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Alright, let's hit some links.
Virginia Tech’s ‘Invest to Win’ campaign puts the onus on you
If they can’t compete, it’s their fans’ fault.
David Covucci
The Greatest Postseason in History Was Also the Beginning of the End of Baseball As We Know It
The games were almost impossibly good in 1986. The business of baseball was beginning to fall apart.
Michael Weinreb
The Basket Under Review Newsletter - October 1, 2026
Happy October! Before we start today’s newsletter, a brief announcement. Evan Miyakawa will join us in the Discord tomorrow afternoon (Friday, 10/2) at 2pmET for an AMA! The analytics guru will be here to answer your questions and provide insights about his metrics. See you then! Tom Izzo
Basket Under Review
What I’m hearing and thinking about conference realignment right now
From the MAC to the artist formally known as a MAAC
Matt Brown
2026 MAC Football Power Rankings: Week 4
There’s a new #1 on top of the charts for the first time this season!
J.H. Jimenez
FAQ: Potato Salad
“In this potato salad, there are potatoes. Mayonnaise. Paprika, obviously. Two giant celery chunks. One red onion, diced. Three hard-boiled eggs. Two ants an…
Gary M. Almeter
THE AMERICAN AFTER DARK!!!!! Tulsa ties it at 38!!! 31 secs left
— Daryll B (@daryllbenjamin.bsky.social) October 2, 2026 at 12:48 AM
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