espn.com Ali Contest
As the season kicks off in earnest, Page 2's Dan Shanoff keeps true fans in the know about What's Hot and What's Not in college football, including an inventive (and sexy!) Heisman campaign for Kentucky quarterback Jared Lorenzen. Don't even think about trying to impress your friends without checking with us first.
SHANOFF: HOT 'N NOT ON CAMPUS




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Page 2's Jason Whitlock says Larry Bird victimized more than just Isiah Thomas when he fired the Pacers' head coach on Wednesday. Larry Legend also made a chump out of Indiana's Jermaine O'Neal by deceiving the star forward and letting his ego get in the way of the team's future.

East Coast Bias Week Seabiscuit's Reel Life
Page 2's East Coast Bias Week continues with a look at regional prejudices in everything from fine dining to pin-up pretties. What's your preference: White Castle cuisine or In-n-Out Burger delicacies?
You've seen the movie by now. Did you wonder how factual it is? Page 2's Jeff Merron digs deep into the flick's myths and racing's realities to find out how far the "Seabiscuit" film makers pushed the truth.

THE DAILY QUICKIE
The Daily Quickie says the Yankees can win in August and September with David Wells' sloppy work habits, but they'll need Boomer in shape come October. Plus, the Expos roll and the Jags testify.



Does East Coast Bias exist? YES ...

10]  "Nails"
Lenny Dykstra "wrote" this book two years into his mediocre big-league career. You think somebody in Seattle or Denver or Minneapolis wanted to read that book?
9]  Stan Musial vs. Ted Williams
While Williams' stature grew through the years, the image of Musial has faded … because he didn't play in Boston or New York
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10]  Sports movies
Take a look at popular sports movies: Seabiscuit (West Coast horse); The Rookie (pitcher from Texas); Blue Crush (surf girls from Hawaii).
9]  College football voting
Of the All-Time AP College Football Top 20, only three of the top 10 can be considered "East Coast," and those only marginally -- Alabama (really more South than East), Tennessee (ditto), and Penn State.
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COLLEGE FB FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Sat. Noon Wisconsin 2½ W Virginia 51½
Sat. Noon Georgia 3 Clemson 48½
Sat. 3:30 Nebraska 8 Okla. State 53
Sat. 6 p.m. Auburn 3½ USC 44½
Sat. 8 p.m. Ohio St 9 Washington 47
All Times ET | Bold indicates home team
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EMBRACING ANNA
After seeing Ms. Kournikova in action off the court, here's the thought for the day: It's time to drop the Anna-mosity.

TUESDAY MORNING QB
TMQ's NFC preview kicks off with some big-name advice for the team in the nation's capital.

MEET THE 'MAKERS'
Page 2's Bill Simmons says ESPN's "Playmakers" is worth watching, but several flaws keep it from being a great show.

BALLPARK TOUR
Page 2's Ballpark Tour stops in Oakland, where Network Associates is a dud but is still home to a stud.

WEST TO EAST
Even a California native recognizes that some things about the East Coast Sports Fan aren't all bad.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's tennis star Jose Acasuso, left, and big cheese Ben Affleck. This match was requested by 36 Page 2 readers. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


Tennis: The US Open
11 a.m. ET, USA
Day 5 from Flushing Meadows.
 
WNBA Playoffs: Shock vs. Rockers
8 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Shocking regular season history.
 
NCF: Toledo vs. UNLV
9 p.m. ET, ESPN
The line is even on these two.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Wed., Aug. 27: Anna-tude Adjustment
• Tue., Aug. 26: Meet Your 'Makers'
• Mon., Aug. 25: East Coast Bias!
• Fri., Aug. 22: Necessity's Babies

Other featured content:
• Ultimate Scorecard: 101 best uniform numbers
• The most underrated athletes of all time
• The most overrated athletes of all time
• Page 2's Top 10 Pop Icons
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003
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