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5-at-10: Anything Goes Thursday — truly — with a load of college football and some more college football craziness

by Jay Greeson ·August 20, 2026

Of all the craziness that has completely transformed college sports in so many inexplicable ways, college football has crossed over to the dark side on arguably the worst of these trends.

FILE - Tennessee runs onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Sept. 13, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

5-at-10: Preseason college football individual awards picks, ESPN co-founder dies, LIV golf on the edge

by Jay Greeson ·August 19, 2026

The polls have been released and debated.

FILE - Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman shakes hands with his players as they come off the field after scoring a touchdown against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Sept. 27, 2025, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)

5-at-10: Overrated and underrated in the AP preseason poll, college football’s richest rosters, L.A. sizzling

by Jay Greeson ·August 18, 2026

THE Ohio State is No. 1, and I think that is fair.

FILE - Ohio State quarterback throws a pass against Miami during the first half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game Dec. 31, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson, File)

5-at-10: Friday mailbag with a no-name chasing British Open history, NIL questions, Taylor Sheridan, Rushmores

by Jay Greeson ·July 17, 2026

Let's tend to business.

Lucas Herbert of Australia reacts to the crowd after he completed his second round on the 18th green during the second day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, Friday, July 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

5-at-10: World Cup brilliance crosses all sports lines, British Open delivers in sports desert, AU’s big NIL handout

by Jay Greeson ·July 16, 2026

It's been the GOAT doing GOAT things.

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after teammate Enzo Fernandez scored their side's first goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

5-at-10: Sports desert day 2, All-Star pitchers throw amazing heat, British Open storylines

by Jay Greeson ·July 15, 2026

That's today, friends.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland, left ,tees off the 7th watched by Shane Lowry of Ireland during a practice round for the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

5-at-10: The Sahara of sports and a filler idea for it, new stream of cash, Wemby’s contract concession

by Jay Greeson ·July 14, 2026

Victor Wembanyama is emerging as the face of the NBA.

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama warms up prior to Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the New York Knicks, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

5-at-10: Weekend winners (World Cup success) and losers as well as exploring the best storylines of MLB’s first half

by Jay Greeson ·July 13, 2026

Wow, this has been fantastic theater, and as a casual (at best) fan of soccer, that's a terrific goal.

Argentina's Lionel Messi, center, reacts after the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match against Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

5-at-10: Friday mailbag with college football fantasy league, UTC athletics, managing fashion, bye soccer

by Jay Greeson ·July 10, 2026

Let's handle our business.

Atlanta Braves' Mike Yastrzemski, right, celebrates with third base coach Tommy Watkins as he rounds third base after hitting a grand slam home run off Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

5-at-10: Verlander announces retirement and is HoF bound, Langley keeps crushing, Mocs NIL news

by Jay Greeson ·July 9, 2026

So Justin Verlander announced his retirement.