Inside The Week In Sports

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Michigan State is running wild in the Big Ten • Georgia Tech's big-play freshman receiver • Boston College eyes Fiesta Bowl

THE NFL

Bucs' rebuilding process tests Gruden's patience • End of the line for Brunell in D.C.? • Dr. Z's Forecast: Beware the Hawk

THE NBA

Mourning makes his mark in New Jersey, even as he plans his departure • Scout: Struggling Kings lack their old chemistry

SOCCER

D.C. United striker Eskandarian continues the family's winning tradition • Clint Mathis may be on his way to Salt Lake City

COLOR PHOTO

Photograph by Alan Mothner/US PRESSWIRE

HOT CURRY

  Georgia Tech senior Nate Curry makes a dazzling catch along the Connecticut sideline in the Yellow Jackets' 30-10 win over the Huskies last Saturday in Atlanta. His fellow acrobatic wideout, freshman Calvin Johnson, contributed six receptions (page 136).