Looking ahead to 2002: It's a future shock.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)

FORT WORTH _ As we look back, 2001 ended up being a bad year for Napster, Enron, the XFL, former presidents of Yugoslavia, my cable modem connection and the Secret Service guys assigned to keep the Bush girls out of trouble.

It all seemed trivial compared to what happened on Sept. 11.

But 2002 promises to be brighter. I know, because Ye Olde Crystal Ball (est. 1982) never lies. Sort of. Whatever.

The world of sports in 2002 follows:

January

Rocky Calmus-led Oklahoma defense overwhelms Arkansas in the Cotton Bowl, 31-7. ... Chris Brown runs for 201 yards and Colorado outlasts Oregon, 35-34, in the Fiesta. ... Kurt Kittner's last-minute touchdown pass lifts Illinois over LSU, 28-24, in the Sugar Bowl. ... Rex Grossman throws four TD passes, as Florida routs Maryland in the Orange, 42-10. ... In the Rose Bowl, Miami leaves no doubt as to who is college football's No. 1, rolling over Nebraska, 33-13. ... BCS officials announce new system for 2002. Formula will include coaches' rankings in Mr. Blackwell's Worst-Dressed List.

Cowboys fire offensive coordinator Jack Reilly, name Oakland Raiders quarterbacks coach Gary Stevens as replacement. ... Cowboys defeat Lions, 24-17, to finish 6-10, last in NFC East. ... Raiders beat Seahawks, Ravens stifle Patriots, Bucs defeat Eagles, and Bears upend 49ers in NFL playoffs opening round. ... Steelers ride Kordell Stewart to AFC title, defeating Raiders, 27-20. ... Packers' defense ...