Inside: The Week In Sports

College Football
Already in hot water, Texas A&M coach Dennis Franchione does himself no favors with a newsletter to a select group of boosters ? Bulls or Gators—which is the best team in Florida ?

The NFL
Three teams with Super Bowl hopes are languishing in last place. Can the Bears, Chargers and Saints save their seasons? ? Dr. Z's forecast: Tampa Bay will give Indianapolis a game

NASCAR
Jimmie Johnson is sitting pretty after rain and wrecks rattle other Chase contenders in Kansas ? Clint Bowyer 's surprising run continues ? Kyle Busch gets knocked out by Dale Jr.

High School Football
Despite pressure to concentrate on one sport, some multitalented athletes want to suit up for two in college ? Ansonia ( Conn. ) running back Alex Thomas rushes for a state-record 518 yards

GOLD RUSH Colorado fans flooded Folsom Field last Saturday after the Buffaloes shocked third-ranked Oklahoma 27--24.