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	The NFL season is winding down, and that always makes TMQ cranky (hey, he's facing six months of hibernation). So he's ripping broadcasters who don't know an end-around from a reverse, the Heisman Trophy and porous "Hail Mary" defense. But he does have a kind word for favorite whipping boy Terrell Owens. No, really. TMQ: THROW IT IN REVERSE

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	T-Mac or Kobe? Page 2's Charley Rosen really isn't interested in that pointless debate (after all, these guys play very different roles for their teams). He's more concerned with questions like these: Does T-Mac work hard? Does the kid know how to play defense? Is he actually improving? Is he just another young NBA knucklehead? Our man went behind closed doors in the Magic locker room to get all the answers.

Electric Company		A Wedding Story

	Muhammad Ali had it. So did Dr. J, Gale Sayers, Pistol Pete and Magic. Tiger and MJ own it, and Michael Vick is the next generation. It's not just greatness ... it's the ability to send tingles down a fan's spine. Eric Neel examines the elements that make an athlete electrifying, while Page 2 lists the 10 most electric athletes ever.		Move over, Ben and J-Lo. There's another famous Boston dude marrying an internationally famous hottie -- and Page 2 is here to declare that the nuptials between Nomar Garciaparra and Mia Hamm will be our event of the year (whether it's '03 or '04). Page 2's Dan Shanoff offers a helpful gift guide for sports' newest super couple.

SPORTOON

If you really know your football ... we mean, really know it ... you can identify almost every NFL team by the plays they call. Well, we couldn't, but Page 2 cartoonist Kurt Snibbe, channeling himself through superfans "Ed" and "Ted" claims he can.

As we've watched Michael Vick explode onto the national stage, Page 2 got to thinking about the most electrifying athletes of all-time. Check out our top 10, and then vote in the poll to pick the most electric performer sports have ever seen.
10]	Babe Ruth To paraphrase the Babe himself, they came out in groves to see him -- watching Ruth strike out, they said, was almost as exciting as watching him homer. And even his pithiest comments make us wish he were still around today.

9]	Michael Vick Even if he flames out, Vick has provided enough excitement this season to fill a couple of hours worth of NFL Films reels. Or to put it another way: The bathroom is always empty when the Falcons have the ball.

8]	Mark Fidrych There are lots of memorable players and moments from the relatively moribund baseball of the 1970s, but the only guy we'd take a time machine to see is The Bird.
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NFL	FAVORITE	LINE	UNDERDOG	O/U
Monday	Dolphins	10	Bears	37
Sunday	49ers	3	Packers	46
Sunday	Bills	3	Chargers	41½
Sunday	Eagles	7½	Redkins	37½
Sunday	Broncos	4	Chiefs	46½
COLLEGE FB	FAVORITE	LINE	UNDERDOG	O/U
Jan. 3	Miami	13	Ohio State	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.

	THE WATER COOLER Just when you thought the NFL was dead, today's electric QBs brought it back to life, writes Brian Murphy.
	ROONE'S WORLD Roone Arledge didn't invent sports on television, but he invented the way we watch sports now, says Page 2's Ralph Wiley.
	THE SPORTS GUY Just because he's living the SoCal life, doesn't mean Page 2's Bill Simmons isn't still rambling.
	WHERE'S THE LOVE? Don't sports fans like anything? Page 2's Jim Caple tries to figure out why fans always want it both ways.
	TUNE IN THE 'SKIN Don't let the .500 records fool you, there are plenty of reasons to tune in the thrilling colusion to the NFL season, writes Jason Whitlock.
	KNOW GO Well, what do you know? Bob Halloran found some more things he doesn't know.


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

It's Oakland Raiders coach Bill Callahan, left, and actor Beau Bridges. Page 2 has received 40 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.

Soccer: Newcastle at FC Barcelona
2:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2
UEFA Champions League action.

Men's hoops: Kentucky at Tulane
9 p.m. ET, ESPN
No. 12 'Cats invade N'awlins.

Kings at Rockets
8:30 p.m. ET, NBA Pass
C-Webb and Vlade try Yao on for size.

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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Mon., Dec. 9: Who Turns Us On?
• Fri., Dec. 6: Playa Haters
• Thurs., Dec. 5: Walk of Fame
• Wed., Dec. 4: Think Vick

Other featured content:
• Who's been naughty, nice in sports?
• NFL Stud & Dud for Week 14
• Makin' It Better: NFL jerseys
• Page 2's Photo Gallery of the Weird
• What the Heck Are They Thinking?

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002