The following debate pits a bandwagon-jumping Cowboys fan and a die-hard Bills devotee (God help her) facing off in one of the most heated debates since Nixon sweat on Kennedy.

MR: Normally, I am the loudest Dallas Cowboys-hater in the world. The one reason -- I root for the Redskins. But once the Redskins became mathematically eliminated from the post-season in November, I transferred all of my enthusiasm to the one team that I knew would be the champs --Dallas.

AT: Said like a true bandwagon-jumper. I, on the other hand, have stuck by my team through the three most miserable years any football fan has had to endure. It's not easy being second-best over and over and over again, but hey, I'd rather be second-best than admit to being a Dallas Cowboy fan.

MR: First of all, I am a Redskins fan. Second of all, I only jump on a bandwagon that I know will take me into the winner's circle (see: Florida State football, Pearl Jam, Bill Clinton). I will not become part of the masses who are feeling sorry for these Buffa-losers, just because they don't want to be on the downside for a fourth-straight season.

AT: You speak far too quickly, and you'll be eating your words come Monday. The Bills overcame the odds this year by making the Super Bowl again. As for ending up in the winner's circle -- too bad you have to tarnish your reputation in the process (see: Florida State football, Pearl Jam, Bill Clinton). Now you've sunk to the lowest of all possible levels by picking the Cowboys.

MR: Nobody thought Buffalo would make it. Everybody knew Dallas would make it. Ergo, Buffalo has had two good weeks, and when it comes time for Emmitt and Troy and Magic-88 to do their stuff, Thermonuclear Meltdown (Note: That's Thurman Thomas to all you normal people) will be sitting on the sidelines wishing that he forgot his helmet again.

The last four times Buffalo has been in the championship games, the Bills have dominated their opponets 109-60 points. But when time came for the big game, they left their talent in the hotel being outscored 120-33.

AT: In 1991, Buffalo should have won the Super Bowl, but wide right began this damn losing streak. The last two years Buffalo has looked lackluster, but that's added inspiration for this year. While Dallas will coast in expecting to win, the Bills have an advantage because all the critics say they can't win the Big One. Even Dr. Z picked Dallas and we all know what great foresight he has (0-3 during the last three years).

This is the year of the unexpected. So entertain the real scenario for Sunday -- Bruce Smith vs. Troy Aikman. One hit and poor Troy will be carted off the field, and he won't remember a thing. And let's not forget Leon Lett. Hopefully by now he's read the playbook or picked up some common sense. (Yeh, right. Leon's been too busy dodging reporters.) Bad things always happen in threes, and previous experience has shown he will deliver.

And then there's Jimmy Johnson, whose hair draws as much attention as his cocky demeanor. Guaranteeing a victory against the 49ers as if he commands the world. Let him try pulling that one on Buffalo, and someone will finally put him in his place!

MR: The only thing that is unexpected about this year is that the Buffalo Bill-bo Baggins (Note: The what?!?) have hobbled their way into the Super Bowl again. Can Thomas be a little bit more overrated? Sure, he had a great championship game, but he was playing the Chiefs for goodness sake. He won't have any holes to scamper through against the Cowboys' Killer D.

And Jim Kelly? You want to talk carted off the field -- wait until Charlie "Hit-Man" Haley takes off. Frank Reich, start warming up. If it's even worth it.

AT: Undoubtedly KC wasn't a team to blink at with comeback-king Montana, whom the Bills flattened by halftime. Poor ol' Troy cannot even compare to Montana. And then there's Emmitt "I need more money than Thurman" Smith. Emmitt and company gained only 124 rushing yards, while giving up 84 to the 49ers. Thomas and company ran for 229 yards, while letting KC run for only 52.

As for Reich, I have just one word for you --Houston.

The Bills wanted another chance this year. They fought their way back. Dallas' road has been easy --up until now, because it's payback time, and paybacks are a bitch.

Welcome back Dallas. We've been waiting.