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A 2020 season may change the definition of fandom

Remember The Basketball Tournament? And House of ‘Paign? And Mike Daum?

Of course you do! (Especially you, Mike, never going to forget about my favorite Illini.)

To be blunt, it was a lot of fun. Four months without any sports on television created a craving for fans everywhere, and to have just anything we can cheer for on ESPN was a welcome feeling.

Now think about the future (i.e. the next six months).

It’s going to be wonderful to have sports back in our lives. Hopefully the NBA, MLB and NHL — yet, all without fans, or with only a few in attendance.