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FSU athletic director Randy Spetman has seen some of the fruits of his labor, but as he evaluates the state of the program he's keeping an eye on what's best for the future.

Alabama's AD knows that the constant turnover among Nick Saban's assistance is certainly nothing to sweat. Moreover, it's something of which the perennial national champs can be proud.

Any thoughts that Pat Haden didn't have the resolve to make major change were foiled when the USC AD fired basketball coach Kevin O'Neill, serving as a message for Lane Kiffin.

Story | Conversation | January 16, 2013

Alabama AD Mal Moore marvels at Nick Saban's ability to evaluate and coach players, and Moore has made Saban the highest-paid college coach in the nation.

Lane Kiffin just finished coaching one of the most disappointing USC seasons in memory. So why hasn't USC AD Pat Haden pull the plug? A top recruiting class has a lot to do with it, and Kiffin knows it.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2012

Steve Bisheff writes that Pat Haden staying committed to Lane Kiffin through one of USC's most disappointing seasons could have consequences for the athletic director.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2012

Athletic director Dave Brandon confirmed a night game for Michigan in 2013, and it looks like it could be Notre Dame again.

After being linked to thefts at the UGA player dorms, DB Chris Sanders was dismissed from the Bulldogs and has landed at Georgia Military College -- which Sanders says is an opportunity to prove he deserves a second chance at Georgia.

Story | Conversation | June 24, 2012

Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon searches for coaches who can attract not only quality athletes but quality people to Michigan.

For UGA's Athletic Association staff, finding new and innovative ways to keep fans coming back -- and coming back happy -- is at the forefront of the school's ever-expanding spectator amenities.

AD Dave Brandon says he leaves no stone unturned during the hiring process, lest Michigan get caught up in the type of scandal that has rattled some other schools recenlty.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2012

AD Dave Brandon doesn't believe college football should have a playoff because any notion he has heard is unfair.

Story | Conversation | January 16, 2012

AD Dave Brandon talks football, including next season's opener against Alabama and the Big Ten's new partnership with the Pac-12.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 2012

Georgia AD Greg McGarity is glad to be talking contract specs with coach Mark Richt, as the two sides have a mutual desire to stick together for a while.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2011

A candid coach and AD explain how, after hot seat talk and rumors of Richt exploring other options, they've now arrived at contract negotiations for a man who plainly wants to live out his life as Georgia's coach.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2011

Trickeration and early momentum didn't result in the points Georgia needed to truly take control against the No. 1 team in the country.