The Mid-Morning Dump: Finishing on a High Note

FINISHING STRONG The football team finished with its highest ranking ever. Next year’s all-too-early rankings are also exciting.

NOT TO BE OUTDONE The wrestling team is ranked in the top 10 in three different polls while generating a lot of chatter.

LASSO THE COWGIRLS Oklahoma State has yet to lose a conference game, but Emily Ryan’s scorching start may help the Cyclones change that tonight.

THAT WAS FAST A cool look at how one of Bill Fennelly’s 2021 recruits joined the team early.

NHL OPENING DAY The NHL kicks off its schedule today, and officially has games scheduled every night for the next 116 nights.

PAGANO TO RETIRE Bears defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano will retire, though other coaches are likely to remain.

WHAT’S UP WITH KYRIE? Kyire Irving hasn’t played since Jan 5, but did appear in a recent zoom call.

HO HUM The Alabama/Ohio State national championship game was the least-watched title game in the BCS era.