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	We're not here to advocate selfishness -- especially during Thanksgiving week -- but if you have a chance to "get yours," make sure you don't let it slip. Lions coach Marty Mornhinweg was a little too giving Sunday, and he might soon be giving up his job. Perhaps MM would have known better if he'd listened to the lyrics of Motown's "other MM." SHANOFF: A BAD RAP

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	How did the Colts upset the Broncos on Sunday night? Well, yeah, Mike Vanderjagt had a little to do with it, but the real turning point was when Denver's cheerleaders showed up wearing heavily insulated outfits inspired by the Michelin Man. Tuesday Morning Quarterback explains how his "winter wardrobe" theory can extend beyond the coaches. Plus, our man gripes about the unfair practice of letting Dallas and Detroit host games every Turkey Day.

Basketball Diary		Sportoon

	The Knicks might be the worst team in the NBA, so who's to blame? Scott Layden? Antonio McDyess? Jeff Van Gundy? Marv Albert? Would you believe, Dave DeBusschere? Page 2's Charley Rosen says the Knicks have had a "savior complex" since DeBusschere helped them win two titles in the early '70s ... but there's no one who can save this bunch.		The supermarket can be a crowded, dangerous place during Thanksgiving week. The last thing you want to do is block traffic in the aisles while you stand there trying to pick out a turkey. Page 2 cartoonist Kurt Snibbe has a few tips for how to choose the right bird -- and he's calling on advice from folks such as Shaq, Anna Kournikova and Allen Iverson.

"THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ESPN"

For many of us, sports are a religious experience. The new book "The Gospel According to ESPN: Saints, Saviors and Sinners" examines that heavenly bond we feel with our games. In an excerpt for Page 2, we get a look at one of the fallen angels, Bob Knight.

Page 2's getting in the holiday spirit, so this week's list is sports' 10 biggest turkeys of the year. Check out our list, then vote in the poll to crown the top turkey of '02.
10]	Mike Hampton Hampton, who earned $8.5 million in 2002, finished the season 7-15 with a 6.15 ERA for the Colorado Rockies.

9]	Ruben Rivera He called it a "mistake." We call stealing Derek Jeter's bat and glove, and selling them for $2,500, um, theft.

8]	William Ligue Jr. and Michael Ligue "This is a disgrace to sports fans," Chicago Mayor Richard Daly said of the Ligue's attack on Royals coach Tom Gamboa at Comiskey Park. They weren't sports fans, however, they were thugs who happened to be in a stadium.
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NFL	FAVORITE	LINE	UNDERDOG	O/U
Thursday	Patriots	5½	Lions	55
Thursday	Redskins	1	Cowboys	35
Sunday	Dolphins	1	Bills	42
Sunday	Broncos	3	Chargers	41
Sunday	Falcons	3½	Vikings	49
COLLEGE FB	FAVORITE	LINE	UNDERDOG	O/U
Thursday	Mississippi	9½	Miss. St.	NL
Friday	Colorado	1	Nebraska	NL
Saturday	USC	10	Notre Dame	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.

	GOING TO POT Inspired by Rasheed Wallace and Damon Stoudamire, Page 2's Jim Caple pens the script for "Up In Smoke II."
	HEY, RUBE When a blizzard hit Denver just before the Broncos-Colts game, The Good Doctor figured his hometown team was a mortal lock.
	SETTING GOALS Whichever side of the goalpost you're on, Page 2's Bob Halloran offers his guidelines for successfully storming the football field.
	NEW ANNA The next Anna Kournikova might be ... Jeremy Shockey? Page 2's Dan Shanoff compares the Giant tight end with ... uh, well, you know.
	THE WATER COOLER Rivalry weekend has Brian Murphy all worked up, but a tough loss by his beloved UCLA Bruins has him calling for the head of UCLA's coach.
	THE SPORTS GUY Page 2's Bill Simmons says the Augusta National controversy boils down to one thing: Men need -- and deserve -- their space.


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

It's Mr. Controversy, Bucs DT Warren Sapp, left, and Roc-A-Fella rapper, Beanie Siegel. Page 2 has received 59 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Soccer: Real Madrid at AC Milan
2:30 p.m. ET. ESPN2
Champions League second group stage begins.

Men's college basketball
7 and 9:30 p.m., ESPN
Maui Invitational semifinals.

Grand Slam of Golf
8 p.m. ET, TNT (delayed)
First round from Koloa, Hawaii.

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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Mon., Nov. 25: Up In Smoke
• Fri., Nov. 22: Legends or Frauds
• Thurs., Nov. 21: Masters of Domain
• Wed., Nov. 20: The Real 'Answer'

Other featured content:
• Bizarre & Bogus
• What the Heck Are They Thinking?
• Win, Lose or Draw: Cry of the Tiger
• Sportoon: Put Iverson back together
• Page 2 Goes to the Movies

Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002