THE BUZZ New NCAA rules adopted Thursday could keep UConn from being eligible already for the 2013 men's basketball tournament. So get them out of your pool.
REMOTE PATROL The Gophers are making their annual trip to Alaska, so college hockey fans will have to live with Nebraska-Omaha vs. Wisconsin (7 p.m., FSN).
Click pick The web site Forever Irish has a playful (we think) look at conference realignment that proposes a giant superconference called "The Big 76."
STAR GAZING An attorney for the Dodgers is apparently trying to build a case around the notion that beaten fan Brian Stow shares in the blame. Good luck with that.
FAST FACT The Bears released veteran safety Chris Harris on Thursday, prompting an obvious observation: Minneapolis is just a short flight away.
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