Will the joke end up being on Barnhart?
Pat Forde, ESPN.comJohn Calipari will bring plenty of wins, plenty of charisma and plenty of big-time recruits to Kentucky. He also brings things that aren't as nice. Did the same AD who failed in his last attempt at this really look at the whole package this time?
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2009Hairston, Porter take curious path to Eugene
Pat Forde, ESPN.comTwo Detroit natives have helped push Oregon into the Elite Eight. How they got to Eugene, though, is just as interesting, writes Pat Forde.
Story | Conversation | March 24, 2007Five programs, Big 12 have explaining to do
Pat Forde, ESPN.comPat Forde looks in on the proceedings where six programs and a conference are found guilty of impersonating a major.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2005Maybe some blame should rest on Calipari
Pat Forde, ESPN.comWhether it's the media, the fans or even the RPI, antagonists lurk everywhere for John Calipari.
Story | Conversation | February 25, 2005Memphis moves up, while Louisville loses ground
Pat Forde, Special to ESPN.comMemphis has all but assumed Louisville's C-USA identity since beating the Cardinals last week.
Story | Conversation | February 26, 2003Hey NCAAs, make room for Slay's Volunteers
Pat Forde, Special to ESPN.comNever one to shy away from attention, Ron Slay has given SEC folks something to talk about -- Tennessee's SEC title chances.
Story | Conversation | February 19, 2003Soph points a little harder to come by for Conley
Pat Forde, Special to ESPN.comAfter leading the nation in scoring as a freshman, VMI's Jason Conley's life as a sophomore has been more of a challenge.
Story | Conversation | December 26, 2002'Other' freshman, Walsh, finds Florida spotlight
Pat Forde, Special to ESPN.comOvershadowed by Florida's other freshmen, Matt Walsh is stealing the spotlight as a starter.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2002Pitino's turn to challenge for C-USA title in Year Two
Pat Forde, Special to ESPN.comRick Pitino's second season in Louisville could produce the first C-USA champ outside the city of Cincinnati.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2002TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "dajuan wagner" make the list?