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Crosstown Shootout shows off spice

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

After the benches cleared and two overtimes were played, America got to see why Xavier versus Cincinnati is one the nation's spiciest rivalries.

Story | Conversation | December 13, 2009

Strong's struggle for respect ends

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Four FBS coaching vacancies have been filled by African-Americans, and on this rare occasion, black coaches are being hired at places with a chance to succeed.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Forde Minutes: Look back, look forward

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Forde Minutes takes a look back at the decade that was and looks forward to the season that will be.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Dash of discipline, unis and key games

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

From Florida "discipline" to messing with uniforms to key November games, The Dash runs through it all.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Chance to bash SEC has likely passed

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Last season might have been the worst for SEC basketball in 30 years. But with coaching upgrades and a wealth of talent returning, the league might already be back.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009

The Dash dishes out a midterm test

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

From players, coaches and games to surprises and busts, The Dash's midterm exam runs through it all.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Dissecting Sagarin's all-time rankings

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Pat Forde loves the first 1,195 pages of the "ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia." But when it comes to Jeff Sagarin's all-time rankings, well … let the debate begin.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2009

Brand brought just the right touch

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

What is done at the highly secretive NCAA is not always well-known. What we do know is this: The late Myles Brand transformed the academic expectations of student-athletes.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009

Dashing through the Week 1 roundup

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

From the commissioner's desk to conference calls to grading the debuts, The Dash runs through it all.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2009

Dashing on the brink of an epic year

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

From Twitter truths to conference credibility rankings to punching the clock at Michigan, The Dash runs through it all.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009

It's time to bury the past, Coach Knight

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Will Bob Knight return to Indiana to accept his induction into IU's Hall of Fame? He should. It's time for the legendary coach to bury the past and put a happy postscript on an acrimonious departure.

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2009

Get ready for a new world order

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Like in corporate America, 2009 is the time to get lean in college football. We've got the downsizing plan to remake big-time football -- and our ruthless redistricting will cut both ways.

Story | Conversation | July 31, 2009

Big-money coaches not immune

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Most revenue-sport coaches are accustomed to living like CEOs. These financial times have changed some things.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2009

Red-hot rivalries burn down the house

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

When it comes to red-hot rivalries for the 2009-10 season, Tobacco Road takes a back seat to Kentucky and Louisville.

Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009

Red-hot rivalries to provide '09 fireworks

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

As the summer temperatures rise, so does the anticipation about the red-hot rivalries for 2009. Find out which ones will provide fireworks.

Story | Conversation | June 30, 2009