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Hey, we admit that we'd never want to coach an NBA team. Between the egotistical players, demanding media and constant babysitting, it's a mighty tough job. Of course, that isn't going to stop us from evaluating the league's bench bosses -- and we asked former pro coach Charley Rosen to hand out his grades, starting in the East. ROSEN: REPORT CARD TIME!




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Doesn't really matter what happens over the next few days at Augusta. Page 2's Ralph Wiley says Martha Burk is eventually going to win this argument, and Hootie & the Blowhards will have to step aside. Why? Because women already rule the world, and Augusta National isn't going to be any different.

Sports Guy & Iron Mike The Daily Quickie
It was a scene so surreal even Page 2 couldn't make it up: The Sports Guy and Mike Tyson together on a rooftop in Harlem, watching pigeons fly for hours on end. While our man has poked fun at the ex-champ over the years, he was surprised by the Tyson he encountered.
 This ain't Page Six, it's Page 2. But that doesn't mean our Daily Quickie can't give you all the hot gossip -- like which NBA owner is hanging out with Britney Spears, why were Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon dissed by Cooperstown, and how Sly Stallone might end up on Broadway.

THE SAD SAGA OF KIRBY PUCKETT
Last month, Sports Illustrated ran a cover story that depicted Kirby Puckett as a monster. Last week, Puckett was acquitted of all charges. Page 2's Ralph Wiley ponders the unfairness of it all and the dangers that arise when we think "we know" an athlete.


After Monday's national championship, the Syracuse Orangemen can call themselves the best -- for this year anyway. In honor of the end of the 2003 NCAA tournament, Page 2 looks back on the 10 greatest college basketball teams in history. Check out our list and vote for the top college cagers of all time.
10]  1960 Ohio State Buckeyes (25-3)
Led by sophomore Jerry Lucas and fellow starter John Havlicek, the Buckeyes rolled through the tournament, winning every game by at least 15 points.
9]  1957 North Carolina Tar Heels (32-0)
After taking out Michigan St. in triple-overtime, the Tar Heels capped their undefeated season by containing Kansas' Wilt Chamberlain in the final, also in triple-overtime, 54-53.
8]  1956 San Francisco Dons (29-0)
Even without K.C. Jones, the Dons won their second consecutive tiler and extended their unbeaten streak to 55 games -- thanks to a center named Bill Russell.
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VEGAS' ODDS TO WIN 2004 SUPER BOWL
Eagles 5-1   Raiders 10-1
Rams 6-1   Dolphins 10-1
Buccaneers 7-1   Packers 15-1
Steelers 7-1   49ers 15-1
Patriots 10-1   Giants 15-1
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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.


ROAD TRIP!
Win or lose, the biggest thing Page 2's Jim Caple learned on his Final Four tour is that we're all in Bracketville together.

THE SPORTS GUY
When sportswriters say war puts sports in perspective, Bill Simmons has one thing to say: It puts everything in perspective.

NOT SO FAST ...
Hold the hype on LeBron James, Michael Jordan tells Page 2's Jim Armstrong: The kid isn't ready to be a star right away.

SHINING MOMENTS
While Syracuse will remember the final in vivid detail, Page 2's Eric Neel offers a few captured memories for the rest of us.

THE WATER COOLER
The Cooler pines for Roy Williams and Jim Boeheim: How the pain will be sharp after one of you loses.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


Somebody get these guys a comb: It's Kansas star guard Kirk Hinrich, left, and Richard Ashcroft, lead singer of the the Verve. Page 2 has received 19 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


NCAA hockey: Michigan vs. Minnesota
6 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Fresh out of the freezer, it's college hockey's Frozen Four.
 
Ducks at Red Wings
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Cinderella plays dirty in NHL playoffs.
 
Kings at Lakers
9:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Shaq isn't Bibby's biggest fan.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Wed., April 10: Meet Iron Mike
• Tue., April 9: Bracketville, U.S.A.
• Mon., April 7: The Crying Game
• Fri., April 4: Four-sight

Other featured content:
• Page 2's 2003 Wacky Bracket
• What the Heck Are They Thinking?
• 10 Burning Questions for Chris Rock
• Page 2's Ultimate Scorecard
Thursday, April 10, 2003
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