Ohio State’s new athletic director is a surprising choice. Also: Taulia Tagovailoa got screwed, Wild Card Weekend reactions, and Audi Crooks steps onto the national radar.
Stu’s Notes: NIT or NOT
Who’s helping their case? Also: James Franklin & Alabama, a defense of Shaka Smart, and Rodgers vs. Kimmel…possibly at a détente.
The Icelandic Volcano: What to Know, How to Watch
Lava!
Stu’s Notes: Are the Dodgers the New Duke?
The Dodgers are looking like a particular type of villain. Also: Game of the NITe of the Weekend, two types of Friday news dumps, the deal with St. Thomas, and the return of Sean Dyche.
Deodorant and Pens: The Same? Different?
And who is Ray Sia? And why is he so upset?
Stu’s Notes: Michigan, Michigan State, Scandal, and the NIT
“He can hit.” Also: Andy Enfield & LeBron James; Adam Silver & Lebron James; whether Zion needs Moriah Mills; Joe Kelly’s new number; and the Ottawa Senators.
Retrofitted to Tradition: College Football Is Built for Controversy
We could not have the college football we love if naming a national champion was easy. That, FSU’s strength of schedule, the future of the ACC, and some notes on Liberty and The Internet.
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.
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.
The Spicy Black Beans Are Good
A grocery mishap turned out for the best.
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.
We Asked AI What It’d Look Like if Coach K Coached Football
AI gets it.
Stu’s Notes: Justin Fields Wasn’t Lying (But Bears Bloggers Were!)
Also: Steelers fans are getting soft, Deion Sanders is anti-death threat, Christopher Morel is a puppy, Harry Maguire’s scared of Burnley, and Joe Kelly looked great the other night.
The ‘Suits’ Comeback Is Suspicious
Other people are noticing this, right?
The Difference Between Nesting and Roosting
Birds!
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.
Stu’s Notes: Aaron Rodgers, Artist
Oh yeah, we’re going there. Also: Dartmouth tries to unionize, Jay Norvell tries to get smoked, the Stetson Bennett thing, Ryder Cup camera access, Ons Jabeur, Shane van Gisbergen, and The Pitch Was a Strike.
Stu’s Notes: Another Joe Kelly Return
Also: Seth Davis’s motives, Kai Jones’s wellbeing, setting expectations for children, and a little bit of Burnley.