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The loss of Dan Hicks hits hard, Lindsey Vonn has a couple screws loose & Mullen's radical playoff idea

I've also got Lindsey Vonn going back under the knife to get a new ACL, Dan Mullen offering up maybe the smartest idea I've ever heard, and I downloaded the "Back When" app last night after talking about it in yesterday's class...

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 12, 2026, 8:40 PM UTC
Key points
  • Lindsey Vonn spent all day yesterday back on the operating table as she continues her recovery from last February's devastating leg injury.
  • OK, grab you whatever drink you'd like — pour it out for Dan Hicks — and settle in a Thursday 'Cap.
  • You may not have realize it, but I can promise you that you've heard a Dan Hicks call.

MASSIVE COLLEGE FOOTBALL BRAWL LEAVES 23 PLAYERS SUSPENDED Welcome to a Thursday Nightcaps — the one where we pay tribute to legendary broadcaster Dan Hicks, who died today at 64.

UNLV coach Dan Mullen did, however, propose a radical idea involving the G6 teams that I'm 100000% on board with.

Additional details
  • Before we officially get this class started, I need to talk about Dan Hicks.
  • "Surgery went well!" Vonn wrote in a separate Instagram post, which featured some more behind-the-scenes footage from her operation.
  • SPORTS WORLD REACTS TO DAN HICKS' DEATH Doesn't have to be golf, either.
  • "It took over 5 hours to remove all of the plates and screws from my leg and replace my ACL," she continued.
  • 'Nightcaps' is a daily column that catches you up on the biggest sports, news and culture stories you may have missed while pretending to do work at your desk.

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