The preseason ratings have been released, exhibition games start within the week, and ESPN analysts are starting to tighten their East-coast blinders.  Yes, college basketball season is just about here.

It’s been a long time.  A long, lonely time.  I need more Ralph in my life.  More Tubby.  More Al and more Lawrence.  The Texas Abrams left a bad taste in my mouth, and it’s about time to get it out.

Six Big Ten teams start the season ranked in at least one of the polls, with five in the Top 20 of the USA Today/ESPN poll.  That’s a nice change after last year, when the Big Ten could hardly scratch the Top 25, despite sending seven teams to the dance.

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