Is this good or bad?
Stu’s Notes: Is Shaka Smart Going Hipster in Milwaukee?
Plus: the cult of Herb Jones, Burnley’s revival, the Sens’ good weekend, and a little etc.
Joe’s Notes: The Transfer Portal’s Atlantic King
There’s an ACC program setting itself up for future dominance, and it’s not necessarily North Carolina. (Also: Cubs notes, college baseball notes)
Joe’s Notes: What’s the NCAA Going to Do With Bill Self and Penny Hardaway?
The sanctioning process winds on despite the incentives for wrongdoing disappearing with NIL. Plus, a weekend baseball preview, who the Cubs will cut, and why Deebo Samuel and the Packers don’t seem to make sense.
Joe’s Notes: Jay Wright Does It Right
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
Joe’s Notes: Don’t Rule Out a Repeat Title in Atlanta
Watching the Wrigleyville weather, and don’t forget about Acuña.
Stu’s Notes: Xavier vs. Kansas, on the Gridiron
Who has the better football program: The real men’s basketball national champion or the imposter?