Jay Zielske

The second Matchup of the Day from Merch Madness in Johnston, IA has ‘10,000 Lakes Loon Hat’ vs YET ANOTHER classic Kelly Green Swingster Jacket. Don’t hold you breath waiting for Loon to fail cause it ain’t gonna happen. Loon’s Torpedo like speed will put Jacket to the test!

Merch Madness ‘Final Four Action’ at the ‘Henry Wallace’ Final 4 has tipped off in Johnston Iowa as Two classics face off: it’s Ear Flapper hat vs Cakebox hat a perennial powerhouse. Cakebox oughta beware as Flapper has surprised many Merch Madness pundits . You choose the best!

FINAL FOUR action from Merch Madness in Johnston, Iowa resumes later today as: Ear Flapper hat faces White Cakebox hat, and 10,000 Lakes Loon hat squares off with Kelly Green jacket. We’ve enlisted the services of Gemini to ‘spice up’ the Merch

Day 2, Game 2 of the Elite 8️⃣ pits the seasoned, five-time Final Four legend—White Cakebox Hat—against rookie sensation Green Golf Shirt, making its Merch Madness debut. Cakebox celebrates Pioneer’s 65th anniversary, while Shirt marks a century of style. It’s of Old vs. New

Day two of the Elite 8️⃣ tips off and Nostalgia is in the air as the Green Ear Flapper Hat tiptoes into battle against the perky Alfalfa PomPom Hat—Day 2 of the Elite 8️⃣ never looked so stylish!” You choose the winner!!!

Next up in Elite 8️⃣ action ‘Classic Kelly Green Jacket’ vs Corn Bag Golf Shirt’. Green Jacket is riding high after a STUNNING VICTORY over 4 time Merch Madness Final Four team Angry Cob hoodie. They face first 2026 tournament newcomer Corn Bag Golf shirt. Expect a fast pace game

Elite Eight has BEGUN… as ‘Every Ear from a DeTasseled Plant’ hoodie tips off against ‘Land of 10,000 Lakes Loon’. Many underestimated Loon’s potential with their awkward up and down the court running style, mournful call coming into Merch Madness. Loon could neuter Tassel…

THIS WEEKEND it’s ’Elite Eight’ 8️⃣ action in Merch Madness 2026!!! Some stunning upsets last weekend set the stage for some exciting matchups starting today as: ‘Every Seed from a DeTasseled Plant Hoodie’ vs ‘10,000 Lake Loon Hat’, and Corn Bag Golf Shirt vs Kelly Green jacket!

AND winding up Week 1 Merch Madness 2026 it’s Swingster Kelly Green Jacket vs. Angry Cob Hoodie. Attitude meets Tradition in this matchup. Unlike Cob, Jacket doesn’t wear its’ emotions on its sleeve, but deep down inside there is an unbridled passion for the game.

It’s Tipoff time at the ‘From the Word Go’ regional in Ithaca, MI. First off it’s Plenish Polo after a slick performance against 100Series Canola moving on to face Corn Bag Golf Shirt who STUNNED the WORLD with a first round win over 3780 tie. Now it’s Plenish vs Corn Bag Golf.

Game two from Union City has Angry Cob T-shirt vs. 10,000 Lakes Minnesota Loon. Loon hopes to rattle the feisty Cob with its haunting/mournful call. And DON’T be surprised if Loon fans make the laughing Loon call when Cob comes to the Free Throw line. You choose the Winner!

Today’s action from Union City, TN starts off with TWO 100 Year Commemoratives going head to head as: History of the Pioneer Bag T faces Every Seed from a DeTasseled Plant Hoodie. Both teams are steeped in tradition that reaches back over one hundred years. You choose the Winner!