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History is on the Horns' side

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Alabama has been the more impressive team heading into the BCS title game, but Texas has the edge if history is any indication.

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009

Alabama avenges '08 SEC title loss

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Alabama's domination of Florida may be forgotten if the Tide go on to win the national championship. But Saturday's SEC finale deserves to be remembered.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009

SEC offers biggest game of season

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Florida and Alabama gave us a classic title game last season. This year, the stakes are even higher.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Coaches: Tebow is the difference

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

When four SEC coaches were asked to analyze the SEC championship game, they all came back to one difference-maker: Tim Tebow.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Bama's iron will on display in comeback

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

With its national title aspirations on the line against its archrival, Alabama climbed back from its biggest deficit this season and found a way to win.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Where's the return counter?

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

The preseason hype sent the season's stock to an all-time high. Now it feels like we were part of a Ponzi scheme.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Jones' TD catch sparks Crimson Tide

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Alabama guaranteed itself a date with No. 1 Florida in the SEC title game by beating LSU. And one play might give the Tide the spark to take them one game farther.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Rivalry game with title implications

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

The rivalry between LSU and Alabama has been decades in the making. But bragging rights aren't the only thing on the line when these teams meet.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

McClain's football smarts off the charts

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

For all his physical gifts, Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain is just as impressive with his intellectual game.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

What does second half offer?

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

No player or team has made the first half of the season sparkle, leaving fans waiting to be dazzled in the second half.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

Defensive demolition sparks Tide

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Alabama isn't very stylish on stage, but a rocking defense will have the Crimson Tide delivering the hits all season long.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2009

Venues, games make the weekend

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Between the games and the venues, the SEC takes center state this weekend.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009

The Tide that binds

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

When FSU and Bama meet Saturday, Bobby Bowden won't be on the sideline he envisioned growing up in Birmingham. After all, the bonds forged between a boy and his team remain strong for a lifetime, writes Ivan Maisel.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2007

NCAA ruling indicates a turning Tide

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Not so long ago, Alabama was a textbook problem. But the NCAA penalties placed on the Crimson Tide on Thursday indicate that their rehabilitation might be complete.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009

Breaking the huddle on spring practice

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Forward Thinking You don't have to be Todd Blackledge to know that Florida, Texas and USC -- which have won four of the past five BCS championships an...

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