After four years in the wilderness, the Huskies are on the rise. That, and other notes from today’s bracketology update.
Where Is Georgia Tonight?
Georgia recruits on the same level as Alabama, and outrecruits Ohio State. Why aren’t they better?
Iowa State Gets Wrecked by Tech—Seven Thoughts
Ouch. That’s the first thought.
Iowa State vs. Its Own Demons
Can the Cyclones protect the ball?
What the Francisco Lindor Trade Means for the White Sox and Braves
There are large ramifications beyond Cleveland and New York.
What Can the Cubs Get Out of Jonathan Holder?
The ceiling and the potential problem for the Cubs’ biggest offseason signing (to-date).
Iowa State Manages a Close One with Texas—Three Thoughts
Signs of…consistency?
The Cyclones Go to Austin
The view from the Iowa State side.
Villanova’s Quarantine Has Us Bracing for Résumé-Parsing
Plus, a look at Drake and Loyola.
We’re Going Beyond Excel
Joe’s learning Python (plus, a look at our upcoming NHL model).
Iowa State Hangs with Baylor—Four Thoughts
Signs of progress for the Cyclones.
What Iowa State Should Do Against Baylor (and What They Probably Will)
Into the fire for Iowa State.
With Ohio State and Clemson, Keep an Eye on Turnovers
An upset path for Ohio State.
How Vulnerable Is Alabama’s Defense?
Alabama has a weak side of the ball. But how weak is it?
Today’s Best Bet: Wednesday, December 30th
Portland visits Seattle in a thoroughly uninspiring, but potentially good for us, nonconference game.
Does Richard Pitino Have Something?
The Golden Gophers are no longer a bubble team.
The Cubs Could Still Win the Division
The mood is justifiably dour. But the Cubs, on paper, don’t line up too badly within the NL Central.
The Dodgers Are Still Better
But it’s close.