Chris Vannini
@chrisvannini.com
• Senior reporter, The Athletic
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• Co-host, Bunch Formation and Getting Over podcasts
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• College football, dogs and pro wrestling... skeets?
• Co-host, Bunch Formation and Getting Over podcasts
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Chris Vannini
@chrisvannini.com
· Mar 10
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CFB folks: bsky.app/starter-pack...
An Alabama court has DENIED Charles Bediako's injuction to keep playing college basketball after recently coming back from the G-League, per docs obtained by @markcooperjr.bsky.social.
Bediako is, for now, ineligible once again.
Bediako is, for now, ineligible once again.
February 9, 2026 at 11:24 PM
An Alabama court has DENIED Charles Bediako's injuction to keep playing college basketball after recently coming back from the G-League, per docs obtained by @markcooperjr.bsky.social.
Bediako is, for now, ineligible once again.
Bediako is, for now, ineligible once again.
The French duo is ice dancing to Blue by Eiffel 65, transitioning into Daft Punk. We're going to live forever.
They're doing pairs figure skating to an Offspring compilation, yet another Millennial cultural victory.
February 9, 2026 at 9:31 PM
The French duo is ice dancing to Blue by Eiffel 65, transitioning into Daft Punk. We're going to live forever.
Reposted by Chris Vannini
They're doing pairs figure skating to an Offspring compilation, yet another Millennial cultural victory.
February 9, 2026 at 8:04 PM
They're doing pairs figure skating to an Offspring compilation, yet another Millennial cultural victory.
The most recent Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode is top 5 in the GOTverse. Maybe I feel that way because the end was 100% pro wrestling.
February 9, 2026 at 7:56 PM
The most recent Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode is top 5 in the GOTverse. Maybe I feel that way because the end was 100% pro wrestling.
Reposted by Chris Vannini
Your annual MLB vs NFL parity report
Champs last 10 seasons:
MLB: 7 teams
NFL 6 teams
Teams in "finals" last 10 seasons:
MLB 13
NFL 9
Reminder: The NFL is the "any team can win" league
Champs last 10 seasons:
MLB: 7 teams
NFL 6 teams
Teams in "finals" last 10 seasons:
MLB 13
NFL 9
Reminder: The NFL is the "any team can win" league
February 9, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Your annual MLB vs NFL parity report
Champs last 10 seasons:
MLB: 7 teams
NFL 6 teams
Teams in "finals" last 10 seasons:
MLB 13
NFL 9
Reminder: The NFL is the "any team can win" league
Champs last 10 seasons:
MLB: 7 teams
NFL 6 teams
Teams in "finals" last 10 seasons:
MLB 13
NFL 9
Reminder: The NFL is the "any team can win" league
This is now official, NDSU to the Mountain West.
Also, "The Bison will not be eligible for the MW Football Championship Game or postseason play, including the College Football Playoff or a bowl game, until 2028."
(Can make a bowl if there aren't enough bowl-eligible teams)
Also, "The Bison will not be eligible for the MW Football Championship Game or postseason play, including the College Football Playoff or a bowl game, until 2028."
(Can make a bowl if there aren't enough bowl-eligible teams)
Sources: North Dakota State has officially agreed to join the Mountain West as a football-only member beginning this upcoming season, @theathletic.com has confirmed.
Will pay more than $15 million in entry/NCAA fees to move up. ESPN first reported.
More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
Will pay more than $15 million in entry/NCAA fees to move up. ESPN first reported.
More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
February 9, 2026 at 4:04 PM
This is now official, NDSU to the Mountain West.
Also, "The Bison will not be eligible for the MW Football Championship Game or postseason play, including the College Football Playoff or a bowl game, until 2028."
(Can make a bowl if there aren't enough bowl-eligible teams)
Also, "The Bison will not be eligible for the MW Football Championship Game or postseason play, including the College Football Playoff or a bowl game, until 2028."
(Can make a bowl if there aren't enough bowl-eligible teams)
People upset next year's national championship is on Jan. 25 also learning next year's Super Bowl is on Valentine's Day. Just a weird calendar year.
February 9, 2026 at 4:37 AM
People upset next year's national championship is on Jan. 25 also learning next year's Super Bowl is on Valentine's Day. Just a weird calendar year.
