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	Once, it made blood boil on both sides of the Atlantic. Now, frankly, nobody -- not even Tiger gal Elin Nordegren -- gives a damn. Page 2's Jim Caple charts the fall from the radar screen of the Ryder Cup. And Ralph Wiley explains how Tiger's lack of comedic skillz got him into hot water with a sensation-starved media. CAPLE: EASY RYDERS \| WILEY: RAG TIME

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	It ain't easy being ... Randy Moss. Every time he turns around, somebody -- Cris Carter, the fans, the media, the constabulary -- is picking on the poor guy. Page 2 wondered what it must feel like to be under that kind of pressure ... so we went inside the talented wide receiver's skull to check out his brainwaves.

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	Now that the baseball season is nearly over, the Sportoon lab can finally release the results of its extensive, top-secret season-long study. You might be surprised by the startling data that came from the mind of Page 2 cartoonist Kurt Snibbe. And be warned, some of the results of the research aren't pretty.		As the Basketball Hall of Fame prepares to induct Magic Johnson, The Sports Guy looks back on a perfect career ... until, sadly, the Laker great decided life outside the spotlight was not worth living. After that came the comebacks, the talk show, the attempts to coach and commentate, and it was all downhill from there.

CALIFORNIA BASEBALL DIARY

The schedule says it A's vs. Twins and Angels vs. Yankees in the postseason. In truth, says Page 2 California baseball diarist Eric Neel, the A's and Angels have some ghosts to face down. And he offers a few suggestions on how they might do just that.

You've already checked out our list of the top 10 NFL defenses, and now we've compiled Page 2 readers' choices for the best NFL defenses of all time. Also be sure to vote in the poll to crown the No. 1 defense in NFL history.
10]	1977 Falcons "As one QB put it, 'You know going in that you are likely going to come out of that game on a stretcher.' "

9]	1971 Vikings "They struck fear into offenses everywhere and left opposing coaches with limited options."

8]	1973 Miami Dolphins "You can't get any better than perfect! 17-0 says it all! This offense wasn't overpowering, it was the defense kept this team in every game."

7]	2001 Patriots "They may not have stricken the pundits with awe, but everyone who played against them came out black and blue."
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NFL	FAVORITE	LINE	UNDERDOG	O/U
Sunday	Dolphins	3	Chiefs	44½
Sunday	Bills	3	Bears	44
Sunday	Packers	7½	Panthers	43
Sunday	Patriots	3	Chargers	42
COLLEGE FB	FAVORITE	LINE	UNDERDOG	O/U
Saturday	USC	3½	Oregon State	NL
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 SPORTS GUY Bill Simmons explains who he'd put in his All-"Real World" house and decides, once and for all, who's better -- Pacino or De Niro.
	JUST SAY 'NO MOSS' Nobody can tell Randy Moss what to do, and that, writes Jason Whitlock, has left the Vikings with little choice but to shut up and accept the punishment.
	THE HOT LIST In this week's What's Hot and What's Not report, Dan Shanoff spotted a truly radical trend, which he fully endorses: If you don't know what to think, split your vote.
	DEEP THOUGHTS Ralph Wiley probes the uncensored thoughts of NFL stars and wannabe stars ... and gathers plenty of Moss.
	CHANGING HISTORY Jim Caple imagines how baseball -- and world history -- might have been different if George W. Bush's dream of being MLB commissioner had come true.


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

It's a California thing. Angels first baseman Scott Spiezio and comic actor Jack Black, left, were suggested by 127 people. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.

Golf: The Ryder Cup
8 a.m. ET, USA
Let the overhype begin.

College football: Texas Tech at New Mexico
7 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Red Raiders QB Kingsbury takes aim at Lobos.

Astros at Giants
10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
San Francisco can smell first in NL West.

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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Thurs., Sept. 26: Just Say, 'No Moss'
• Wed., Sept. 25: Dream of Randy
• Tues., Sept. 24: The 0 Files
• Mon., Sept. 23: Sick Puppies

Other featured content:
• Mystery Photo
• What the Heck Are They Thinking?
• 10 Burning Questions with Mark Mulder
• NFL Stud & Dud for Week 3
• Reel Life: "The Natural"
• "The Sopranos" Casting Call
• Page 2 Goes to the Movies
• Our Top 20 Sports Movies

Weekend Edition, Sept. 27-29, 2002