Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! The October Term 2026 of FantasySCOTUS is now in session
By Josh Blackman · Oct 5, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
I am honored to open up the 18th Season of FantasySCOTUS . I launched the site back in 2009 when I was still clerking. Now, more than decade later, thousands of Court watchers have made their predictions. Sign up today at FantasySCOTUS.net to predict the outcome of all the blockbusters this term. The post Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! The October Term 2026 of FantasySCOTUS is now in session appeared first on
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AI analysisEmotive languageThe author uses personal pride to create a positive emotional tone.
Call to actionThe piece directly encourages reader participation, characteristic of marketing content.
Authority appealThe author references personal clerkship experience to establish credibility.
Context
AI analysisMissing context
The piece does not explain what FantasySCOTUS is, how predictions are scored, or any details about the specific cases being predicted for the October term.
Important context
FantasySCOTUS is a long‑running prediction game for U.S. Supreme Court decisions, originally created by a former clerk; its longevity and user base are relevant to understanding the significance of the announcement.
Opinion vs. reporting
AI analysisThe article blends promotional language (e.g., "honored to open", "sign up today") with factual statements about the site's history, making it primarily a promotional announcement rather than neutral news reporting.