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At Page 2, we're a little like the demented love child of Ruth Westheimer and Bill Simmons. In other words, we spend our time thinking about two things: sex and sports. So, as 2002 comes to a close, we reflect on how our two favorite topics converged over the last 12 months. From Serena's catsuit to Raffy's little blue pill, it was quite a year. YEAR IN SEX & SPORTS

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Gambling, drinking, skirt-chasing, video games and a road trip to Vegas. Has any movie ever been more tailor-made for The Sports Guy than "Swingers"? Thus the choice was obvious when he was searching for a movie to use as the theme for his two-part look back at the 2002 NFL season. After reading Part 1, you'll conclude that our man is so money that he doesn't even know it.

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Two days of euphoria in New York. A frenzied finish in Foxboro. Rabid fans in the Dawg Pound. Page 2's Brian Murphy says Week 17 of the NFL season had something for everybody (except maybe the Fish and Saints). As for our weekly NFL Stud, you probably already know who ended up as the apple of Larry Johnson's eye.
 You begged. You pleaded. You waxed poetic. You made outrageous claims and even more outrageous offers. We received more than 7,500 letters in our "Win a Date With Anna" contest, and now we announce the 25 winners of Anna's 2003 Swimsuit Calendar. We also ask you to vote for our "ultimate winner."

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In a Page 2 exclusive, we have learned that the Cowboys will not hire Bill Parcells as their next coach. However, Dan Shanoff says Dallas' next coach will look a lot like the Big Tuna. Confused? Well, let's just say Jerry Jones' latest plan is about as nutty as the cloning claims coming out of that goofy religious sect.


Remember back in the old days when every bowl game meant something? Well, Page 2 is getting a bit nostalgic as we unveil our list of the top 10 bowls in college football history. Check out our list, and then vote in the poll to crown the real "grandaddy of them all."
10]  1997 Rose Bowl (Ohio State vs. Arizona State)
Buckeyes quarterback Joe Germaine, a sophomore backup, drives OSU 65 yards in the final minutes, with the game-winning score coming on a five-yard TD pass to freshman David Boston with only 19 seconds left.
9]  1965 Orange Bowl (Alabama vs. Texas)
In front of a national TV audience in prime time, Alabama senior QB Joe Namath puts on a show. He starts the game on the bench because of a knee injury, but comes in to complete 18 of 37 passes for 255 yards and two TDs.
8]  1980 Rose Bowl (USC vs. Ohio State)
With the Trojans trailing 16-10 with 5:31 remaining, Heisman Trophy winner Charles White runs for 70 of 83 yards and caps USC's game-winning drive with a one-yard TD dive. USC 17, Ohio State 16.
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NFL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Saturday Packers 6½ Falcons 42
Saturday Jets 5½ Colts 42½
Sunday Steelers 7 Browns 42
Sunday 49ers 4 Giants NL
COLLEGE FB FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Fiesta Bowl Miami 13 Ohio State 51
Orange Bowl USC 6 Iowa 57
Rose Bowl Oklahoma 6½ Wash. State NL
Sugar Bowl Georgia 3½ Florida State 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.


CHAIRMAN YAO
After the Shaq/Kobe Dynasty and before King James, Yao Ming arrived on the scene to rule the NBA.

ICONS REMEMBERED
The mere presence of Johnny Unitas and Ted Williams meant everything to millions, writes Page 2's Eric Neel.

THE SPORTS GUY
Page 2's Bill Simmons predicted that Yao Ming would be a bust. The lesson as always: he's an idiot.

BLACK EYE
Tyrone Willingham is not only David Halberstam's sportsman of the year, he also changed college football forever in 2002.

BASKETBALL DIARY
Will the Lakers ever awaken? Page 2's Charley Rosen examines the reasons for the champs' woes and then ponders whether there's a quick fix in sight.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Page 2's Jim Caple says 2002 was a year only Seinfeld would love -- a year about nothing.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's Lions QB Joey Harrington, left, and actor Freddie Prinze Jr. Page 2 has received 47 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


College football: Oregon vs. Wake Forest
5:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Seattle Bowl at you-know-where.
 
49ers at Rams
9 p.m. ET, ABC
At least San Francisco plays for playoff positioning.
 
A Date with Anna
9 p.m. ET, ESPN
We're only watching for tips on how to improve our photography.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Thurs., Dec. 26: Ty That Binds
• Tues., Dec. 24: All-Trash Team
• Mon., Dec. 23: Date Anna
• Fri., Dec. 20: Bear Facts

Other featured content:
• Win A Date With Anna!
• What's Hot, What's Not this week
• What the Heck Are They Thinking?
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