Strange thinking observed in New York Times, Chicago Tribune
Tag: Big Ten
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A touchdown’s worth of thoughts on the start of the college football season
College football kicks off this weekend, and anything is possible—even the thought of someone besides Alabama winning the national championship.
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Best College Football Team That May Have Finally Allowed Its Long-Tormented Fan Base a Collective Exhale
Perpetually the whipping boy in the formidable, old-school Big Ten, they’ve often lacked the fortitude to hold off the conference’s big boys.
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It’s not entirely my fault that Notre Dame is good—is it?
Let’s talk about something more pleasant than the No. 1 ranked Irish. Please.
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Life is full of ups and downs, but at least Alabama lost
The improbable tale of how I found comfort in cheering for Texas A&M
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Encounters with Republicans and SEC fans—in Chicago, no less
A rare instance in which I am forced to change the subject away from college football
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Being a sports fan: when hot emotion and cold logic come into conflict
I hate it when I’m right about my team losing
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When Spartans and Wolverines threaten to kick each other’s ass, everybody wins
Michigan and Michigan State get ready to square off on the football field for the 105th time
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Bad losses breed violet thoughts
A string of flops by football teams in purple, including my favorite, leaves me displeased
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In college football, the only defense is a good offense
In football, the numbers don’t lie, except when they do
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Lousy teams prepare to battle other lousy teams, and I’m excited
This week’s roundup of college football in the Big Ten and beyond
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Even the Big Ten should score some big wins this week
Lots of patsies are on the football schedule this week, except for Michigan, which will of course beat Notre Dame
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Big Ten football: so far, so less than good
On the upside, there’s lots of room for improvement in Big Ten football
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If only Notre Dame would lose them all
Hate is a strong word, but I really, really, really don’t like Notre Dame football
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Something’s in the air, like pollen and college football
A look at this week’s matchups in the Big Ten and beyond