Recent content by Chuck

Yeah, but Syracuse lost their QB, the games were a while ago now, and both were on the road (Vegas counts that as 2.5 - 3 points) and overtime. Totally subjective no matter what, but the ranking makes sense.

Am I wrong in believing there is a zero chance of this happening? The Big 10 and ACC, who also happen to be the top soccer conferences, need soccer to fill their networks. Even if they keep tv rights for their home games, they'd most likely be giving up a lot of content, and they NEVER give up...

I just watched a couple minutes of highlights. He looks like a Jay Wright Villanova guard. Plays mostly below the rim, but just try to stop him from making a layup once his hips are even with the defender.

Merry Christmas to my family! I'm pretty frugal, but I've spent similar money on dumber stuff. This is my Taylor Swift concert.

Average of $500 per ticket (after tax and fees) for the games I got. Don't judge me! I don't think they released the cheaper seats in the presale. Metlife, along with LA and San Francisco, are the most expensive venues for some reason. I don't know if that's because they are getting the more...

I got my time slot. Bought a few games. Expensive (yes, I feel like a sucker), but we're fans and it'll be a fun family activity. Glad I didn't buy the NFTs with the right to buy. I think they are releasing tickets as they go. I can't imagine they're going to run out before giving people...

We like Peacemaker. I think Season 2 started off a bit slow, but it's gotten better. I do care about the characters. The primary back stories gave all been pretty sympathetic.

Take it to the band board! Just kidding! Congrats. Great pic of how excited they look.

This is a series I watch on my own. Too hardcore sci-fi for my family. It bothered me a little that the Seldon AI was shocked by an unexpected variable. His science should always allow for unforeseen variables, and the more time that passes, the more chances for that variable. I thought the...

Has anyone seen the existence of these FIFA "Rights to Buy" (RTBs). Looks like its some stupid NFT sale of "collectibles" (that will be worth nothing), but you can buy different kinds of packs that give you licenses to buy tickets. There are "Glory Packs" that give you direct RTBs. Typical of...

2026 Update: US News - 69 National Universities (up 1) and 32 public schools (unchanged). UMass highest public in New England at 64. Forbes - 119 (looks like highest public in New England). UConn was 85 in 2024 (which I believe was the "2025" list). WSJ - I think the 99 for 2025 is still in...

UConn really needs to grow that endowment. It would help the school be weather state budget constraints like it's going through right now. I find the impact of sports on higher education very interesting. I don't live in Connecticut and I'm old enough that my undergrad degree doesn't mean...

I don't necessarily disagree. I think they whole system is ridiculous. But, in other states, they don't think it's stupid. I guess if I had billions I'd consider buying players for the school each year.

But it's more than that. The founder of FedEx went to Yale. We just don't have the same state pride in the Northeast as other regions. The millionaire/billionaire Connecticut residents that went to Ivy League (or other non-sports focused schools) should support UConn athletics as a state...

Question for the fans that go to games. My brother-in-law and 9 year old nephew are coming to NJ from LA this weekend. The 9 year old is a huge Yankee fan so BIL just got 4 tix for Saturday. Old Timers Day which just makes things more crowded, but maybe spreads out the traffic. I live in...