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Today on "SportsNation," we will feature our five favorite basketball trick shot videos. Yup, we're bringing back the old FIVESKI!

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  Will Peyton Manning throw for 400 yards or more against the Saints?

  People are expecting Peyton to have a big game on Sunday when he faces a Saints defense that is ranked 26th against the pass.

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  Which team do you associate Phil Jackson with more: Bulls or Lakers?

  The Zen Master is the winningest coach in Lakers and Bulls history. He's also won 10 NBA championships as a coach, six with the Bulls and four with the Lakers.

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  Would Dwight Howard have a chance against LeBron James in H-O-R-S-E?

  During our show meeting, we tried to debate who would win a game of H-O-R-S-E between Superman and the Akron Hammer, except no one picked Howard.



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• Rank 'Em: What are your favorite -- and least favorite -- sports in the Winter Olympics?
• Vote: Can you match the American medal hopeful with his or her sport?
• ESPN.com: Complete coverage of what's on tap in Vancouver | Bobsled explained

Jamaica is out and disappointed. Australia is out and ticked off. Who knew bobsled was such a hotbed of controversy? Hot, in this case, being relative to a sport that seems essentially like an amusement-park flume ride if the water freezes. Then again, when it comes to some of the most traditional Winter Olympics sports, bobsled is among SportsNation's most beloved.

With the start of competition just weeks away, what sports are you looking forward to checking out? For our part, we're bumping freestyle skiing up the list, if only because any sport in which the person depicted in the logo is upside down must have something going for it.

(Quiz answers: 1) C; 2) D; 3) D; 4) A; 5) D)

Remember last year's Basketball Hall of Fame class? There was Michael Jordan and ... that other guy and, you know, some other dude, right? So it may be for those lucky enough to join locks-of-the-century Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith in the Pro Football Hall of Fame class set to be announced this weekend.

Rice is the best of all time, if you ask SportsNation, but how about some other candidates?

• Rank 'Em: Where does Rice rank on your list of the best players of all time?

Vote: Is Tim Brown a Hall of Famer?
You don't get credit for your college career when it comes to Canton consideration, but doesn't Tim Brown get some sort of bump for being the rare Heisman winner who didn't go down in flames at the next level? Or for maintaining sanity despite playing 16 seasons for Al Davis? In or Out?

Vote: Is Cris Carter a Hall of Famer?
If all he really did was catch touchdowns, he'd have 130 career receptions, or 104 fewer than Matt Bouza. Thankfully, he had 971 catches that didn't count for six points but which made Minnesota the Fountain of Youth for quarterbacks from Jim McMahon to Randall Cunningham. In or Out?

Vote: Is Roger Craig a Hall of Famer?
Baseball fans have Bert Blyleven, and football fans have Roger Craig. The guy picked up 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in the same season way back in 1985, back when defenses didn't have to play with one hand tied behind their back and ask for permission before they hit someone. In or Out?

Vote: Is Andre Reed a Hall of Famer?
In addition to being just about the most famous alum of Kutztown State -- unless you're a big fan of QVC's Jane Treacy -- Reed played a big role in helping the Bills reach four Super Bowls. Of equal importance, he can't be blamed for playing a big role in them losing all of them. In or Out?

Vote: Is Shannon Sharpe a Hall of Famer?
Notable for his penchant for emergency references -- would he stop and pick up Ray Buchanan in a snowstorm? No, he wouldn't. But he wanted Bill Clinton to send the National Guard to help the Patriots. Also notable for being perhaps the best pass-catching tight end ever. In or Out?

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Ray Guy deserves to be in Canton. Shane Lechler will join him in 7 years. My Raiders aren't great these days so we produce Pro Bowl punters. If Tim Brown isn't a 1st ballot HOFer then there should be no hope for Floyd Little or Boomer Esiason.

” -- mcbrink26

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Sorry, I may be partly biased, but no way does Tim Brown deserve it before Andre and considering Andre has been waiting since 2006 and Carter since 2008, it's a total travesty if Carter makes it in 1st. It was beyond a joke that Irvin got in 3 years ago while Andre was already waiting with better numbers

” -- the_philster

Sometimes we all need a little extra space to vent. ESPN profiles give fans space to post their own blog entries and go toe-to-toe with commenters.

