Here at the ICT Zone, we rely on a satirical and unconventional ranking system. No analysis, no subjectivity, if a lower-ranked team defeats a higher-ranked team, then the two teams automatically switch rankings. After all, you're only as good as your last game.
Gonzaga look unbeatable so far and remain in the number 1 spot. Minnesota goes from unranked all the way to 5th after upsetting Iowa. Northwester and Ohio State swap spots, and big shoutout to Hofstra for joining our top 25 for the first time ever at number 15.
The U.S. Soccer Federation released its analysis of men's and women's Division I college soccer last week. Their main argument is clear from the report's title: "Ensuring College Soccer Thrives in the Modern Era of College Athletics and the Changing U.S. Soccer Landscape."
It is extremely rare for sports fans to agree on anything, especially in 2025. In this day and age, sports discourse is often characterized by hyperbole, where judgments and extreme opinions are made swiftly. If a new player has one bad game or a slow start at a new club, they are quickly labeled a flop, waste, or garbage. If...
From a financial point of view, Caitlin Clark is becoming the most impactful athlete of the 21st century. The 23-year-old basketball star has redefined how popular women's sports can be and, most importantly, the revenue it can command.
