Three years later, it’s non-tender day again. Also: The Packers could make the playoffs, why injury reports exist, and the competitive stakes of F1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Joe’s Notes: Why the Padres (Evidently) Need to Trade Juan Soto
The second-biggest prize of the MLB offseason. Or so we’re told. Also: Jim Harbaugh’s suspension (?), the Iowa under, Duke vs. Arizona, and a hockey question for the room.
Joe’s Notes: TCU Might Miss a Bowl, and That Is Good for College Football
Cinderella still exists. Also: Clearing up the JMU bowl situation, the funniest Michigan scenario, Milan Momcilovic’s debut, and the Cubs chase the latest market inefficiency.
Joe’s Notes: It’s the Pitching, Stupid
Why top MLB seeds are going down. Also: West Virginia vs. Houston, the dawn of Connor Bedard, and a charitable thought towards Matt LaFleur.
32 for 32: Iowa State’s NIT Outlook
With 32 days remaining ’til college basketball season, Joe Stunardi joins NIT Stu to talk about Iowa State’s NIT hopes.
Joe’s Notes: Clemson’s Time Is Probably Over
Also: Super Sneak vs. Tush Push, Jordan Love is the guy so far, Oklahoma State fell off, and how many games the Cubs need to win this week.
Joe’s Notes: A Case for the Cubs
Plus: The Rays might stay put, SMU got some money, that Iowa State game, Alabama’s quarterback, that Packers game, Phil Mickelson’s statement, and more.
Joe’s Notes: Is the NFC Bad?
The Lions don’t need to be great this year to have a great season. Also: Aaron Jones, Marcus Stroman, the Ohio Bobcats, the Bristol night race, and Taj Gibson.
Joe’s Notes: The NBA Tries to Make Its Players Play
Also: Turf wars, the Pac-2 legal battle, Iowa State’s long-term outlook, Packers talk, Cubs talk, the Nationals’ weird spot, Scherzer’s injury, and David Stearns’s morality.
Joe’s Notes: The Cy-Hawk Game, 2023
Plus: Packers vs. Bears, Joe Burrow and Brock Purdy, the word “ace,” the Nationals fiasco, Chris Chelios, and the Pac-2’s legal action.
College Football Week 2: Texas and Alabama Continue the Battle for the New SEC
And 24 other games worth talking about.
Joe’s Notes: Caleb Williams Might Dodge the Draft
Plus: Chris Jones, Travis Kelce, Cy-Hawk Week, Julio UrĂas, the Cubs, the Packers, Ben Shelton, American basketball, and NASCAR’s stars.
Joe’s Notes: The ACC Doesn’t Like Its Chances
Proactive ass-saving.
Joe’s Notes: ACC Expansion Makes Short-Term Sense. But…
…there is a long term. Also: ASU, the CFP format, Iowa gambling, and the MLB waiver wire.
Joe’s Notes: Does the NFL Make Other Sports Hate Each Other?
The NFL’s dominance of sports appetite creates an illusion of starvation elsewhere. Also: Wander Franco’s latest, Luis Castillo’s fastballs, the White Sox might move, college baseball’s rising, Drew Smyly’s starting, Jirehl Brock’s leaving, Rutgers gambled on Jeremiah Williams, and some NASCAR game theory.
Joe’s Notes: Could the Mountain West Get Aggressive?
Options exist for the Mountain West beyond the Pac-4.
Joe’s Notes: Are the Brewers Actually Considering Moving?
What to make of the ballpark situation in Milwaukee.
Joe’s Notes: Washington State and Oregon State Become the Prize
Someone is going to get the Cougs and the Beavs, and that someone is going to be very happy about it.