• Bonzo_Bonham: What would be your all-time favorite NBA lineup? Steve Nash, Ray Allen, Dr. J, Tim Duncan and Bill Russell isn't a bad way to start.
• Michael Yu: After Herschel Walker brought MMA another round of attention from the mainstream media, a fan is fighting mad about unfair characterizations of the sport.
• squiddog21: Nebraska lost out on a prized recruit, but it still has Bo Pelini. And judging by NFL rosters and Boise State's success, coaching matters more than recruiting.
• Mr.InstantClassic: Are Drew Brees and the Saints being disrespected by all the coverage of Peyton Manning. A fan claiming no bias in the debate (although a Titans allegiance calls that into question) thinks that's precisely what's happening.



Read more fan posts. Or respond by signing in or creating a profile, and start blogging.

• Vote: What is the biggest reason Danica hasn't duplicated her IndyCar win?
• Rank 'Em: Where does Danica Patrick rank among drivers? | NASCAR 2010 favorites?

How will Danica Patrick fare in her first season running a part-time schedule in NASCAR's Nationwide Series? Like assessing her impact, it may depend on your expectations. On one hand, roughly 66 percent of SportsNation says it's no more likely to watch a Nationwide race with Danica than without her.

On the other hand, how many other people known for driving cars, short of perhaps Vin Diesel or Al Cowlings, have the name recognition to convince one out of three fans to at least think about tuning in?

The experiment starts with this weekend's ARCA race at Daytona, although Patrick said even a win wouldn't guarantee she'll suit up for the following week's Nationwide opener at the track. Once she does, ESPN.com Ryan McGee pegs her for three top-10 finishes.

JD (Boston)

Just how much do ARCA rides translate to Nationwide or Cup? Are the setups/feel similar enough to get a good test- or is it just seat time in a stock car with a steeper learning curve when they jump to NASCAR divisions?

David Newton

It really won't matter much at Daytona if you're talking about Danica. Just put the pedal to the floor and fly. As far as the handling there's considerable difference. It's all about seat time and learning the track, not so much setups. Full transcript

Tim (Atlanta)

Over/Under 2.5 top 10 finishes for Danica in Nationwide this year?

Ryan McGee

Over. I think she'll get three. Full transcript

Faulk was NFL MVP in 2000.

Welcome to SportsNation! On Thursday, we'll be talking Super Bowl XLIV when former NFL MVP, and 13-year veteran, Marshall Faulk stops by.

Faulk, who spent 8 years with the Rams and 5 with the Colts, in 1999, became just one of two players in NFL history to have more than 1,000 yards both rushing and receiving in the same season. He earned the MVP in 2000, after when he set a then-record with 26 rushing TDs. He played in two Super Bowls with the Rams, winning in 1999 and losing in 2001.

With Super Bowl seasons come highlights and video footage. Fans of the winner of Super Bowl XLIV can get the exclusive Super Bowl Champions DVD that will feature highlights from the season, including the playoffs and Super Bowl, in addition to behind-the-scenes footage. The DVD hits stores March 9.

Send your questions now and join Faulk Thursday at 4 p.m. ET!

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• Vote: How many wins would the Nets have with Phil Jackson as coach?
• Rank 'Em: Who is Jackson's main competition as the best coach working today?

What do Bill Belichick and Geno Auriemma have in common? How about Urban Meyer, Nick Saban and Joe Torre? Or Pat Summitt and Mack Brown? Add up any of those combinations and the total number of championships still falls short of those which Phil Jackson won all by his lonesome. (We also would have accepted an unmatched ability to be taken seriously while wearing shades of orange for the last one.)

Jackson didn't add to his championship haul Wednesday night, but he did reinforce his place as the best coach of his generation, and in the debate for the best of all time, by passing Pat Riley for the most wins in Lakers history. Not too shabby considering the guy won six championships with another franchise. In fact, with apologies to Colbert Nation, there is really only one formidable opponent for the Zen Master: Phil Jackson.

So which version is more responsible for the success his teams enjoyed: Chicago Phil or Los Angeles Phil?

Justin (Detroit)

AK/BK, with all of the talk of GLOAT, let's talk a bit about GLCOAT. Is it Phil or Riley? Is rings all that matter in this debate?

