bill Simmons is ready to make all sorts of conclusions about the 2002 season.

TUESDAY MORNING QB
Gregg Easterbrook, never happier than when people are behaving badly, lovingly chronicles the usual on-field goof-ups from Week 2.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's Houston Texas coach Dom Capers, left, and country music star George Strait. Page 2 has received nine requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


Tennis: Davis Cup semifinals
4:30 a.m. ET, ESPN2 (live); Noon, ESPN
United States vs. France at Paris.
 
American Express Championship
2:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Second round from Thomastown, Ireland.
 
Astros at Cardinals
8:10 p.m. ET, ESPN
Cards' magic number is two.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Thurs., Sept. 19: Paid in Full
• Wed., Sept. 18: Pregame Shows
• Tues., Sept. 17: Breakouts & Breakdowns
• Mon., Sept. 16: Fall TV Goes Boom!
• Fri., Sept. 13: Meet the 'Sopranos'

Other featured content:
• Reel Life: "The Natural"
• 10 Burning Questions with Eric Chavez
• Sportoon: Spurrier loses face
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• Page 2's Fall TV preview
• 10 Burning Questions with Drew Carey
• Page 2 Goes to the Movies
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• Manilow meets Kournikova
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