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We start with 68 wide-eyed teams that have, in just a few days, whittled down to just 16. So much has happened over the past five days that we need a little time to recover before we start back up on Saturday.
Looking back at the 1991 NCAA tournament
One all-time dynasty was foiled while another just began. How we watched the tournament changed. Certain coaches made their big entrance on the national stage while others were seeing their careers in the spotlight wind down. There was more than one upset for the ages and we were nearly treated to the ultimate rivalry game.
What happened to the teams that entered the NCAA tournament undefeated?
It is hard to believe that only 20 teams entered the NCAA tournament undefeated. It is harder to believe that an undefeated team would go on to win the tournament seven times, and not once since 1976.
Teams most likely to play Cinderella in the NCAA men's tournament
As you fill out your brackets, here are some teams you may want to key in on as Cinderella candidates for 2021.
Tournament games that are worth skipping work for
Not only are people working for the weekend, some work on the weekend and may need to get a doctor's excuse in order to play hooky, lay in bed, and watch some games. Here are 20 games (including five possible second-round matchups) worth skipping work to watch.
Players to watch in the NCAA men's tournament
Here are just 25 names to know in the return of the NCAA tournament. Names who could be the next player to dominate sports talk for the next few days, few weeks, or a lifetime. Here are some players to watch in the 2021 tournament.
Teams to watch and avoid in your 2021 NCAA tournament bracket
As you look over your bracket to decide who you think could be the sleeper or the team you are targeting as the giant who is ready to fall, here is some guidance about who those teams may be.
College hoops mid-majors to keep an eye on
With the prospect of a mid-major school possibly being the favorite to win the entire tournament and the lack of an audience present during March Madness, this could be a crazy tournament for the little guys. So here are some mid-majors to know as we move down the stretch.
College hoops storylines heading into the NCAA tournament
With the Super Bowl over, sports fans are ready to move on to the next big event -- March Madness. A lot of football fans don't get serious about college basketball until the big game is over and decide then to pivot to the hardwood.
Head coaches and managers who were dismissed soon after winning a championship
In sports, no job is forever. Coaches are hired to be fired and no matter what kind of success you have at a franchise, the only certainty is that one day they will be replaced.
Players to watch: New Year's and playoff bowls
While an uncommon year with some uncommon teams playing in major bowl games just puts a bow on a wild 2020 season, we still have some of the biggest names in college football playing for the championship ... with some of the best players over the past few years ready to make their impact on a title run.
The 25 best moments from the 2020 college football season
Let's take a look back on 25 moments and stories of the college football season that had us talking in 2020.
Players to watch: Pre-New Year's Day bowls
The bowl games that take place between Christmas Day and New Year's Eve are usually a mixed bag, and this year it that point is even more strengthened.
Ranking how all the new college football coaches did in 2020
These 24 coaches have inherited wildly different situations with all kinds of obstacles and unique schedule issues...
Players to watch: Pre-Christmas bowls
The pre-Christmas bowl games may not grab the casual fan, but there are some solid teams, and some of the players who will be participating in those bowls will be playing in the NFL one day.
College football Week 16: 15 players to watch
Through the dozens of canceled games, stops and starts, and the staggering of the season, we have reached championship week. This isn't the typical championship week -- the schedule is filled with other games just to get some schools a chance to squeeze in an extra game.
College football Week 15: Players to watch
The year 2020 will pass by without Ohio State and Michigan facing off on the football field. While the outcome of the game was all but a formality (the Buckeyes were favored by 29 points), it is still a shame that one of the sport's biggest rivalries was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The 15 strangest college football seasons
It will take a lot to topple this season from being the oddest on record but there have been plenty of seasons that just didn't go as expected.
College football Week 14: 15 players to watch
The top six teams play unranked teams, though five of them are on the road. Both Alabama and Auburn are playing games after their Iron Bowl showdown. And possibly the most enjoyable game of the weekend is being played in Conway, South Carolina.
College football Week 13: Players to watch
In classic 2020 fashion, the only college football game on Thanksgiving is a Mountain West matchup between teams that have combined to go 0-8 this year.
25 most important players of the '20-21 college hoops season
There is no shortage of players who will captivate our minds during the season. Even as we break down 25 of he most important players of the upcoming season, there are always players who come out of the woodwork to excite us.
25 storylines to watch heading into the college hoops season
The last time we were watching college basketball, we saw players being taken off the court during conference championship week and the NCAA tournament canceled.
College football Week 12: Players to watch
We are getting close to the end of the season, and the pandemic is wreaking havoc on the schedule as well as the rosters of some top teams...
College football Week 11: 15 players to watch
With the open door to the playoffs and the Heisman race up for grabs, a lot is on the line as we head into the final weeks of the season. Here are 15 players to watch for Week 11.
College football Week 10: 15 players to watch
This week is filled with big games, so look for some huge performances. Oh, we also welcome back the Pac-12 and the MAC (yes, MACtion has returned)! So, as we get deeper into November, here are 15 players to watch.
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