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Bill Simmons has a million questions running through his head (Is Anquan Boldin the greatest garbage-time receiver ever?), but only one matters: When did the NFL turn into the NBA? As Bill handicaps the bubble teams and breaks down the contenders, he keeps noticing how much more dominant the AFC appears.
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When Rush Limbaugh threw a big political football at Donovan McNabb, the Eagles were 0-2. Since then, Donnie Football has led Philly to a 10-1 record. But he's not the only QB pulling his weight: Page 2's Ralph Wiley also offers praise for Steve McNair and Tom Brady.

How to Beat the Lakers Bowl Replacement Series
OK, so the Lakers are good. Ten straight wins. Unbeaten at home. Four Hall of Famers. But can the Mavs actually step up and beat L.A. on Friday? Eric Neel offers six ways to beat L.A.
The readers of Page 2 have spoken, and the real college football title game is ... the Rose Bowl. Michigan and USC have made the finals of the Bowl Replacement Series. Vote now!

THE DAILY QUICKIE
A-Rod says he's probably not going to Boston. We don't know where Vladimir Guerrero is going. We know Dave Wannstedt better win or he's going, going, gone from Miami. It's all in the latest edition of The Daily Quickie.


Let's face it -- with all the comings and goings in 2003, the sports world gave us more than our usual dose of drama. But which ones cracked our list for best moves of the year? There's only one way to find out.
10]  Andy Roddick hires Brad Gilbert
After losing in the first round of the French Open, Roddick fired his longtime coach and hired Gilbert. Roddick went on to win 19 straight matches, including his first major, the U.S. Open.
9]  MLS signs Freddy Adu
DC United inked the 14-year-old phenom to a six-year deal in mid-November, winning out in a bidding war that involved world soccer powers Manchester United, Inter Milan, and Barcelona, among others.
8]  Jerry Jones hires Bill Parcells
After three straight 5-11 seasons, Jones finally hired a coach who knows more about football than he does. Parcells has the Cowboys at 8-5 and in the thick of the playoff chase.
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NFL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Sunday Patriots 7 Jaguars 36½
Sunday Jets 3 Steelers 40
Sunday Titans 1 Bills 40
Monday Dolphins 2 Eagles 36½
NCAA FOOTBALL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Rose USC 7 Michigan NL
Orange Florida State 2 Miami NL
Sugar Oklahoma 6½ LSU NL


 
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Clarett vs. the NFL
Are Maurice Clarett and the NFL headed for a court date? Clarett wants to join the NFL and the NFL says it won't let it happen. Shaun Assael of the Writers' Bloc wonders: Who's right?

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    THE SPORTS GUY
    Page 2's Bill Simmons suggests we have a reality series for the Blazers -- before it's too late.

    WHEELIN' AND DEALIN'
    Page 2 headed to the Quality Inn in Hawaii for some heavy-duty trade talk.

    MAKING THE CALL
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