Week 1 provides some cheers and many jeers
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom the Cupcake Roulette to debuts to boo or cheer to fresh faces with fast feet, The Dash runs through it all.
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2008Wisconsin unveils Michigan's true identity
Pat Forde, ESPN.comMichigan's drubbing by unranked Wisconsin proved something we suspected in September -- the Wolverines just aren't very good, writes Pat Forde.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2007Appalachian State earns role as conquering hero
Pat Forde, ESPN.comSaturday's shocking result in Ann Arbor is every bit about what Appalachian State accomplished as it is about what Michigan didn't, writes Pat Forde.
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2007Quarterbacks enter 2007 with much to prove
Pat Forde, ESPN.comQuarterbacks are calm and cool. They have all the answers. Not this season. Even the nation's best QBs have something to prove in 2007.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 2007Whining, politics, voting reversals part of BCS system
Pat Forde, ESPN.comThe BCS system has reduced the national championship chase to a politicized popularity contest/guessing game, writes Pat Forde.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2006Dashing through September's busiest Saturday
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom the magnificent seven to the malignant one to coaches who could use a hug to the "best damn punk band in the land," The Dash rides through it all.
Story | Conversation | September 12, 2006Quinn, Peterson front-runners in Heisman race
Pat Forde, ESPN.comThe Heisman Trophy comes with a lot of clout. That's why Pat Forde is handicapping the race to be this year's cocktail party guest of honor.
Story | Conversation | August 24, 2006Slaton, White could lead Mountaineers to new heights
Pat Forde, ESPN.comSince underclassmen have made their stay-or-go declarations, it's time to take another look at the Top 25 for 2006. With Vince Young leaving Texas, there's a new No. 1.
Story | Conversation | January 20, 2006Horns could repeat if Young returns
Pat Forde, ESPN.comCan you say repeat? The Gatorade on Mack Brown's back hasn't even dried, but Texas is already the (very) early No. 1 for 2006.
Story | Conversation | January 05, 2006Iron Bowl tops the week's rivalry games
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom rivalry week to seven degrees of parity to who's charging or retreating to Petra's most underrated home-field advantage, The Dash runs through it all.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2005September studs, duds and surprises
Pat Forde, ESPN.comSeem like yesterday that The Dash was in preview mode with ol' whatshername, but now it's Rhona who's looking back at a September to remember.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2005No two ways about it, No. 2 is an impossible call
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFinding No. 1 is easy. Trying to figure out the nation's second-best team is nearly downright impossible.
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2005D the key to Michigan making title run
Pat Forde, ESPN.comMichigan has the offense to make a national title run, but questions linger about a defense last seen being run over in the Rose Bowl.
Story | Conversation | August 22, 2005Some movement in Top 25 for '05
Pat Forde, ESPN.comPlayers have come (thanks to Signing Day) and gone (thanks to early departures to the NFL). How has it affected the Top 25 for 2005? Here's the latest look.
Story | Conversation | February 07, 2005Three-peat for USC?
Pat Forde, ESPN.comCan you say three-peat? The Gatorade hasn't even dried of Pete Carroll's back, but USC is already the (very) early No. 1 for 2005.
Story | Conversation | January 05, 2005TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "chad henne" make the list?