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There is no way to excuse Dave Bliss at Baylor, or Jim Harrick at Georgia, or Rick Neuheisel at Washington, but Page 2's Jason Whitlock says the real problem is a crumbling NCAA empire respected by no one. Plus, Eric Neel wonders how Bliss might have fixed those other messes in American history.
WHITLOCK: NCAA ROT | NEEL: THE FIXER




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Just when you thought it was safe to turn on the tube again, along comes Don King's 24-hour cable network. But never fear. The Daily Quickie gets you through the hair-raising vocabulary certain to be a part of the programming. Plus, Pedro's "save" opportunity and college upsets.

The Sports Guy Sportoon
Page 2's Bill Simmons sizes up a matchup for the ages when he pits Video Mike (Vick) against Video Bo (Jackson). Who is the greatest force in video football history? The Sports Guy sorts it all out.
 Now that the folks at the new NFL Channel want to bring us 24-hour-a-day Bengals' highlights, Page 2's Kurt Snibbe figures they can use some programming help. Sportoon provides content suggestions.

YEAR OF THE NFL DRAGGER
Page 2's Ralph Wiley says 2003 is the Year of the Speed Receiver in the NFL, starting with Lions' rookie Charles Rogers. His NFC Preview gives fair warning to DBs: You WILL get burned.


Ted Williams is now more splintered than splendid, thanks to his son, John Henry. While the story of the Hall of Famer is gruesome enough, it does make John Henry an easy No. 1 for our list of sports' most harmful relatives.
10]  Roy Turner (Joey's father)
Joey was an ace Little League hurler with big-league potential. Too bad dad was such a bully.
9]  Mike Brown (Paul's son)
The legendy Paul Brown was one of football great innovators with the Cleveland Browns and then as owner of the Cincinnati Bengals. His son Mike now runs the Bengals .. runs them into the ground, year after year, that is.
8]  Peter Graf (Steffi's father)
Peter went to prison for almost four years after being convicted of tax evasion on $10 million of Steffi's earnings.
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VEGAS' ODDS TO WIN 2003 WORLD SERIES
Yankees 7-2   Phillies 10-1
Braves 5-1   Mariners 11-1
Red Sox 7-1   White Sox 15-1
Giants 7-1   Astros 16-1
Athletics 9-1   Cardinals 18-1
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TUESDAY MORNING QB
Who caused the blackout? And how will your AFC team fare this season? Get TMQ's unique views here.

BALLPARK TOUR
The stadium isn't so great, but the tailgating and brats are first class at Miller Park.

HEY, RUBE
The Good Doctor relives two nightmares. Unfortunately, only one was a dream..

THE SPORTS GUY
If you're dating, attending a wedding or just want to better your life, Page 2's Bill Simmons is here to help.

THE LIST
"The List" says Mike Vick's broken leg opens up a whole new marketing world for the NFL.
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It's PGA Championship winner Shaun Micheel, left, and IndyCar racer Al Unser Jr. This match was requested by Stephen Elmer of Wisc. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


PGA: WGC-NEC Invitational
1 p.m. ET, ESPN
Lots of letters and lots of dollars.
 
Little League World Series
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Winner advances to U.S. title game.
 
WNBA: Cleveland at Detroit
8 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Bill Laimbeer's girls aren't bad.
 
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