Tom Shatel looks back on George Darlington’s remarkable life, floats the possibility of an entertaining Savannah Bananas spectacle at Schwab Field, and surveys the Big East commissioner search. Through his column “First Downs, Second Guesses,” he highlights a series of sports transitions and what they could mean for fans.

A racing helmet, a breathtaking backflip onto home plate, and a grand slam showdown brought the Savannah Bananas’ quirkiest “Banana Ball” twists to Pittsburgh. Fans witnessed players on stilts, an unforgettable foul ball catch worth $50,000, and a walk-off blast that ended the night in spectacular fashion.