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· Nov 2
The Preseason Essay, 2025-26: How to Reappear Completely
On second chances.
R.E.M., “Electrolite”
At the 78th minute of a home match against Tottenham in an endless, awful February, Marcelo Bielsa’s final managerial move with Leeds United was to take Juni...
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At last: here is the preseason essay for the 2025-26 college basketball season. On second chances and forgiveness. www.basketunderreview.com/the-preseaso...
Forgot to bring this one over here: if you like dominance and a lack of opening weekend upsets, the 2026 NCAA Tournament sure looks like it‘ll be for you…though I’ll wager it looks more like 2017 (1, 1, 3, 7) than 2025 (all 1s). www.basketunderreview.com/the-future-2...
The Future 2026 NCAA Tournament Field: A 2017 (or 2025!) Regen
An independent college basketball outlet.
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January 22, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Forgot to bring this one over here: if you like dominance and a lack of opening weekend upsets, the 2026 NCAA Tournament sure looks like it‘ll be for you…though I’ll wager it looks more like 2017 (1, 1, 3, 7) than 2025 (all 1s). www.basketunderreview.com/the-future-2...
Regret to share that the Extended Bill Simmons Universe led me to make a purchase
January 22, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Regret to share that the Extended Bill Simmons Universe led me to make a purchase
Really troubling news here. I'm finding out that people have read Pitchfork at any point in the last 10 years.
I'm all for publications finding ways to keep the lights on, but...this is a choice.
January 21, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Really troubling news here. I'm finding out that people have read Pitchfork at any point in the last 10 years.
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This is so so so stupid. This guy basically sued to get back into college basketball, and was allowed to do it, because he missed out on the NIL pie when he was playing. Too fucking bad. How about getting a real job, loser?
NEW: Charles Bediako has been granted a temporary restraining order and is immediately eligible to participate for Alabama basketball.
Bediako is a professional player for the Motor City Cruise of the NBA G League.
(h/t @_NickKelly)
Bediako is a professional player for the Motor City Cruise of the NBA G League.
(h/t @_NickKelly)
January 21, 2026 at 4:11 PM
This is so so so stupid. This guy basically sued to get back into college basketball, and was allowed to do it, because he missed out on the NIL pie when he was playing. Too fucking bad. How about getting a real job, loser?
At this point I’m ready for a coach to rip out whatever slim threads of morals they’ve got left and see how far they can push the definition of “eligibility.” God willing, we’ll have a 29-year-old sophomore who’s tired of being an NBA 11th man.
January 21, 2026 at 4:09 PM
At this point I’m ready for a coach to rip out whatever slim threads of morals they’ve got left and see how far they can push the definition of “eligibility.” God willing, we’ll have a 29-year-old sophomore who’s tired of being an NBA 11th man.
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Not falling for the "Watching the Olympics and rooting for the athletes you recognize is BAD" take. That's bait. I won't fall for it.
January 21, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Not falling for the "Watching the Olympics and rooting for the athletes you recognize is BAD" take. That's bait. I won't fall for it.
We are in extreme I'll Believe It When I See It territory with this incoming winter storm. The record for anywhere I've lived in my lifetime in TN is 9", if this actually goes north of 15" it is hilarious and catastrophic.
January 20, 2026 at 11:50 AM
We are in extreme I'll Believe It When I See It territory with this incoming winter storm. The record for anywhere I've lived in my lifetime in TN is 9", if this actually goes north of 15" it is hilarious and catastrophic.
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Honestly might be the most incredible story in college football history.
January 20, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Honestly might be the most incredible story in college football history.
Insane decision to kick it. The game state now encourages Miami to be uber-aggressive whereas going for it and failing means Miami just has to (and would, knowing Mario!) play for the FG. Either you go to OT or you win right there. Now you can lose in regulation.
January 20, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Insane decision to kick it. The game state now encourages Miami to be uber-aggressive whereas going for it and failing means Miami just has to (and would, knowing Mario!) play for the FG. Either you go to OT or you win right there. Now you can lose in regulation.
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Fernando Mendoza putting out some Will Stancil “that nerd will die for this and you gotta respect it” vibes
January 20, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Fernando Mendoza putting out some Will Stancil “that nerd will die for this and you gotta respect it” vibes
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Sometimes you can see in real time that you are watching the most important player in the history of a sports organization
January 20, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Sometimes you can see in real time that you are watching the most important player in the history of a sports organization
”Take the points” is dead.
January 20, 2026 at 3:39 AM
”Take the points” is dead.
The only thing Cig can‘t do perfectly is timeouts
January 20, 2026 at 3:37 AM
The only thing Cig can‘t do perfectly is timeouts
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I just woke up from a nap and somehow while I was asleep, everyone on the bus has figured out we are not going to the right place
January 20, 2026 at 1:57 AM
I just woke up from a nap and somehow while I was asleep, everyone on the bus has figured out we are not going to the right place
“Take the points” defeated once more. We stay winning.
January 20, 2026 at 2:14 AM
“Take the points” defeated once more. We stay winning.
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The 4k couple has become self-aware and the cameraman hates fun
January 20, 2026 at 1:58 AM
The 4k couple has become self-aware and the cameraman hates fun
Devastated to see they’ve altered the ESPN on 4K camera angle and have removed our two heroes from view. Thank you for your hour of service.
January 20, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Devastated to see they’ve altered the ESPN on 4K camera angle and have removed our two heroes from view. Thank you for your hour of service.
Some guys simply have the Future Fired SEC Coach look from birth and man oh man does Shannon Dawson have the goods
January 20, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Some guys simply have the Future Fired SEC Coach look from birth and man oh man does Shannon Dawson have the goods
Great bit for ESPN’s flagship product to have truly disastrous audio mixing and video issues not even five minutes into the game
January 20, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Great bit for ESPN’s flagship product to have truly disastrous audio mixing and video issues not even five minutes into the game
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ACC = ESPN property
B1G = Not an ESPN property
B1G = Not an ESPN property
seeing three of the four people on the GameDay set pick Miami over Indiana is enough to make me start to listen to the ESPN Bias conspiracy theorists
January 20, 2026 at 12:34 AM
ACC = ESPN property
B1G = Not an ESPN property
B1G = Not an ESPN property
Baba O Riley intro has me ready to run through a brick wall
January 20, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Baba O Riley intro has me ready to run through a brick wall
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All I want from tonight is to see these kids having fun, everybody doing their best, the players staying safe, and as little of Pat McAfee as possible
January 20, 2026 at 12:19 AM
All I want from tonight is to see these kids having fun, everybody doing their best, the players staying safe, and as little of Pat McAfee as possible
Really lovely piece on Indiana football by my friend Eamonn: www.eamonnbrennan.com/p/indiana-fo...
Indiana football already won
When the journey really is the most important thing
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January 20, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Really lovely piece on Indiana football by my friend Eamonn: www.eamonnbrennan.com/p/indiana-fo...