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	Forget Michael Vick -- heck, after that game in Tampa, you might have forgotten him already. Forget Priest, Gannon and Favre, too. If you want to find the real NFL MVP, Ralph Wiley says you've got to watch more than some fluffy highlight show. And when you look deeply, you'll find candidates like Steve McNair and Jon Runyan. WILEY: UNCENSORED NFL THOUGHTS

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	At Page 2, we're not surprised to hear that a former Dallas Cowboy is now a prominent member of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. However, Mark Stepnoski's role with NORML does make us think that other athletes should embrace worthy causes ... and we've got a whole list of suggestions.

Jim Caple		10 Burning Questions

	Saying goodbye to an old friend is such sweet sorrow ... especially if the old friend is a 1989 Chrysler LeBaron, loaded with reminders of a peripatetic sportswriter's life. Page 2's Jim Caple sorts through the backseat mess and drives down memory lane.		He led the Indians to the pennant in "Major League," and now Tom Berenger takes on an even more challenging role: Filling Bear Bryant's houndstooth hat in ESPN's "The Junction Boys." Page 2 fired 10 Burning Questions at Berenger to ask him about his latest film.

MYSTERY 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.

	TUESDAY MORNING QB Can't anyone here recognize a reverse anymore? Tuesday Morning Quarterback points out the biggest error made by NFL broadcasters.
	BASKETBALL DIARY Charley Rosen checks in on Tracy McGrady. We know he can score, but even T-Mac admits his defense needs work.
	WEDDING STORY What do you get the couple who has everything? Page 2's Dan Shanoff checks out Nomar and Mia's wedding registry.
	THE WATER COOLER Just when you thought the NFL was dead, today's electric QBs brought it back to life, writes Brian Murphy.
	ELECTRIC COMPANY Who turns us on and why? Page 2's Eric Neel examines the elements that make athletes truly electrifying.
	THE SPORTS GUY Just because he's living the SoCal life, doesn't mean Page 2's Bill Simmons isn't still rambling.


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

With apologies to Eminem, it is Mekhi Phifer, left. The actor who played Future in "8 Mile" is a dead ringer for Dolphins star Ricky Williams, according to 60 Page 2 readers. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Blazers at Nets
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
'Sheed & Co. invade the swamp.

Mavs at Spurs
9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Mavs would like to forget what happened in their last game on ESPN.

"Jim Brown: All-American"
10:30 p.m. ET, HBO
Spike Lee's documentary on best RB ever.

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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Tues., Dec. 10: Stuck In Reverse
• Mon., Dec. 9: Who Turns Us On?
• Fri., Dec. 6: Playa Haters
• Thurs., Dec. 5: Walk of Fame

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?

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002