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College Football Makes No Sense. But what Does Right Now?

America is in a weird place. But college football is a reminder that we've always been weird.

Aug 22 •

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Michigan Embraces the Big Lie (2012)

So much for being "too smart for college football."

Aug 19 •

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The Week's Top Five: Streakers, Sex Toys, and The (Possible) Redemption of Barry Bonds

Plus: Edward Sharpe and the "Worst Song Ever."

Aug 15 •

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Charlie Weis and the unforgivable sin of ineptitude (2007)

The unifying theme of coaching and politics: No one wants an arrogant loser.

Aug 13 •

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The Week's Top Five: Lou Piniella Sells Jeans (and the Patriarchy), etc.

One man's attempt at a notes column.

Aug 8 •

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