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Sounds like somebody's got a case of the Mondays. Redskins coach Steve Spurrier will be getting "advice" now from former coaches Joe Bugel and Foge Fazio (did you see the memo about this?), so Page 2's Patrick Hruby figures Hawaiian-shirt Day must be next. Why? Because work sucks when you lose. Mmmkay?
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The questions about steroids get a lot harder to answer when they're coming from your own children. ESPN Radio's Mike Greenberg says you can preach forever about the dangers of drugs, but how do you tell your kid that steroids won't help him get to the big leagues? After all, they've clearly helped others get there.

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It isn't all good. After all, Washington fans take "credit" for inventing the wave. But as Page 2's Tailgate Tour cruises in to Husky Stadium, UW alum Jim Caple says there is no more beautiful sight in college football.
The Daily Quickie watched Game 4 and says it's time to fear the fish, especially when the Marlins obviously aren't intimidated by all that Yankee mystique. Plus, Sportoon gives "last" call to Rocket Roger Clemens.

WHAT THE HECK WERE THEY THINKING?
We're still trying to figure out why Grady Little let Pedro self-destruct in Game 7 of the ALCS . . . and, for that matter, why Angelina Jolie eats cockroaches. What the heck were they thinking?


Sure, this baseball postseason has had its share of off-the-field distractions -- including steroid-related subpoenas and an alleged barroom brawl involving a couple of A's pitchers. But those mini-dramas don't match up to the wildest off-field happenings in playoff history.?
10]  Bill Frieder Quits
Just before the University of Michigan began play in the 1989 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, Wolverines' coach Bill Frieder announced he was leaving the team to coach at Arizona State. Guess who became national champion?
9]  Vince Carter Graduates
On the day the Toronto Raptors met the 76ers in Game 7 of a 2001 playoff series, Vince Carter flew to North Carolina to participate in Commencement. He was back in time for the game. Guess who missed a last-second shot as Toronto lost?
8]  George Allen Cracks Down
Before Super Bowl VII, Redskins' coach George Allen tried to eliminate distractions by imposing a curfew on his players. Guess who looked distracted once the game began?
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Saturday Tennessee 3½ Alabama NL


 
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CUBS VS. SOX
In Page 2's alternate universe, Jim Caple recaps the the Red Sox-Cubs World Series with a stunning aluminum-bat scandal.

C'MON, CONFESS
You can hate the Yankees, but Page 2's Eric Neel wants to know how you could possibly hate Joe Torre and Mariano Rivera.

THE SPORTS GUY
Bill Simmons selects the best of the many letters he received after the Red Sox blew Game 7.

THE LIST
"The List" says baseball managers in the playoffs are the most scrutinized people in sports.

FORGET THE GOAT
Forget about the goat, Page 2's Ralph Wiley has the real deal on the curse of the Cubs and Red Sox.
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