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	This ain't Dick Butkus' NFL. If you're still in denial about the touchy, feely state of pro football, consider that drill sergeant/coach Tom Coughlin recently brought in a sports psychologist to work with the Jaguars. Tuesday Morning Quarterback ponders this new therapy and analyzes other weird behavior from Week 5. TUESDAY MORNING QB

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	Why are the rumors about Tara Reid's new squeeze driving The Sports Guy into a fit of rage? Why might Bruce Springsteen deserve the "Doug Christie jersey"? How could Yao Ming become a dominating performer ... on the football field? Page 2's Bill Simmons offers the answers to these riddles and a lot more in the latest edition of The Ramblings.

Sportoon		10 Burning Questions

	All of baseball's division series were won by underdogs -- the Giants, Cards, Angels and Twins. How does something like that happen? We haven't got the vaguest idea, but Page 2 cartoonist Kurt Snibbe has uncovered a few clues. Check out the latest Sportoon, and then you, at least, will have a few vague ideas of your own.		With Keith Van Horn off to the 76ers, much of the scoring load for the defending Eastern Conference champion Nets will fall to second-year high-riser Richard Jefferson. How's he holding up under the increased expectations? Page 2 sent Eric Neel -- and 10 of its best Burning Questions -- to find out.

BEING ... GEORGE STEINBRENNER

If a World Series is held and the Yankees aren't around to play in it, what sounds will be heard in the Bronx? Page 2 peers inside George Steinbrenner's head to find out what's on his mind after the Yanks' playoff debacle in Anaheim.

Saturday was a terrific day for Yankee haters as the Angels sent the Bronx Bombers home for the rest of the 2002 baseball playoffs. That got Page 2 to thinking about the 10 best moments in baseball history for Yankee haters. Check out our top 10 list, and then click here to offer your choice.
10]	Babe Ruth thrown out stealing to end Series (1926) The Cardinals win their first world championship when the Sultan of Swat makes the final out while trying to show off his speed on the basepaths.

9]	The end of an era (1964) Bob Gibson silences the Bombers in the last October for veterans Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford, Bobby Richardson, Tony Kubek and Clete Boyer.

8]	Indians come back to win (1997) The Yankees were just four outs away from meeting the Orioles in the AL Championship Series before the Indians staged a dramatic comeback behind Sandy Alomar Jr.'s home run.
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NFL	FAVORITE	LINE	UNDERDOG	O/U
Sunday	Broncos	3½	Dolphins	41
Sunday	Chargers	3	Chiefs	45½
Sunday	Raiders	7	Rams	49
Sunday	Saints	1½	Redskins	45½
COLLEGE FB	FAVORITE	LINE	UNDERDOG	O/U
Saturday	Texas	3	Oklahoma	NL
Saturday	Georgia	3	Tennessee	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 WATER COOLER Brian Murphy relishes the historic Bay Area sports day that featured the 49ers, A's and Giants playing within hours of each other.
	RAIDER NATION In Part 6 of his series, Pat Toomay offers a glimpse into the dark shadows that followed the Silver and Black and provides tips for handling the Raiders' resident genius, Al Davis.
	IT'S IN THE GAME Bob Halloran just wants to see a game, not T-shirt shooting mascots, Jumbotron games and all the extra "entertaiment" at sporting events.
	GAME-READY If you want to be like the best soccer player in the world, Jim Caple offers an in-depth look at how Ronaldo prepares to "score."


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

Giants closer Robb Nen, left, was the man Monday night for finishing off the Braves, while his double, Adam Carolla, is co-host of Comedy Central's "The Man Show." Page 2 has received 131 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

College football: Louisville at Memphis
8 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Dave Ragone and Cardinals are well-rested since upsetting Seminoles.

Angels at Twins
8 p.m. ET, Fox
Game 1 of American League Championship Series.

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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Mon., Oct. 7: How's the Boss?
• Fri., Oct. 4: Genius in 'Shadow'
• Thurs., Oct. 3: Not Too S'Martz
• Wed., Oct. 2: The Big Empty
• Tues., Oct. 1: Taking a Beating

Other featured content:
• Johnson: Week 5 Studs and Duds
• Page 2's Fall Movie Preview
• Reel Life: Brian's Song
• Mystery Photo responses: I'm Batman
• 10 Burning Questions with Jason Sehorn
• Page 2 Goes to the Movies
• Our Top 20 Sports Movies

Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002