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Even when it doesn't come down to the final at-bat, Game 7 has a way of magnifying every moment. The weight of a long season rests on a mere nine innings, like an elephant balancing on the head of a pin. Page 2's Eric Neel says Sunday night was filled with those ordinary moments that suddenly took on extraordinary meaning.
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There is no joy in Coolersville, the mighty Giants have struck out. And Page 2's Brian Murphy, a NorCal boy and committed Candlestick denizen almost from birth, is inconsolable ... but not so inconsolable that he can't poetically evoke the truth and beauty and pain of being a real sports fan.

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Notre Dame's big victory at Florida State was a huge advancement for Tyrone Willingham's cause: winning. Ralph Wiley says Willingham is more than a credit to his race. He pulled himself up by his headphones, and when the call came, he was ready.
Everyone's going ga-ga for Emmitt Smith after he broke Walter Payton's career rushing record. But not Page 2's Bob Halloran, who says the "most" doesn't always equal the "best." Find out if Emmitt's effort was enough to earn our NFL Stud award from Week 8.

HUNTER S. THOMPSON
The Good Doctor suffers an unfortunate mishap at the hands of a hotel window, but even the loss of blood can't stop him from picking a Heisman darkhorse and visiting with his Hollywood pals on the set of "The Rum Diary."


Now that Emmitt Smith has the career rushing mark, Page 2 lists the 10 best NFL records of all time. Take a look at our list, then send us a note with your pick for the greatest record in NFL history. Later this week, we'll compile our readers' choices along with a poll to crown the best record of them all.

10]  Gary Anderson -- 100 percent on FGs in a season
In 1998, Anderson achieved a mark that can only be tied, never broken -- he hit 35 of 35 field goals.
9]  Gale Sayers -- 30.56 career kick return average
There's never been a better, or more exciting, open-field runner than Gale Sayers.
8]  Paul Hornung -- 176 points in a season
He ran for 15 touchdowns, caught two TD passes, kicked 15 FGs and hit 41 PATs.
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NFL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Monday Eagles 7 Giants 38
Sunday Bills 2½ Patriots 48
Sunday Steelers 3 Browns 43
Sunday Raiders 3 49ers 50
Sunday Packers 5½ Dolphins 43
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Saturday Ohio State 12½ Minnesota NL
Saturday Notre Dame 9½ Boston Coll. NL
Saturday Washington St. 7 Arizona St. NL
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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
Page 2's Bill Simmons describes the highs and lows of being a host on sports talk radio.

QUIT BEGGING
Want more black football coaches? Page 2's Jason Whitlock says the problem can be solved by black players.

REEL LIFE
Jeff Merron breaks the first rule of "Fight Club" while taking a closer look at the Ed Norton and Brad Pitt flick.

THE HOT LIST
Dan Shanoff measures MJ's trend-setting temperature in the Hot 'n' Not List, from Jordan's new chin stubble to his dealing with extortion.

THE SPORTS GUY
The Sports Guy has some weird thoughts in his head, including musings on A.J. Soprano, Latrell Sprewell and Calista Flockhart.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


Mike Piazza, left, has never won a World Series, but he still might be able to pass for new champ Scott Spiezio of the Angels. Page 2 has received 208 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


Giants at Eagles
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Philly tries to pull away from rest of NFC East.
 
Capitals at Penguins
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Jagr pays a visit to his old Igloo.
 
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