Notre Dame is playing about as this roster was expected to play. The issue is how many losses are adding up.
NIT Bracketology: February 2nd, 2024
Welcome back, Villanova.
Stu’s Notes: Damian Lillard and Blazers Fans Need to Settle Down
At some point, you have to say goodbye. Also: Saleh vs. Hackett, Sean Miller saw the devil, and Lane Kiffin’s had another busy week.
Stu’s Notes: The Jets Might Be Dumb
A shocking twist. Also: Can Netflix make people like sports? Does F1 hate America? And what is going on with figure skating’s math?
Stu’s Notes: The Risky Thing About Nepotism
Florida State has made an interesting accusation. Also: What’s up with the Kelces, Doc Rivers is 0–1, and we have thoughts on wheelchair pickleball.
Stu’s Notes: Tom Brady Is Bailing Out Greg Olsen
Greg Olsen is getting moved to the best position in sports. Also: We address the UNC issue, we explore Villanova history, and we ask whether we should care about the 24-hour race at Daytona.
Stu’s Notes: Is Ed Cooley Even a Good Coach?
Being good with people is only part of the job. Also: Joe Kelly’s Nobel Prize candidacy, Yasiel Puig’s innocence, and when do the Jared Goff chants get old?
BFN: Kyle Shanahan Played at Texas?
Feminded of something old every day.
NIT Bracketology: January 26th, 2024
The return of Penny Hardaway, Tony Bennett vs. Washington State, and a little bit of Zot. For the people.
Stu’s Notes: Yet Another Massive College Football Transition
They’re replacing the hedges in Athens. Also: Luka vs. Zion vs. food, a coed idea for Team USA, Nick Dunlap Bust Watch, and a potential Game of the NITe of the Year.
Stu’s Notes: The Hall of Fame Is Doing Just Fine
Cooperstown will eventually admit steroid users. For now, enjoy what we have. Also: Hockey Canada clarity, more court storming, Chicago vs. Hiroshima, and—as always—the Game of the NITe.
Stu’s Notes: What the NBA Just Took From Us
The NBA got exciting these last 24 hours. Too exciting. Also: Will Wade is free, Tom Rinaldi’s a weasel, Shane Waldron is doomed, and The Henry Ford is not what you might think.
Stu’s Notes: DePaul Is a Waste
We deserve more out of Chicago’s college basketball team. Also: What fans should do about Blake Hinson, what Caitlin Clark should do about fans, and Joe Kelly made a Hall of Fame.
Good Things Shrewing: Indiana State Is Surging
For this week’s Notre Dame thoughts…we’re looking elsewhere in the state.
BFN: Horns Downed
The return of the Nuts, where the Rodney Terry era is going mostly as expected.
NIT Bracketology: January 19th, 2024
Nebraska vs. Florida State, Texas vs. North Texas, and all the other current projections.
Stu’s Notes: Is Kliff Kingsbury the Secret to Understanding Caleb Williams?
Plus: Last NITe, toNITe, the Chicago White Sox, and Novak Djokovic has a cold.
Stu’s Notes: This College Basketball Season Just Hit Its Stride
NC State’s hijinks, Tylor Perry’s bid for back-to-back NIT MVP’s, and Georgetown’s NIT contention lead into lunar speculation and an idea for a Joel Embiid-centric financial market.