October means a lot of things. Fall is bringing its spectacular colors and weather to people throughout the Midwest. Pumpkin-spiced everything is available everywhere you look. The college football season is in full swing. And playoff baseball is heavily prevalent during the week when the boys of the fall are preparing for their weekend games.
While the Twins were sadly and unceremoniously swept from the American League Division Series two nights ago, the hunt for a World Series title continues for several other teams. Similarly, the season is already over for the likes of Rutgers, signaled by the firing of Chris Ash, and Illinois, whose officials I’m sure are examining the Lovie Smith contract and calculating buyouts as we speak.