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Page 2's Power Poll dares to rate the teams that are currently wielding the most power in the entire sports universe.
Each week, our poll will rank the 10 teams at the top of the power heap -- and the five teams that have lost the most power in the past week. And, by the way, Page 2 uses its own definition for a "team" -- any group of two or more bonded together for the common purpose.
Our Momentum Meter also predicts the direction these teams will be heading in future weeks (see the bottom of the page for a full explanation).
If you've got anything to say about our Top 10 or our Bottom 5, click here to comment -- or forever hold your peace.
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| 1. Miami Hurricanes football |
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OK, we admit it. We were wrong. Either Nebraska stinks, or the 'Canes are great. Or both. |
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| 2. St. Louis Rams |
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Only one way to beat this team: "The quarterback must go down. And he must go down hard." |
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| 3. UConn Huskies women's hoops |
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In the women's basketball universe, the Huskies are the sun, and the others are asteroids, headed for the big burnout. |
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| 4. New England Patriots |
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The Pats, on a six-game roll, want to thank the hated Jets for knocking down Oakland ... and knocking out Drew Bledsoe. |
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| 5. Los Angeles Lakers |
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Slump? What slump? |
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| 6. Team Sergio |
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Sure, it's early, but so far this year, Sergio Garcia's the world's best golfer. |
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| 7. Washington Wizards |
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Closing in on last year's win total already ... and Rasheed Wallace might be on the way. If MJ could control Rodman, then maybe ... Ahh, forget about it. |
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| 8. Kansas men's basketball |
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Sure, they're No. 1 in the AP poll mainly because Duke lost, but the Jayhawks have won 12 straight. ESPN-USA Today voters need more convincing, though. |
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| 9. Chicago Blackhawks |
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With 10 wins in their past 12 games (10-2-0), Brian Sutter's hard-working 'Hawks have second-best record in league (behind division rival Red Wings). |
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| 10. Oregon Ducks football |
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Still wondering, "What if?" |
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| ALSO RECEIVING VOTES: Sacramento Kings, New Jersey Nets, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Florida State men's hoops, Wake Forest men's hoops, Texas Tech men's hoops, Florida Gators men's hoops, Bristol Rovers, U.S. women's hockey team, Bode Miller, new female Grammy nominees, "Lord of the Rings," World Cup soccer fans in United States
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| 5. Florida Gators football |
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Yeah, Steve Spurrier's a jerk. But at least he was our jerk. |
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| 4. Oakland Raiders |
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Stumbling, bumbling Raiders have Chucky rethinking his impetuous rejection of Notre Dame. |
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| 3. New Orleans Saints |
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Team No-Character lost its last four games by a combined score of 160-52. |
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| 2. Chicago Bulls |
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Despite what Jason Williams says about his Grizz, Laugha-Bulls are the worst team in the NBA. |
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| 1. Carolina Panthers |
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After losing 15 straight, Carolina won't even get the first pick in the draft because of the expansion Texans. Better prepare a blank check for Spurrier. |
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| ALSO RECEIVING VOTES: Oklahoma State men's hoops courtside fans, Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, San Diego Chargers, New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Memphis Grizzlies, Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Atlanta Thrashers
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| Mo' Meter explained: |
No mo'; holding |
Climbing the charts |
Peaked; all downhill |
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