Plus Joe Kelly’s rehab outing begins, a little animal news, and some etc.
Every NFL Franchise’s College Football Equivalent
In honor of the draft, where college and the pros collide.
Joe’s Notes: The Draft, College Sports’ Graduation Day
Plus Iowa State draft notes, Packers draft notes, a Tyrese Hunter detail, transfer portal news, Big 12 transition timing, and the Cubs’ big win/avoided loss.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, April 28th
A pair of sleepers.
Stu’s Notes: What Mark Emmert’s Departure Means for the NIT
Is this good or bad?
Joe’s Notes: What Mark Emmert’s Tenure Did and Does for College Sports
Why the outgoing NCAA president’s tenure was a disaster for the NCAA, but possibly the best thing that could happen to college sports (also, Cubs and ISU and transfer portal bits).
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, April 27th
A balancing act.
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)
NIT Final Four Location Wishlist
Where we would like next year’s NIT Final Four to be held.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, April 26th
Picking the Pennants.
Joe’s Notes: The Central Divisions Stink
We go around baseball, starting with the Central Divisions, which have been bad for a while now.
League of Vibes: Every MLB Team’s Vibe King, Queen, or Prince
Who brings the best vibes to each of MLB’s 30 franchises.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, April 25th
Don’t miss out on the Twins.
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.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, April 22nd
More MLB futures, plus F1 and NASCAR plays for Sunday.
Bevo’s Fake Nuts: Please. More McConaughey.
We mean it.
In Defense of Batting Average, RBI, and the Triple Crown
Batting average and RBI aren’t the most telling stats in baseball. But they aren’t meaningless.