ESPN Los Angeles' Brian Kamenetzky

Hey Dylan-I'm going Randy Pfund. I kid. I think this one is as tough as any to call. Their coaching records are nearly identical, from the regular season to the playoffs (Riley has the better percentages in both, but in the postseason the difference is negligible). The titles are the same, the conference titles nearly identical. I think when it's over, PJ will probably pull ahead, but right now I'd call it a push.The one thing, maybe, that gives PJ an advantage would be he did it with two very different teams. Full transcript | Land O' Lakers blog

Jake (Portland, OR)

In the not-so-distant-future, do you see Buss blowing up the Lakers once Kobe Bryant finally retires? We're talking about this at work today. Will they end up like Chicago, struggling to find another superstar to lead the team? Think it's fair to compare losing Bryant in L.A. to Chicago losing Jordan?

J.A. Adande

I believe Buss is willing to go all in right now to squeeze out a few more championships in the Kobe era and then will ease up after shelling out so much luxury tax $. There's a difference between Chicago and LA, though, in that the Lakers will have to stay competitive in order to keep selling tickets. The Bulls had suites sales locked into long-term contracts after Jordan retired, and ticket sales remained strong because United Center had become a destination (the house that Jordan built). L.A. doesn't work that way. The Lakers couldn't withstand a 7-year playoff drought the way the Bulls did. A good test case will be the crowds at the Coliseum if Lane Kiffin can't maintain that Pete Carroll momentum at USC. Full transcript

We ask, and you deliver. Each day on "SportsNation" (4 p.m. ET and midnight ET, ESPN2), Michelle Beadle and guest host Marcellus Wiley run down the weirdest Web stories submitted by viewers.

Wednesday's Web stories include dancing robots, the world's largest bike and sit-up guy + cat = disaster.

• Submit your favorite Web clips and tune in to see whether they make the cut.

Today on "SportsNation," Michael Jordan may lose a poll question for the first time in human history.

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  Who should be paid a higher salary: Peyton Manning or Tom Brady?

  Colts owner Jim Irsay recently revealed his intention to make Peyton Manning the highest-paid player in league history once the season ends.

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  Would you want Michael Jordan as an owner?

  Charlotte Bobcats owner Robert Johnson has been trying to sell his franchise. There is a chance that team president Michael Jordan could be the new owner.

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  Are you surprised by how well Kevin Durant's playing?

  "The Durantula", as we like to call him, has scored 25 points or more in 22 consecutive games. Only two players have longer streaks: A.I. and MJ.



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• Rank 'Em: How do you rank the draft's top wide receiver and tight end prospects?
• More NFL draft: Quarterbacks | Linemen | Running backs

When Keyshawn Johnson turns out to be one of the more stable wide receivers to come off the board as one of the top 10 picks in the NFL draft, you know the position is a minefield. Linemen and quarterbacks are frequent targets in the upper reaches of the first round, but SportsNation considers wide receivers riskier than even running backs, linebackers, cornerbacks or safeties.

But really, by all means, go ahead and draft Dez Bryant.

We again turn things over to SportsNation's unofficial mock pundit, blogger 3rdStoneFromTheSun, who likes Rex Ryan, once he's finished forking over his $50,000 fine, lobbying for former Notre Dame star Golden Tate late in the opening round.

• "Tate adds another needed receiver to the Jets arsenal. Though Braylon Edwards played better for them than he did for Cleveland this year, he still has questionable hands. Jerricho Cotchery is a possession type of receiver, so having Tate to stretch the field could open things up more underneath. While Tate is not a tall receiver, he has good hands and is dangerous in open spaces. He will add an elusive element that all other Jets offensive players are lacking, thus creating a much needed wrinkle in the aerial attack." -- Check out all the picks

RC (Cincy)

Marty Gillyard had a great game at the senior bowl. What round do you think he will go in the draft, and what does he need to do to improve his draft stock?

Mel Kiper

He had the struggles early on in the Senor Bowl process, but he had a good game. His versatility will help him. He can be your return man. It's focus and concentration for him. If he does, I think he can be a No. 2 or No. 3 option in the NFL. I don't think he'll be a No. 1, but his return skills will be a plus. Full transcript

brian (paradise)

Matt-Do you see the Phins trying to get a standout WR through the draft or through free agency/trade route? Dez Bryant might look awfully tempting for the Phins to pass up.

Matt Williamson

I really think that needs to happen. Overall, I really see that as their only O need-and a must considering that they have a first year QB with a ton of potential. Would strongly consider someone like A Boldin or B Marshall as well. Same with Baltimore and Cincinnati. In fact, WRs are really in demand right now. V-Jax is a free agent, but I can't believe that he is going anywhere. We are obviously not sure yet how the draft will shape up, but a WR in round one seems logical as well. If they can get that guy, I would then go crazy on D with the other picks/resources. Full transcript