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Thanksgiving is filled with all sorts of tough choices. How do you pick the right turkey? What do you give thanks for when the family is gathered 'round the table? As always, Page 2 is here to help ease your pain. Jim Caple offers a list of things that every sports fan should be thankful for, while cartoonist Kurt Snibbe offers a few tips on finding the best bird.

The Hot List Ralph Wiley
What do the Blazers and the Hamburglar have in common -- besides their wardrobe? Well, both are on the wrong end of our list of What's Hot and What's Not for this holiday weekend. If you're looking for a hot movie or a hot sporting event on the tube, Page 2's Dan Shanoff has a guide for staying warm.
 What was Warren Sapp's motivation for that "decleater"? Why does Brett Favre always stink in Tampa? Is Andy Reid a cursed man? And what is Mike Martz's secret plan? Page 2's Ralph Wiley goes inside the heads of these NFL stars and a lot more in his Uncensored NFL Thoughts from Week 12.

TUESDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK
Marty Mornhinweg is probably happy to have a short week. After all, the Lions coach has been getting rapped by critics since that OT loss to the Bears on Sunday. But take heart, Marty. Tuesday Morning Quarterback loves to second guess everyone, so you aren't alone.


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.
  • GET THE FULL LIST


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
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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.


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.

BASKETBALL DIARY
In the latest installment of his Basketball Diaries, Charley Rosen explains how the Knicks became one of the NBA's worst teams.

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 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.


Who better for a Thanksgiving match than Negro League legend Turkey Stearnes, left, and Grizzlies point guard Brevin Knight? Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


Patriots at Lions
12:30 p.m. ET, CBS
Do not adjust your sets, it only looks like 1967.
 
Redskins at Cowboys
4 p.m. ET, Fox
Old rivals fight to get out of NFC East cellar.
 
Mavericks at Pacers
7:30 p.m. ET, TNT
NBA-leading Dallas takes on the second-best team.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Tues., Nov. 26: Loosely Rapped
• Mon., Nov. 25: Up In Smoke
• Fri., Nov. 22: Legends or Frauds
• Thurs., Nov. 21: Masters of Domain

Other featured content:
• "The Gospel According To ESPN"
• 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
Thanksgiving Edition, Nov. 27-28, 2002
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