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What's the scariest thing about the NBA for the 2002-03 season? Dikembe Mutombo's resurrection, Ben Wallace's hair or part 1 of The Sports Guy's NBA preview? After ranking the Eastern Conference teams from 1-15, he's feeling like James Brolin in "Amityville Horror" -- bleary-eyed, incoherent and hearing voices from the devil.
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If you're a loyal reader of Tuesday Morning Quarterback, you probably figure Gregg Easterbrook sees every play of every NFL game every week. Sadly, that ain't true. Thanks to DirecTV's monopoly on the NFL and some pesky trees around TMQ's home, he's unable to catch every contest on Sunday Ticket. Our man is on a crusade to bring all the NFL games to the masses, but until then, he did manage to catch all the key moments of Week 8 (don't ask us how).

David Halberstam The Hot List
Even when he was blasting homers and standing eight outs away from a ring, Barry Bonds didn't look like he was having a very good time. David Halberstam says that's why he found it impossible to take joy in watching the game's best player ... and why he's happy Bonds never got that elusive ring.
A new NBA season tips off tonight, but it'll be eight months before we really know anything. Will Shaq and the Lakers four-peat? Will MJ's knees hold up? Will the Glove leave Seattle? Page 2's Dan Shanoff can't wait until next June, so he's willing to speculate today about what will be hot in '03.

A MISSED "MIRACLE"
Ever leave a sporting event early and get the sinking feeling that you might miss something special? Well, Page 2's Jeff Merron knows that nightmare all too well, and Monday's Giants-Eagles clash only reminded him of the day he missed the Miracle of the Meadowlands.


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
COLLEGE FB FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Saturday Ohio State 12½ Minnesota NL
Saturday Notre Dame 9½ Boston Coll. NL
Saturday Washington St. 7 Arizona St. NL
All Times ET | Bold indicates home team
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CAST DOWN YOUR BUCKET!
Page 2's Ralph Wiley says Notre Dame's blowout of Florida State was a huge advancement for Tyrone Willingham's cause: winning.

NUMBERS GAME
Although Emmitt Smith is now the all-time leading rusher in NFL history, Page 2's Bob Halloran says that doesn't make him the best.

INDELIBLE IMAGES
There's nothing quite like Game 7 of the World Series, and Page 2's Eric Neel captures the indelible images from the 2002 Fall Classic.

THE WATER COOLER
Brian Murphy, a NorCal boy and committed Candlestick denizen, is inconsolable after the Giants' loss in the Series.

HEY, RUBE
The Good Doctor suffers an unfortunate mishap, but even the loss of blood can't stop him from picking a Heisman darkhorse.
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It's Notre Dame QB Carlyle Holiday, left, who has Irish eyes smiling over an 8-0 record, and comedian David Chappelle of "The Undercover Brother." Page 2 has received 49 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


Soccer: Feyenoord at Juventus
2:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Champions League action from Turin, Italy.
 
Sharks at Red Wings
8 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Western Conference final preview?
 
Spurs at Lakers
10:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Probably not a Western Conference final preview.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Mon., Oct. 28: Series Snapshots
• Fri., Oct. 25: Vexing vixens
• Thurs., Oct. 24: Stop Begging
• Wed., Oct. 23: Deep Thoughts

Other featured content:
• Sportoon: World Series recap
• NFL Stud & Dud for Week 8
• When vixens attack ...
• Terrell Owens' secret stash
• Bill Walton's Diary
• What the Heck Are They Thinking?
• Page 2 Goes to the Movies
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