Kenneth Walker III is the first Super Bowl MVP running back since Terrell Davis in 1998.
February 9, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Kenneth Walker III is the first Super Bowl MVP running back since Terrell Davis in 1998.
Quarterbacks who have beaten the Patriots in the Super Bowl:
Sam Darnold
Nick Foles
Eli Manning
Eli Manning
Brett Favre
Jim McMahon
Sam Darnold
Nick Foles
Eli Manning
Eli Manning
Brett Favre
Jim McMahon
February 9, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Quarterbacks who have beaten the Patriots in the Super Bowl:
Sam Darnold
Nick Foles
Eli Manning
Eli Manning
Brett Favre
Jim McMahon
Sam Darnold
Nick Foles
Eli Manning
Eli Manning
Brett Favre
Jim McMahon
[Chris Berman voice] Sam "Hey" Darnold, the Football Head
February 9, 2026 at 3:26 AM
[Chris Berman voice] Sam "Hey" Darnold, the Football Head
Michael Dickson has what must be the best punting performance in Super Bowl history:
7 punts, 47.9 average yardage
3 downed inside the 6-yard line
Only two returned, for four total yards
Multiple good holds on bad kicking snaps
7 punts, 47.9 average yardage
3 downed inside the 6-yard line
Only two returned, for four total yards
Multiple good holds on bad kicking snaps
February 9, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Michael Dickson has what must be the best punting performance in Super Bowl history:
7 punts, 47.9 average yardage
3 downed inside the 6-yard line
Only two returned, for four total yards
Multiple good holds on bad kicking snaps
7 punts, 47.9 average yardage
3 downed inside the 6-yard line
Only two returned, for four total yards
Multiple good holds on bad kicking snaps
Seahawks using yellow Gatorade, the best flavor, the game was over before it started.
February 9, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Seahawks using yellow Gatorade, the best flavor, the game was over before it started.
Two straight blowouts, why should the AFC get an automatic Super Bowl berth?
We are seeing a blowout in the Super Bowl. Should the NFL panic and change the entire playoff format?
February 9, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Two straight blowouts, why should the AFC get an automatic Super Bowl berth?
The Patriots' inability to block a four-man rush has cost them *several* Super Bowls.
February 9, 2026 at 2:58 AM
The Patriots' inability to block a four-man rush has cost them *several* Super Bowls.
Even people who worked at Michigan State joked to me that Kenneth Walker deserved Mel Tucker's contract extension.
February 9, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Even people who worked at Michigan State joked to me that Kenneth Walker deserved Mel Tucker's contract extension.
Kenneth Walker putting on a clinic of how you're supposed to run the ball in CFB26. Can't just turbo into the pile.
February 9, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Kenneth Walker putting on a clinic of how you're supposed to run the ball in CFB26. Can't just turbo into the pile.
Patriots finally call a Maye run and it's an explosive.
February 9, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Patriots finally call a Maye run and it's an explosive.
Why did the Patriots kick the XP and keep it a two-touchdown game???
February 9, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Why did the Patriots kick the XP and keep it a two-touchdown game???
The Champions League final in Germany last year opened with Linkin Park
February 9, 2026 at 2:31 AM
The Champions League final in Germany last year opened with Linkin Park
ENOUGH with the CGI'ing things from the 90s. It looks terrible.
February 9, 2026 at 2:14 AM
ENOUGH with the CGI'ing things from the 90s. It looks terrible.
Drake Maye is more shook than any quarterback ever
February 9, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Drake Maye is more shook than any quarterback ever
Reposted by Chris Vannini
The Patriots look like a team playing two rookie offensive tackles against the best defense in the league. Sometimes it's just that simple.
February 9, 2026 at 12:50 AM
The Patriots look like a team playing two rookie offensive tackles against the best defense in the league. Sometimes it's just that simple.
Kenneth Walker was robbed of a Heisman Ceremony invitation. Won the Walter Camp POY award that year.
February 9, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Kenneth Walker was robbed of a Heisman Ceremony invitation. Won the Walter Camp POY award that year.
Big pop for Ricky Martin
February 9, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Big pop for Ricky Martin