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Ryan McGee breaks down the winners and losers of the bowl season, deciding which bowl games made out the best and which will feature less-than-desirable matchups.

Blog | Conversation | December 06, 2011

Ryan McGee gets his dad, a former collegiate ref, to explain the controversial call involving Auburn's Michael Dyer during Monday's BCS title game. Also, the best of the bowl season and a reason for Ryan to do some gloating.

Blog | Conversation | January 14, 2011

The BCS takes a lot of flak, but that doesn't mean people don't want in. Start in Dallas, where the Cotton Bowl is poised to put on a show that will make the powers-that-be in the BCS consider it for inclusion.

Blog | Conversation | January 07, 2011

After the controversial celebration penalty that may have decided the outcome of the Pinstripe Bowl, Ryan McGee got on the horn with a number of college football refs. The consensus: they understand the call, but some might have avoided it.

Blog | Conversation | December 31, 2010

Randy Shannon may no longer be the head coach of the Miami Hurricanes, but a small gesture to the members of his former team in advance of its bowl game has had an impact. Plus, notes on the prospect of a bowl game in Los Angeles.

Blog | Conversation | December 27, 2010

Ryan McGee writes of the bounce provided to the Military Bowl by two factors -- the presence of a local team (Maryland) and that said local team has a lame-duck coach (Ralph Friedgen).

Blog | Conversation | December 24, 2010

The BCS is set up to create the best games, but the non-BCS matchups are often far better. Ryan McGee reviews where the other games measure up and surpass the BCS games.

Blog | Conversation | December 17, 2010

Ryan McGee examines the perceived importance of playing penalty-free football.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2010

Bowl games matchups are one thing for TV, but where the bowls really pull down their dough is when they can sell their tickets. Ryan McGee ranks the hottest bowl tickets. Plus, FIU gets a crash course in bowl politics.

Blog | Conversation | December 10, 2010

There's a chance Michigan and Nebraska will square off in a bowl this year, which ordinarily would have folks asking what time to tune in on New Years Day. But struggles for top programs mean a bumper crop for mid-level bowls.

Blog | Conversation | December 03, 2010

If you look at what's happened to some well-liked assistants across college football who stayed on to become head coaches, you'd know why the Clemson head coach might not be feeling so great today.

Blog | Conversation | November 29, 2010

Not every official goes bowling -- not even close.

Blog | Conversation | November 26, 2010

If fans think they're witnessing mere novelty with all these games on baseball diamonds, be warned: the trend appears to be gaining steam, writes Ryan McGee. He explores the angles -- literally.

Blog | Conversation | November 19, 2010

It's been a while since all three service academies -- Army, Navy and Air Force -- all went bowling in the same year. But it could happen this year if the Black Knights take care of business, writes Ryan McGee.

Blog | Conversation | November 12, 2010

It's no solace to Cam Newton, but bowl officials admitted to Ryan McGee that the prospect of a big scandal surrounding the star player of a big program is nothing short of a good selling point.

Blog | Conversation | November 05, 2010

The Champs Sports Bowl has undergone eight name changes in a 21-year period. How does it happen at this pace? Well, start with sponsors that ink only short-term deals, and the bowls themselves, desperate for anyone to come in and pay the bills.

Blog | Conversation | October 22, 2010