Dissecting Sagarin's all-time rankings
Pat Forde, ESPN.comPat 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, 2009Big-money coaches not immune
Pat Forde, ESPN.comMost revenue-sport coaches are accustomed to living like CEOs. These financial times have changed some things.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2009King of the quick turnaround
Pat Forde, ESPN.comThanks to a dedicated and hardworking staff, Tom Izzo is at his best during the tournament when preparation time is condensed to a maximum of 48 hours.
Story | Conversation | April 05, 2009Morgan steps up on biggest stage
Pat Forde, ESPN.comMichigan State's Raymar Morgan had been missing in action for February and March. But say hello to Mr. April.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2009Get ready for a physical battle
Pat FordeDETROIT -- The game officials for Michigan State-Connecticut are John Cahill, Leslie Jones and Michael Stuart. They'll be reffing what could be one of...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 04, 2009Quick start to the second half
Pat Forde...clearly felt great at halftime, running up the Ford Field tunnel with a two-point lead while Connecticut walked back to its locker room. The Spartans got 11 huge points from Raymar Morgan and Korie...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 04, 2009Something to prove, something to gain
Pat Forde, ESPN.comTyler Hansbrough, Jay Wright, Tom Izzo and Jim Calhoun all have more on the line in Detroit than simply winning a 2009 NCAA championship.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2009Final Four Likability Index
Pat Forde, ESPN.comIs your bracket busted? No team left to root for? Don't worry. We have a surefire method for calculating which team in this year's Final Four is the most objectively enjoyable.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2009Coaches react to UConn allegations
Pat FordeINDIANAPOLIS -- Reaction from coaches to the potential recruiting scandal at Connecticut and the overall compliance landscape in college basketball: Kansas coach Bill Self: "I'm not sure it...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 26, 2009Powerful programs take over Sweet 16
Pat Forde, ESPN.comA tournament that began Thursday with the promise of busted brackets has instead played out predictably. That in itself is an upset, but there's still time for some madness.
Story | Conversation | March 23, 2009Devendorf deals with the hate
Pat Forde, ESPN.comEric Devendorf knows you hate him. But the Syracuse guard will get the last laugh if the Orange continue winning.
Story | Conversation | March 22, 2009Dreams and nightmares for 64 teams
Pat Forde, ESPN.comWhat's the best-case scenario for your team? What's the worst thing that could happen? Pat Forde breaks it down for all 64 teams in the NCAA tournament.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2009Big Dance: Who takes the crown?
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom Selection Sunday to the Coen brothers to the players under pressure, The Minutes -- Big Dance edition! -- runs through it all.
Story | Conversation | March 15, 2009Let's hear it for the little guy
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom Morehead mania to the possible fourth No. 1 seed to Chief Kickingstallionsims, The Minutes runs through it all.
Story | Conversation | March 10, 2009Strange times could get stranger
Pat Forde, ESPN.comThree No. 1 seeds from the same conference? These are strange times we're living in.
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