The math adds up. Also! A moonshine cave, the sports calendar’s inherent beauty, and NIT Final Four ticket prices.
Joe’s Notes: Pat Kelsey Can Be a Good Fit, If Louisville Fans Will Let Him
Meeting expectations and doing well are two different things. Also: What if Josh Schertz stays? Did Boras fumble the Montgomery bag? And Charlie Baker takes on player props.
NIT Day 9: Indiana State Is a Blessing Upon the NIT
Thoughts on last NITe and toNITe as we celebrate what might be the NIT’s greatest round.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, March 26th
Picks for the NIT quarterfinals, plus an NIT future.
Stu’s Notes: Why Caleb Williams’s Pink Phone Might Matter
*We* don’t have a problem with it. Also: How Joe Kelly became the face of the Dodgers, Adam Silver vs. Shohei Ohtani, and whether Indiana State or Cincinnati is better for the NIT.
Joe’s Notes: For Dusty May…What About Indiana?
Like it or not, questions about Bloomington accompany Michigan’s new head coach. Also: Washington State hits an inflection point, SMU might be stupid, and the NFL’s weeknight march should go slowly.
NIT Day 8: The Game of the NITe of the Century
Tell your kids they’re going in late tomorrow morning, because at 9 PM Eastern, Cincinnati and Indiana State are playing for a shot at the NIT Final Four. (Ohio State vs. Georgia is the undercard.)
NIT Day 7: Demon Deacons Downed
Georgia did it. Also: Josh Schertz keeps the train moving, Utah and Iowa delivered, VCU came through, and we have a newfound love for UNLV.
Tournament Probabilities: Was the ACC Undervalued?
Plus: UConn’s clearer path, Houston treading water, and a new NIT favorite.
NIT Day 6: Jizzle James Breaks Out, Avila v. Garcia Takes Center Stage
Checking in on the NIT second round.
The Tournament Isn’t Chalky Yet: Today’s Chaos Likelihood, Yesterday’s Games
If favorites rule today, then yes, it might be a chalky year. But we’re not there yet.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, March 24th
Picks for all five NIT games and one in the NCAA Tournament, plus another round of futures.
NCAA Tournament Probabilities: UConn’s Path Clears
Auburn’s loss is a big, big deal.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, March 23rd
Six picks against the spread, ten more futures. Big day for the portfolios.
NIT Day 5: The First Head Rolls
St. Bonaventure cleans house. Then, thoughts on each of today’s three NIT second round games.
Stu’s Notes: Texas vs. Rick Barnes
How Texas fans will handle the latest reunion. Also: Brock Cunningham’s wins record, Ashley Barnes and Shohei Ohtani, and a little NIT talk.
Joe’s Notes: The Real Problem for John Calipari
The youth thing might be an issue. But it isn’t the main one. Also: Fixing replay review, Washington State in the clutch, and more thoughts on all of yesterday’s games.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, March 22nd
An embarrassing moneyline parlay, Nebrasketball, and ten more futures.