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First Bill Parcells, then Curtis Martin and now ... The Sports Guy? Holy Snow Angels! We've seen plenty of ex-Patriots jump ship and join the Jets, but we hardly expected the No. 1 New England fan to join Fireman Ed's crew. As he picks all four NFL playoff games this weekend, Bill Simmons says he likes the Jets to fly all the way to San Diego. SPORTS GUY'S PLAYOFF PICKS




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San Francisco fans should borrow Terrell Owens' pompoms. Boston fans actually have little to complain about. Cincinnati fans should be as whiny as Ken Griffey Jr. Yes, we're talking about Page 2's rankings of how all the major cities fared in pro sports in 2002. It was a great year in the Bay Area and Beantown, while life really blew in the Windy City.

Basketball Diary 10 Worst Couples
Why did the Nets dump Keith Van Horn? Will Jason Kidd re-sign? How old really is Dikembe Mutombo ... 40? 46? And can New Jersey make it back to the NBA Finals? Page 2's Charley Rosen wades his way into the Jersey swamp to get the answers to all these questions about one of his favorite teams.
 Like everybody else on this sports-loving planet, new Page 2 columnist Jim Armstrong is fascinated by the improbable marriage between two-faced Jerry Jones and the always unpredictable Big Tuna, an unholy union Armstrong likens to J-Lo and Ben -- and other classic mismatches.

PREDICTIONS FOR 2003
What's in the stars for superstars like Kobe, Anna, Tiger and MJ this year? Page 2 went to an astrologist to get her predictions for several top athletes in 2003, plus we asked Dan Shanoff to forecast What's Hot and What's Not for the 12 months ahead.


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
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Fiesta Bowl Miami 12 Ohio State 50
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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.


TUNA IS SERVED
Even though the playoffs are about to kick off, all the talk in this week's NFL thought balloons is about everyone's favorite fish -- the Tuna.

TOUGH LOVE
Indiana coach Mike Davis receives some tough-love advice from a friend, Page 2's Jason Whitlock.

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


It's one of our most popular matches: Rams RB Marshall Faulk, left, and the rapper NAS. Page 2 has received 130 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


College football: Fiesta Bowl
8 p.m. ET, ABC
Miami vs. Ohio State for all the Tostitos.
 
Friday Night Fights
9 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Heavyweights Lawrence Clay-Bey vs. Charles Shufford.
 
Nuggets at Sonics
10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Two teams looking to find a groove.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Thurs., Jan. 2: Tuna Helper
• Tues., Dec. 31: Free My TV!
• Mon., Dec. 30: Sex & Sports '02
• Fri., Dec. 27: Chairman Yao

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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