OMNIPOTENCE INDEX

1. TED ST. MARTIN — He holds the world record, having made 5,221 consecutive free throws without a miss, and once made 1,704 straight at halftime of a Suns game. He is 5'6", lives in Jacksonville, and does not play for the Memphis Tigers.


2. OKLAHOMA STATE — They don't have Ted St. Martin, or even Lionel Chalmers, but for a down program to be in the conversation (even if they created it) about snagging the well-coiffed KU coach is a huge deal. Even for the moment. (Get out your checkbooks, Kansas!)


3. BALTIMORE ORIOLES — It's baseball season, which means the fighting Peter Angelos' must be running rough-shod over the AL East. We know, we know: same old story. But that doesn't mean they don't deserve recognition. Gibbons for MVP! (After the steroids suspension is cleared up.)


4. FRENCH FEISTINESS — They may not be sending in the Marines, but the French (ok, some of their athletes) may have violated Olympic rules by wearing badges to support Tibet. Wait, the French are taking a stand? Mais oui!


5. RAIDER NATION — With Al Davis aging, Lyle Alzado aged out, Art Shell out of the game and Gene Upshaw not exactly receiving love notes (at least from those outside the NFLPA) we count Chris Long, and his likely draft status—even if he does fall to #4—a good thing for Raider Nation. They can stillL count Howie as loyal ... and employed!
   

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