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Leave it to Jerry Jones and Bill Parcells to upstage the NFL playoffs. As he probes the uncensored thoughts of NFL stars entering the postseason, Page 2's Ralph Wiley finds that everyone is wondering if Texas is big enough for these two mammoth egos. Of course, R-Dub also has the full lowdown on who will win this weekend's games.
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The Raiders will win it all. Vince Carter will be on the trading block. Matsui will be a star. Phil Mickelson will finally bring home a major. Kings-Mavs will replace Kings-Lakers as the "real NBA Finals." And the Yankees will own October again. How do we know all this will happen in 2003? Because we've read Dan Shanoff's list of What's Hot and What's Not for the new year.

What's Your Sign? Dear Mike ...
Will 2003 be the year that Anna finally wins a tourney? Are Kobe and Shaq headed for a fourpeat or a flameout? And what will the new year hold for Tiger, Shaq, LeBron, Yao, MJ, Vick and TO? Anyone can make predictions, but Page 2 went straight to a professional astrologist to find out what's in the stars for '03.
 The young basketball coach at Indiana reminds Page 2's Jason Whitlock of the old basketball coach at Indiana. Whitlock says he had the highest of hopes for Mike Davis after watching him closely during the Hoosiers' Final Four run last year, but now he's begging Davis to quit acting like Bob Knight ... before it's too late.

ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
Jim Caple's two athletes of the year for 2002 aren't household names like Shaq, Kobe, Tiger or Yao. However, they are both men who understand the true meaning of sport -- and in a year of madness, that makes them even more worthy of the honor.


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 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 41
Saturday Jets 6 Colts 42½
Sunday Steelers 7½ Browns 42
Sunday 49ers 3½ Giants 40
COLLEGE FB FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Fiesta Bowl Miami 12 Ohio State 50
Orange Bowl USC 5½ Iowa 57
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.


SEX & SPORTS '02
From Serena's catsuit to naked Romanian gymnasts, Page 2's Jeff Merron revisits the sexiest sports stories of 2002.

HEY, RUBE
Finally! The Good Doctor has figured out the secret to gambling and winning big, just in time to make his Super Bowl prediction.

THE SPORTS GUY
With the NFL regular season over, Page 2's Bill Simmons hands out his second set of awards with help from Mike and Double-Down Trent.

TUESDAY MORNING QB
The NFL never ceases to amaze TMQ, especially after its broadcasting rules kept him from seeing the Dolphins-Pats thriller.

THE LOVE SHAQ
The Big Aristotle recently took the wedding plunge and Page 2's Eric Immerman was there to recount all the nuptial details.

CRITICAL MASS
Sharpies are good, Hulk Hogan and Alf not so good. Page 2's Eric Neel recaps the highlights of the year in sports and pop culture.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


These guys are sooo money. It's Pacers forward Austin Croshere, left, and actor Vince Vaughn as Double-Down Trent in "Swingers." Page 2 has received 29 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


College football: Orange Bowl
8 p.m. ET, ABC
Iowa vs. USC in Miami, not Pasadena.
 
Wizards at Bulls
7:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Michael Jordan returns to Chicago ... again!
 
Flyers at Kings
10 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Both teams want a better new year than 2002.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Tues., Dec. 31: Free My TV!
• Mon., Dec. 30: Sex & Sports '02
• Fri., Dec. 27: Chairman Yao
• Thurs., Dec. 26: Ty That Binds

Other featured content:
• "Win a Date with Anna" winners
• Bizarre & Bogus
• Week 17 NFL Stud & Dud
• What the Heck Are They Thinking?
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