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The process of an idea becoming a Fringe article is not nearly as drawn out or deliberate as some people might think. Most of the time, an idea flashes into existence for a split s…
Jan 29, 2026
Former Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel joined the Los Angeles Chargers as their new offensive coordinator, and his presence might be exactly what the Bolts need. McDaniel was wi…
Jan 29, 2026
Let the record show that St. John’s has officially proven itself. The questions about the Red Storm have fallen away, now that St. John’s owns a six-game win streak and sits second…
Jan 29, 2026
{{podbean:2ap6c-1a2f9b0-pb}} Pat & Eric welcome super-sub Mike Paston back to the pod this week while the Sandman is on a work trip, and Paston brings it strong as always. The…
Jan 28, 2026
College basketball’s nature lends itself to several narratives in January that aren’t necessarily true. Once upon a time, when leagues played a double round-robin, January told a l…
Jan 28, 2026
Deni Avdija and Ryan Rollins led our last edition of the Most Improved Player Rankings. The former is the odds-on betting favorite at FanDuel, while Rollins has faded to +5000 afte…
Jan 28, 2026
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