A Grip on Sports: We imagine a better (sports) world today. And share a Veterans Day story that still makes us chuckle. - Wed, 11 Nov 2026 PST

In a Veterans Day sports column, Vince Grippi imagines Gonzaga forward Chauncey Wiggins winning a court injunction that would let him play Saturday while challenging the NCAA’s eligibility decision. The piece also discusses the College Football Playoff committee’s latest bracket and speculates about a possible 24-team format. It includes a lighthearted Veterans Day anecdote and commentary on college sports.