It would be more encouraging in a different context.
Iowa State Goes Into the Fire in Norman
The Cyclones face another daunting test.
Are the Cubs About to Deal Someone?
The Sergio Alcántara pickup might not mean much. But it has to mean something.
This Fall Will Be an Inflection Point for Iowa State
It might not be a once-in-a-century chance. But also…it might be.
What Is Wrong with Creighton?
A look at our updated bracketology.
The Best Signing of This MLB Offseason
Let us celebrate the Seattle Mariners.
Baylor’s Projected Résumé Passes Gonzaga’s
And other notes from our bracketology’s latest update.
Iowa State Comes Back, Falls Short of West Virginia—Four Thoughts
An encouraging night in Ames. But with so, so far to go.
Iowa State, or Some Portion Thereof, Hosts West Virginia
The Cyclones limp along.
How Big Is St. Bonaventure’s Cushion?
Our updated bracketology, with a bit more of a jolt than usual.
Iowa State’s Rough Night in Starkville—Four Thoughts
Some expected bad, some disappointing bad.
Iowa State, Still Shorthanded, Goes to Starkville
It shouldn’t be pretty. But it can be encouraging.
The Cubs, Intentionally or Not, Are Still Alive in the NL Central
Nolan Arenado outweighs Joc Pederson. But he doesn’t sink the Cubs.
How Can the Committee Weigh Covid?
The selection committee’s got its work cut out for it if it wants to account for coronavirus absences this year. Today’s bracketology update.
Where Does UCF Go From Here?
Josh Heupel’s gone. What’s left?
Depleted Iowa State Gets Pummeled by Oklahoma State—Three Thoughts
The effects of the outbreak continue even as games resume.
Hank Aaron Was Arguably the Second-Greatest Player of All Time
Sometimes, for me at least, Hank Aaron’s greatness is limited to his stature among home run hitters, and not appreciated among baseball players as a whole.
Iowa State Returns to Action
Who will be on the floor?