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The positives have outweighed the negatives for Ohio State coach Urban Meyer in the six weeks since the end of the season and the beginning of the team's strength and conditioning program.

Maybe it's been a disappointing season, but after a couple seasons without a bowl appearance, the Trojans and their fans should enjoy the Sun Bowl.

Story | Conversation | December 19, 2012

Greg Katz writes that USC and Lane Kiffin need to stop some disturbing trends that emerged in 2012, primarily poor coaching and a lack of toughness.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2012

FSU hung with the No. 4 team, but also had its fatal flaws exposed. The Seminoles still have much to play for, but the loss to Florida, for better or worse, defines the 2012 season.

Alabama looks to regain its edge after two uneven weeks that resulted in an escape against LSU and a loss to Texas A&M.

Among the few black marks in defensive coordinator Todd Grantham's Georgia tenure is an inability to stop South Carolina tailback Marcus Lattimore -- particularly late when the Bulldogs need a stop the most.

Many top-rated high school prospects have had to take a detour to the juco ranks before playing Division I ball. That's been the case for several Alabama standouts, whose success has been shaped by going down the more difficult path.

Redshirt senior defensive tackle Omar Hunter has been impressed with what he called old-man strength from juco transfer Damien Jacobs.

For LSU, anything less than a trip to the College World Series is a disappointment. This year, the Tigers hope to rectify last year's miss -- only the team's third since 1989.

In a rebuilding season full of disappointments, coach Mark Fox wants to make sure his players find some confidence and the right frame of mind to respond well to adversity -- and a 1-7 SEC record.

Florida's offense had a stunning lack of big plays in 2011, even fewer than in the 2010 season, which was also a disappointment on offense.

The Gators have two solid starters in Jonathan Bostic and Jelani Jenkins, plus some depth. Michael DiRocco breaks down the Florida defense by position.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2011

After OU's loss to Texas Tech, the Oklahoma senior safety helped teammates remain positive