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In Gatorade's striking new commercial, "39 vs. 23," the Michael Jordan of today goes one-and-one -- trash talk and all -- with an earlier version of himself, from back when Air Jordan was just taking flight. Page 2's Eric Neel goes behind the scenes to explain all the technological magic involved and offers 10 reasons why the ad is so compelling. NEEL: JORDAN VS. JORDAN




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"The Bachelorette" caught plenty of passes -- even one from Chargers QB Drew Brees. "Man vs. Beast" had 44 little people and an elephant both pulling a jet. And now Mike Tyson might get a reality series? The Daily Quickie knows that reality bites, and it offers the lowdown on all these shows, plus the soap opera involving Mooch and the Niners.

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The Rolling Stones are still touring, Sly Stallone is still making action flicks, and the Raiders are on the verge of the Super Bowl. Page 2's Jim Armstrong says these aren't your father's Raiders -- they're more like your grandfather's. But it's more fun when they're involved.
If Jason Whitlock was the boasting type, he'd point out how he spotted Chad Pennington as a product of the New York media overhype machine. Now he's offering his Top 5 list of overhypees -- headed by the Tampa firm of Johnson & Johnson -- likely to be exposed Sunday during conference title games.

THE BAD SPORTS HAIR HALL OF SHAME
It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you look while playing the game. Long after the results and records are forgotten, the bad 'dos of athletes and coaches will live on in Page 2's Bad Sports Hair Hall of Shame. From Agassi's mullet to Marv Albert's toupee to Gene Keady's combover, all the legends are here.


With the NFL postseason in full swing, Page 2 got to thinking about all the upsets and underdogs of football playoffs past. Check out our list of the 10 greatest upsets in NFL playoff history and vote in the poll to pick the biggest shocker ever.

10]  Vikings burn 49ers in 1987 NFC divisional game
The Vikings receiver Anthony Carter caught 10 passes for 227 yards on a wet Candlestick Park field as wild-card Minnesota shocked San Francisco 36-24.
9]  Denver beats Green Bay in XXXII thriller
The Packers, with uber-MVP Brett Favre at the helm, seemed a lock for a second straight Super Bowl title. But John Elway, who QBed Denver to three Super Bowl defeats, drove the Broncos to a game-winning TD with 1:45 left, and finally got to hug the Vince.
8]  Jags beat Broncos in '96 divisional
In only their second NFL season, the Jags upset the Bills and then the top-seeded Broncos, both by scores of 30-27, both on enemy turf -- to advance to the AFC Championship Game.
7]  Seahawks stun Dolphins in '83 divisional
The 12-4 Dolphins, the '82 AFC champs, seemed a lock, especially playing in front of a home crowd at the Orange Bowl with star rookie QB Dan Marino at the controls. This mattered not to Seattle, who had snuck into the playoffs for the first time in their eight-year history, as a wild-card 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.


TUESDAY MORNING QB
TMQ has had enough! Just because the game is on the line, the zebras shouldn't stuff the yellow hankies in their pockets.

FROM ANOTHER PLANET
Some suggest the citizens of the Black Hole aren't from Oakland, but another planet. Page 2's Ralph Wiley knows them well.

BASKETBALL DIARY
Page 2's Charley Rosen breaks down Jordan's game as His Airness approaches his 40th birthday.

THE KING LIVES
Page 2's Jim Caple would like to report an Elvis sighting -- in fact, he saw 22 Elvises at a recent competition in Seattle.

THE WATER COOLER
With the final four set in the NFL playoffs Page 2's Brian Murphy has one thing to say: "Ain't that America!"

HEY, RUBE
Forget last week's reconciliation with the 49ers! The Good Doctor says good riddance to the Niners and embraces their Bay Area rivals.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's Warriors rookie guard Steve Logan, left, and rapper DMX. Page 2 has received 68 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


Magic at Wizards
7:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Kobe who? Jordan faces the true heir.
 
Red Wings at Avalanche
9 p.m. ET, ESPN
These guys still don't like each other.
 
Men's Hoops: Louisville at E.Carolina
9 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Don't laugh, Pirates are nasty in Greenville.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Wed., Jan. 15: Bad Hair Daze
• Tues., Jan. 14: Excuse Me!
• Mon., Jan. 13: We The People ...
• Fri., Jan. 10: Skin Deep

Other featured content:
• 10 Burning Questions with Shannon Elizabeth
• Uncover Anna's tattoo mystery
• Sportoon: NFL playoff recap
• 10 Burning Questions with The Bachelorette
• Ranking sports cities for '02
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