Morning, all. It is mercifully Friday and we have survived the slog.
First thing: If you missed TransientBuckeye's look back at the 2002 national championship game (plus dogs and daughters), go read it. The rest of today's links? Hey, take or leave them. But hit up TB's piece for a wonderful slice of fandom, fatherhood, and desperately trying to not freak out the dog while screaming at the TV.
Parenthood, Pet Therapy, and Fireworks: One Night in the Life of a College Football Fan (Part 2)
Parenthood, Pet Therapy, and Fireworks
Transient Buckeye
Today in Sports! Sinner feels the flames
Jannik Sinner went down in one of the biggest upsets in modern tennis history, courtesy of the sun. PLUS, the Presidents’ Trophy curse continues, a cricket phenom, USMNT internal drama, and more!
Rodger Sherman
NIU legend George Bork passes away at 84
The two-sport titan from Mount Prospect, Illinois helped pioneer the adoption of the passing offense in college football.
J.H. Jimenez
Wanna see a coach’s preseason Top 25 ballot?
Who put Kansas State over Indiana?
David Covucci
Four quick thoughts on the Protect College Sports Act: aka a college sports bill you should actually pay attention to
Which ideas are good, which are bad, which are lawsuit bait, and more.
Matt Brown
What May Follow When You Are Slacked “Hey”
You’re fired.
You are getting a promotion.
You are getting a demotion.
You are now in charge.
The person you hate here the most is now in charge, and they to…
Jesse Kubanet
