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	On Sunday, you play. On Monday, you wake up sore. On Tuesday, you get fined and perhaps suspended by the league. Thus is the new routine for hard-hitting NFL safeties in 2002. As he probes the uncensored thoughts of NFL stars, Page 2's Ralph Wiley examines the danger zone where receivers become moving targets. WILEY: LIFE IN NO-MAN'S LAND

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	What will happen if Mark Cuban ever actually wins a title? How will Yao Ming mesh with Moochie Norris? And is anyone tougher than Doug Christie's wife? The Sports Guy provides these answers (and some actual basketball analysis) in part 2 of his NBA preview as he breaks down all 14 teams in the West. And for those interested in minor-league ball, he offers a full breakdown of the East teams, too.

See Ya In June		I Love This Game!

	Forget the 82-game season. Forget the early rounds of the playoffs. Heck, forget the NBA Finals. The experts say all that really matters is a seven-game clash between the Kings and Lakers. Page 2's Eric Neel examines how the Sactown-Tinseltown rivalry was born and what intangibles might decide it this time around.		There's nothing more "fan-tastic" than a manufactured slogan from the NBA p.r. machine. But imagine if every team adopted a catchy mantra that actually reflected its prospects for the season. Page 2's Eric Immerman suggests slogans for all 29 teams, including a Salma Hayek-inspired theme for the Lakers.

TUESDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK

If you're a loyal reader of TMQ, you probably figure Gregg Easterbrook sees every play of every NFL game every week. Sadly, that ain't true, but our man is on a crusade to bring all the NFL games to the masses. Until he's successful, you can depend on TMQ for the recap of key moments from Week 8.

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 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.

	NO JOY Page 2's David Halberstam says he can't find joy in Barry Bonds' brilliance -- because Bonds always looks like he's so miserable.
	THE HOT LIST Dan Shanoff crashes the party of the new home of the NBA to find out What's Hot and What's Not for the 2002-03 season.
	FIT TO BE TY 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.
	THE WATER COOLER Brian Murphy, a NorCal boy and committed Candlestick denizen, is inconsolable after the Giants' loss in the World Series.


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It's Eagles coach Andy Reid, left, and actor Richard Griffiths, who plays Vernon Dursley in the upcoming "Harry Potter" sequel. This match was suggested by 9-year-old Jessica Kaliban of Tampa. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.

Wizards at Raptors
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
ESPN's house-warming party with MJ and Vince.

College football: Southern Mississippi at TCU
7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Battle for first in Conference USA.

Lakers at Trail Blazers
9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Kobe gets to run the show without Shaq.

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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Tues., Oct. 29: Who's Your Mummy?
• Mon., Oct. 28: Series Snapshots
• Fri., Oct. 25: Vexing vixens
• Thurs., Oct. 24: Stop Begging

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

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002