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If the Jets are going to run an offense devoid of the forward pass, they may as well just insert Tim Tebow and run it properly. Mike Lombardi reacts to Gang Green's defensive struggle in Jacksonville and the Giants' thrashing of the Saints.

It doesn't matter if this great start for the Knicks is just a flash in the pan, we are going to enjoy it! Jon Barry and Marv Albert react to the Knicks' second 20-point blowout of the World Champion Miami Heat.

It's a Basketball Thursday on the Mike Lupica Show. Former Knicks PG and current Golden State HC Mark Jackson joins SMU HC Larry Brown to talk about the Knicks' big showdown with Miami.

Sal Paolantonio says sticking with Mark Sanchez was the only choice Rex Ryan could have made. Archie Manning gives his take on the Jets quarterback situation.

The Giants should be better than their current 7-5 record after last night's loss in Washington. Antonio Pierce breaks down the sudden NFC East race, while John Saunders talks about Jim Valvano's legacy.

Mike says it doesn't matter who the Jets start at QB from here on out; the starter for the 2013 season is not on the current roster. Bob Wischusen and Brian Billick chime in on the benching of Mark Sanchez for Greg McElroy.

Mike and Don question just what "sanctions" David Stern has planned for Greg Popovich. Plus, Ron Darling reacts to David Wright's new contract and Sal Paolantonio breaks down Giants-Redskins.

Mike says while Amare's gesture to come off the bench is nice, he ultimately has no say in that matter. Plus, Bob Ryan reacts to the "Brooklyn Brawl" in Boston.

Mike and Don talk Jets with Mike Greenberg. So Greeny, should Rex stay or should he go? Plus. Ron Jaworski says Mark Sanchez's performance has been negatively impacted by his surroundings.

Mike and Don look back on the Nets' victory over the Knicks in Brooklyn with Marv Albert. Plus, famed movie producer Harvey Weinstein joins the show.

Mike says the key to the Giants' success will be their play in the trenches. Mike Lombardi talks about Big Blue's path to the title, while Charles Barkley says the Nets are still the best basketball team in town.

Hall of Famer Charles Barkley still believes the Nets are the best basketball team in the city.

NFL Network's Mike Lombardi says the way the Giants played on Sunday proved that they are the best team in the National Football League when they are firing on all cylinders.

Mike says the Jets must do away with the Tebow/Wildcat drama once and for all. Plus, Larry Brown gives his take on the Knicks' fast start and Mike D'Antoni's hiring by the Lakers.

Mike and Don react to a dreadful New York football Sunday with Herm Edwards, who says Eli Manning isn't living up to his "elite" title".