The meaning of the Villanova coach’s startling retirement, plus notes on Shaedon Sharpe’s NBA decision and Marcus Stroman’s struggles.
Stu’s Notes: Miguel Cabrera and the Thrill of the Chase
The joy of the pursuit of a milestone.
Stu’s Notes: Breaking Down Mason Ramsey’s New Music Video
Also, the Cubs rain response has set Chicago up well for tonight’s viewing.
Joe’s Notes: Cubs on Statcast, Tshiebwe’s Staying, AJ Green to Ames?
Justin Steele’s xERA’s still good, Frank Schwindel’s been sneakily struggling, and Iowa State’s next point guard may have just entered the portal.
If NIL and the Transfer Portal Hurt the Little Guy, Why Is Bryant Cleaning Up?
No college basketball program has done more for its roster so far this offseason than Bryant.
Joe’s Notes: Keegan Thompson, J.J. Kohl, and NIL Is Good
There are no convincing arguments against the current state of NIL and the transfer portal.
Stu’s Notes: R.I.P. Carrier Dome, Jake Arrieta Retires, Solving NASCAR’s Rain Problem, Etc.
“Etc.” does a lot of work. Respect to “Etc.”
NIT Alumni in the NBA Playoffs
Why the Timberwolves know how to win (the right amount).
Joe’s Notes: Tyrese Hunter Is Transferring
A major blow to Iowa State, we go around baseball, and other miscellany.
Joe’s Notes: The Tom Brady/Dolphins Story Is Nuts
Plus the FPI release, the Cubs did a good-team thing, the Packers signed Sammy Watkins, and more.
Our 2022 Bracketology Post-Mortem
Our thoughts on this season’s model, looking back at it.
Joe’s Notes: Kershaw and an Imperfect Game, College Baseball Weekend Preview
Is there anything Major League Baseball can do to incentivize making history?
Stu’s Notes: Appreciating Brett Phillips, F1 Drivers Ain’t So Bad, and a Visit from Mr. Darkside?
Also, the Sens gave us another bike helmet video.
Joe’s Notes: Bacot’s Back at UNC, and Iowa State’s 2022-23 Roster Is Getting Clearer
Transfer portal news, the Giants’ approach to series, and the end of Tennessee’s win streak.
Stu’s Notes: Bohm, Beasley, and Bevo
NIT alum Malik Beasley, Alec Bohm gives Philadelphia the love, and the Sarkisian/Ojomo situation is worse than it looked this morning.
Joe’s Notes: Could Texas Tech Rule Future Big 12 Football?
Could the Big 12 race soon run through Lubbock?
Joe’s Notes: Around Baseball, the Cubs’ Good Weekend, and Saint Peter’s Has Its Guy
What in the world happened yesterday in Louisville?
Joe’s Notes: College Baseball’s Weekend Sets, Transfer Portal Updates, and the Cubs Are Rolling With Steele
Bits across the board as we wrap up the week.