With the Iowa caucuses coming so close to the holidays, presidential candidates will be forced to lay low, for at least a day, as potential voters shift their focus from frontrunners to family and friends.
Conventional wisdom says television hinders productivity, but in the realm of college basketball, television exposure can infuse life into a program. Just ask George Mason coach Jim Larranaga.
Ivies and other top tier institutions have seen a boost in early application submissions after Harvard, Princeton and the University of Virginia abandoned their programs.
Conventional wisdom: No one really cares who wins this game, but note that the starting quarterbacks have passed for a combined 7,876 and 65 touchdowns this season. Tune in and stare agape at the numbers after a day of 10-7 NFL playoff games.
Conventional wisdom: Did anyone know Ball State was even in a bowl game? Ray Rice and maybe Mike Teel are the only guys in this game anyone knows. Star power and strong pass defense will help Rutgers crush the Cardinals.