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.
Stu’s Notes: Chris Partridge vs. Computer
Also: The A’s run F1, the Cubs care what we think, and Burnley has received justice but it might not help.
Joe’s Notes: The NCAA Didn’t Screw James Madison. Here’s Who Did.
Plus: Coaching changes, Michigan and the B1G cut a deal, the MWC/Pac-2 alliance takes shape, and Justin Steele made a million.
Stu’s Notes: Ten Teams Who Could Win the NIT
Including…milkshake bobbleheads, a defense of Draymond Green, Kelly Oubre’s doorbell, and Brad Bohannon got banned.
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.
Stu’s Notes: What Aaron Rodgers Knows About When He’ll Return
Aaron Rodgers didn’t fake an Achilles tear. But he’s definitely up to something. Also: JMU resembles a certain other Cinderella, Arch Manning Bust Watch returns, and a thought on Thursday weddings.
Stu’s Notes: Is FAU an NIT Contender?
The Owls have us hooting. Also! UNT raised a banner, Connor Stalions has a strange LLC, the Dodgers might be bankrupt, and the Cubs hired a personal enemy.
Stu’s Notes: Michigan’s Many Crimes
Keeping Michigan’s scandals straight, plus: Arch Manning Bust Watch, Moscow’s vibes, more NIT format thoughts, Nilla Wafer timing, and more.
Stu’s Notes: Bummed About the Ballparks
Mourning the baseball-ness we’ve lost, plus: El Paso Vice, Flavor Flav, the NIT Cinematic Universe, and the Sens.
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.
Stu’s Notes: Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift, and Confidence
Football and relationships, plus: Tim Wakefield, who to cheer for in the MLB Playoffs, Ryder Cup reflections, college football demons and Devils, and more.
Stu’s Notes: The Braves Chose Their Fate
Also: Dusty Baker strikes again, Taylor Swift’s favorite network, Northwestern prep, the best neutral site, Brady Tkachuk’s face, and some NIT art.
Joe’s Notes: How Does the Ryder Cup Work?
Also: How many steals is 70, Bakhtiari to the IR, Connor Bedard debuts, and the Brickyard returns to NASCAR.
Stu’s Notes: Welcome, Women, to the NIT Experience
Also: Taylor Swift, Sean Payton, more on Bears fans, the bobblehead night, Texas Motor Speedway, Burnley’s back, Sens preseason, and a quarrel with Austin FC.
Stu’s Notes: Does Colorado Have Bad Fans?
These guys are out of control. Also: Lane Kiffin did some needling, the Packers loss is on NIT Stu, Joe Kelly won the NL West, and so many allegations. So many.
Joe’s Notes: Duquette to Epstein, Dombrowski to Bloom
The Red Sox are moving on again. Also: the Braves keep winning, pitchers keep hurting, the NL Cy Young race, the NHL and Atlanta, and Matt LaFleur’s soft skills.
Stu’s Notes: Hook ‘Em (But Let Me Be Clear)
How this Texas-neutral Austinite feels about the Bama game. Plus: Joe Kelly’s rehab outing, the Tez Walker reaction, and the USA’s sports failings.
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.