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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

3-1 with three starting quarterbacks is some diabolical Ben Johnson shit.

Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Still not quite sure what the criteria for this trend is, but I picked the nine that had the biggest influences on my musical curiosities by the age of 21.

Before These Crowded Streets
Rubber Soul
The Bends
Lost and Gone Forever
Yield
Animals
Aja
Evil Empire
Whatever and Ever Amen

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Big East has new leadership. Three coaching changes. And a collective NIL men's basketball budget north of $135 million. Huge year ahead for the conference. Can't keep relying on UConn, St. John's and Villanova to carry all the weight, especially not in an era of 76 NCAAT teams. Column:

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Big East spends big amid leadership change: New commissioner, new standards ahead of new NCAA Tournament era

The league is looking to catapult back after UConn salvaged the worst regular-season in conference history

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

cbssports.com

Big East spends big amid leadership change: New commissioner, new standards ahead of new NCAA Tournament era

The league is looking to catapult back after UConn salvaged the worst regular-season in conference history

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Click-thru for a YouTube playlist of every Eye on College Basketball Big East Media Day interview, including with new commissioner Tim Brosnan, who is not Pierce's brother. www.youtube.com/watch?v=d02e...

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New Big East Commissioner Tim Brosnan is setting new standards as schools spend big on hoops

YouTube video by CBS Sports College Basketball

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I interviewed every men's Big East coach today, and each had a different vibe/approach/set of questions. Even if you're not a fan of any of these teams, but enjoy college hoops, I think just about every one will give you something. Also landing tomorrow: my interview with the new commish. Subscribe:

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Eye On College Basketball

Podcast · CBS Sports · CBS Sports’ official college basketball podcast is the most entertaining and informative of its kind. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander bring the sport into your ears at least thr...

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#NoContextEyeonCBBPodcastPreview for Dan Hurley episode from Big East media day, which will hit the feed later.

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Been offline most of the day. Someone’s gotta explain the Mike Tomlin Minecraft thing to me.

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

@bsky.app crew, would love if we could give a boost like this when college basketball season starts in earnest on Monday, Nov. 2. Let's make it happen. I've got a Starter Pack ready.

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

NBA training camps began today. There will be roster cuts in a few weeks. So does that mean we'll get another wave of washouts who try to sue their way back to college basketball when that happens? Almost certainly not. Here's why. www.cbssports.com/college-bask...

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With NBA training camps underway, big wave of players returning to college isn't expected when rosters are set

As some Summer League washouts try to sue their way back, Matt Norlander explains why an October redux with another batch of players isn't expected

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Podcast will give live at 10 a.m. ET. We'll discuss the Protect College Sports Act passing in the Senate, Will Wade losing a player in the past 24 hours, and the most valuable would-be fifth-year additions that have seen some positive momentum in the past week. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG6k...

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U.S. Senate passes Protect College Sports Act; Tre White gets another season at Kansas

YouTube video by CBS Sports College Basketball

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

One of the more surprising Bears wins in recent memory, which is saying something after the past year of Bears wins. 24-of-34 for 247 yards passing, two passing TDs, another rushing TD. Via a 38-year-old third-stringer. And a 27-7 win. Awesome night. (📷 Michael Reeves, Getty)

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Literally seconds before he picked off Hurts. This is the funniest thing I've seen all day.

TJ Edwards listening to the Eagles' huddle.

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A lot going on already in this game. Case Keenum doesn't stink (so far). The Bears can't get a TD after being five inches from the goal line. Nick Sirianni caught on camera calling someone on the field the P-word. Jalen Hurts looks like he's ready to file an HR complaint against his organization.

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Takethepoints Takethepoints Takethepoints Takethepoints

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Caleb Williams looking like he's wearing a Caleb Williams Costume to sneak in and watch the game from the sideline.

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I stand by the take! The heart wants what it wants. Have a blast. (A ticket at MSG in November won't go for under 1K.)

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

BTW, Stevie dropped four bonus studio tracks today that have been sitting in the vault for five decades. Here's my favorite of the new bunch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3HZ...

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I'm Into Livin'

YouTube video by Stevie Wonder - Topic

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

You're the third person to tell me this, joining some fine company: @adijoseph.bsky.social and @bomani-jones.bsky.social.

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

One of the most revered and celebrated albums in music history was released on Sept. 28, 1976 — 50 years ago today. Songs in the Key of Life tracks, ranked:

1. Sir Duke
2. As
3. Contusion
4. Another Star
5. Have a Talk With God
6. I Wish
7. Love’s in Need of Love Today
8. Summer Soft
9. Black Man
10. Pastime Paradise
11. Ordinary Pain
12. Isn’t She Lovely
13. Ngiculela
14. Village Ghetto Land
15. Joy Inside My Tears
16. Knocks Me Off My Feet
17. If It’s Magic

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Tyler Loop >>>> Madonna I was not prepared.

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"A trio in Rio and the Ravens with a walk-off winner!" Great call by Nantz.

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The Colts' are just as atrocious. Kenny Wayne Shepherd setup.

Blue on black
Tears on a river
Push on a shove
It don't mean much

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Bills' new stadium looks tremendous in daylight. And those unis are instantly among the worst alternate option in all of sports.

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Album: The Bends Song: Let Down Most underrated: Planet Telex

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The five best shows that didn't make the list, in no order: Dark Fargo Veronica Mars Doctor Who Venture Bros. I would also remove all one-season shows; you're grading on a different curve. (And Firefly should've made it if that's the case.)

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

BECAUSE WE NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED EACH OTHER WE BELIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEVE IN ONE ANOTHER

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Roddy Gayle is cleared to play at Michigan. Huge news both in the Big Ten and nationally. Here's the story on what happened and what it could mean for the next month-plus in college basketball: www.cbssports.com/college-bask...

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Michigan basketball gets a massive win: Roddy Gayle awarded a fifth year by judge in critical court case

Gayle winning his singular case is both huge for the Wolverines and, perhaps, a sign of things to come next month in other cases

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Breaking: Michigan's Roddy Gayle just won his court hearing in Niagara Falls, N.Y. (his hometown) to get a fifth year at U-M. This is not a TRO: Gayle won his singular case outright. The NCAA is expected to appeal, but Gayle's path has likely been cleared to play this season for the Wolverines.

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Brendan Quinn @bfquinn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A forewarning that this one is difficult. But it’s a credit to Duncan Robinson and his family for telling it. They hope it’ll help others. And maybe it’ll be a good reminder that “we can all be a little less certain about knowing what someone is going through.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/761...

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

As for my top five Still-Gotta-Get-There list, here 'tis. Would like to check off at least one of these this season.

1. The Pit
2. The Barn
3. Hilton Coliseum
4. Siegel Center
5. Cintas Center

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Here's my list of schools I've covered a game at, plus the places I've been to but not for a game.

27 more with a vist, from Arizona State to UTSA

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A. These are the 10 shows I collectively had the most enjoyment watching, start to finish, flaws and all. 2. If Shogun S2 is 90% as good as S1, it's going on the list. D. Dark is easily the most underrated show of the past 20 years.

Veep
Justified
Curb
Breaking Bad
Lost
Dark
The Americans
Arrested Development
Doctor Who
Fringe

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I paid American currency to bring my family on a plane and attend today’s Bears game.

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This one's for all the style guide + headline nerds ... ... ... OXFORD KARMA

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Matt Norlander @norlander.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

PSA for anyone who’s never done it: Wrigley Field tour is ELITE. $35 for 90 minutes and you walk essentially the entire place with the exception of the Cubs clubhouse.

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