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Ever since CBS raised the possibility of moving the NCAA Tournament to MTV, Page 2's mind has been wandering. Imagine Carson Daly breaking down the field of 65 with Snoop Dogg and Eminem. Picture Christina Aguilera analyzing which top seed has the toughest road to the Big Easy. We've dreamed of all this ... and more.
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Page 2's hoop guru, Charley Rosen, entered the 2002-03 season with some pretty specific ideas about who would soar and who would stumble in the NBA's Eastern Conference. Now, with the regular season two-thirds gone, he looks at the East and names the overachievers, the underachievers and those teams -- for good or ill -- who are doing pretty much exactly as he expected.

The Daily Quickie Leave Him Alone!
Everybody seems to be looking for a little love in the Daily Quickie today. Emmitt Smith ain't finding any love in Big D. Kevin Garnett ain't getting enough love in the MVP race. And Ron Artest looks like he could use a little love right about now. We'd love for you to check the DQ.
 Michael Jackson -- bleached, botoxed and bewildered -- has got to be on the receiving end of more ridicule than anyone. Well, Page 2's Jason Whitlock is sick of it, and he's decided to try the impossible -- a spirited defense (no, we're not kidding) of the Gloved One's normalcy.

"ARE YOU HOT?"
We're down to the final day of voting in the first round of Page 2's "Are You Hot" competition. It's not too late to vote for the hottest of our 16 female candidates and the most sizzling of our 16 male competitors. After nearly a half-million votes, however, Jennie Finch and A-Rod look tough to beat.


As we muse about how tough it is to play for George Steinbrenner or train Mike Tyson, Page 2 figured the time was perfect to list the 10 most thankless jobs in the sports world. Check out our list and then vote in the poll to pick the one job you'd never want to have.
10]  Head of security for the Masters
He's on the lookout for terrorists and other major threats. And he commands a corps of guards that won't even let badge-holders (read: CEOs, billionaires, mega-celebs) take mental snapshots of what they see. Now factor in that he's probably looking at a major protest this April.
9]  Head of payroll, Ottawa Senators and Buffalo Sabres
See those guys collecting cans on the side of the highway? Yep, that's them.
8]  Joe Torre, Brian Cashman and the Yankees coaching gang
Torre and Cashman have had great fortune, and the bad fortune to inherit the flip side of The Yankee Way -- you're expected to win it all each year. If you do the expected, well -- who couldn't win with those players and that payroll? If you fall short, which is inevitable at least once in a while, watch out.
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VEGAS' ODDS TO WIN 2003 NBA Finals
Kings 9-5   Nets 11-2
Mavericks 3-1   Trail Blazers 15-1
Lakers 3-1   Pistons 33-1
Pacers 9-2   Celtics 40-1
Spurs 5-1   Sixers 45-1
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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.


THE SPORTS GUY
Page 2's Bill Simmons explains why NBA's new class can't hold a candle to the old school.

MAN IN THE MIRROR
Are you like Mike Tyson? Believe it or not, Page 2's Ralph Wiley says there's a little bit of Iron Mike in all of us. Seriously.

LOST GLOVE
These days GP means green and purple, leaving Eric Neel a little woozy.

NEAR NAKED
Sports Illustrated's famous cheesecake issue is out, and Gregg Easterbrook says the cheese is tasty and the cake revealing.

THE SPORTS GUY
Page 2's Bill Simmons gives the play-by-play on the Grammy awards, including when the big winner broke his heart.

HOOSIERS REDUX
They're making a sequel to the hoops classic "Hoosiers," and Page 2's Jim Caple has written the script: LeBron goes to Hickory.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's new Bengals coach Marvin Lewis, left, and Kentucky men's hoop coach Tubby Smith. Page 2 has received 55 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


Men's hoop: Marquette at Louisville
8 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Their second meeting shouldn't dissapoint.
 
Kings at Mavericks
9:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Kings are rollin', and C-Webb's back.
 
Men's Hoops: Arizona at California
10:30 p.m. ET, FOX
Cal's Pac-10 title hopes rest on this game.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
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• Mon., Feb. 24: Norah, Norah, Norah
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