Ryan Mallett and nine other top transfers

...and Jake Locker now, you must be an ESPN Insider. 2. Daniel Thomas, Kansas State RB: Bill Snyder dreads the thought of what his team might look like without the big JC transfer. Thomas...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 23, 2009

Longevity ratings for Big 12 coaches

...current job. For example, nobody could ever argue with the coaching credentials of Mack Brown and Bill Snyder. Both will likely end up at the College Football Hall of Fame one of these days...

Stage set for historic 2009 season

Old blood resides at the top of the polls. Established stars are back for more. If you like seeing college football history being made, then watch the 2009 season.

Conference challenge comes to gridiron

What if the NCAA expanded its conference challenges in basketball to the football field? Who comes out on top?

...down field during the second quarter against the Iowa State Cyclones on November 22, 2008 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas. Kansas State won 38-30. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty...

...down field during the second quarter against the Iowa State Cyclones on November 22, 2008 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas. Kansas State won 38-30

...Raiders warms up before a game against the Kansas State Wildcats on October 4, 2008 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas. Texas Tech won 58-28. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty...

...a first down, during a game against the Kansas State Wildcats on October 4, 2008 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas. Texas Tech won 58-28. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty...

...second quarter touchdown, during a game against the Kansas State Wildcats on October 4, 2008 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas. Texas Tech won 58-28

Friday's Mailbag

There were quite a few spirited reactions to Wednesday's entry about how much football talent each region of the country actually produces, so I'll le...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 27, 2009

Wednesday with Mel Kiper Jr.

Mel Kiper Jr. drops a ton of wisdom on ESPN Radio and TV during the run-up to the NFL draft. Each Wednesday, Insider will compile the best notes, quotes and commentary from the foremost expert on the draft.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2009

Kansas State QB Freeman says 'time is right'

Kansas State junior quarterback Josh Freeman said Thursday he will enter the NFL draft.

Friday's mailbag

I lead this week's mailbag with some Oklahoma talk: From Dylan in Tampa: What are your thoughts on a scenario where Rhett Bomar doesn't get kicke...

Pelini's return seen as bridge between old, new Nebraska

Bo Pelini, Nebraska's new head coach, embraces tradition and understands how much the state's identity is wrapped up in football. As ESPN.com's Elizabeth Merrill writes, he's landed in Lincoln to a warm reception.

Spring look around the Big 12

With the spring season over, our Big 12 notebook takes one last look at the conference.