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In Sports, It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

The leaves are changing colors, barbecues are fired up, and the air is alive with college football, the NFL, and MLB playoffs. When you look at the year as whole, it becomes clear when the best times are to be camped in front of the TV, soaking in all forms of sports-related goodness—and when it’s okay to schedule a vacation.

The Case for Cupcakes: In Favor of Padding College Football Schedules With Weak Teams

I’ve done my share of ranting about college football powerhouses that pad their schedules with non-conference cupcake teams. But I’m going to mix it up. I’ve seen the light. I’ve had a change of heart. If a team has a tough conference schedule, why on earth do we insist that they play tough non-conference games too?

Pete Carroll’s “Play Anybody” Philosophy Continues to Pay Off

Pete Carroll has always said that his USC teams will “play anybody, anywhere.” The Trojans backed it up again this year with a big win over Ohio State, and it has launched USC deeper into the BCS discussion.