Matt Zivich
bigzman3412.bsky.social
Matt Zivich
@bigzman3412.bsky.social
Love talking about men's college basketball and Atari 2600 video games. You can find my blogs at https://fortyminutesofhoopsfun.wordpress.com/ and my podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/56KBvIyAyUZcLQNLhg43Ta?si=ebe69ef7b90d4618
This was the order of finish that many thought it would be, especially after the Penn State finish.
December 14, 2025 at 1:22 AM
What a really cool and incredible story on how far Fernando has come to be Indiana's very first Heisman winner. As a longtime resident of Indiana, this is one of those pinch-me moments that I never thought would ever happen in Bloomington. If you feel it and visualize it, dreams do come true.👍
December 14, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Are we getting brainwashed again? Is there any article that says that?
December 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Such a slow day for score updates on an Friday night.
December 13, 2025 at 6:19 AM
As a proud Indiana resident for most of my life, this was very welcome news in a time where we needed some major encouragement towards hopefully a brighter and less fearful future.
December 12, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Great day for democracy. 👍
December 12, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Just wild to see how certain people have to go to great lengths not only to "sell" these types of products, but to actually consume them? Must have been dialing up room service way too much while on the road for so long.
December 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Unless I am missing something, but fans generally know of certain players that receive NIL money. Thousands of athletes have taken full advantage with appearing in commercials, podcasts, and some cases conducting clinics for young kids. Generally speaking, schools don't release full NIL stats.
December 11, 2025 at 8:07 AM
ND alums Jessica Smetana and Mike Golic, Jr. were joined by Fighting Irish AD Pete Bevacqua and basically explained the same things on why the Irish were snubbed:

youtu.be/QoBVbqcXGgA?...
Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua Joins the Show to Discuss ND's CFP Snub and Opting Out of the Postseason
YouTube video by THE ECHOES: A Podcast on the ND Fighting Irish
youtu.be
December 11, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Exactly what we need to see and read. 👍
December 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I wonder what that increase can be attributed to. Oh, I think I know—it’s Amazon and the younger audiences watching more than TNT.
December 9, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Besides CNN, there are some other legacy cable outlets that might be on virtual life support by late 2026.
December 9, 2025 at 3:41 AM
That's exactly what happens when schools feel entitled. "We should be in every year, even if we lost the first 2 games." It doesn't work that way--with so few slots available, some school was on the outside and Notre Dame was listed as the first team out. Unless I am missing something--what is it?
December 8, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Netflix is competing with YouTube and other streamers. Paramount is competing against a stacked deck and a lot of debt. The difference is as clear as day.
December 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Basketball does it right, one ranking show 5 to 6 weeks before the draw. There is never a perfect system, but is there a better way to tweak the metrics so that the best teams and the most deserving should get their “flowers”. Otherwise, it’s just hot air.
December 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I feel like they are entitled, that’s one thing. Plus, every home game NBC has aired since 1991. There are more options to consume our entertainment dollars on fall Saturday afternoons, unlike in the 1980’s and before.
December 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
This is a game changer, but on a much larger scale than when cable was at its peak.
December 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
First time rule that any player who has five or fewer votes will not be eligible the next time their era is considered. They can be nominated again in 2031. If they fall short of five votes again, they will not be eligible for future consideration. Meaning--nice knowing you. Bye, bye forever.
December 8, 2025 at 4:32 AM
I found this rule to be interesting--with Bonds, Clemens, Sheffield, and Valenzuela (RIP) falling way short:
Candidates who received fewer than five votes in this election are not eligible for consideration by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee in 2028.
December 8, 2025 at 3:14 AM