2001: An early Top 10
Mike Diegnan, BCSfootball.comThe BCS hits the Granddaddy of them all next season, as the Rose Bowl hosts the national championship. Who will be in Pasadena in January? Who knows, but here's a very early Top 10 for 2001.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2000Heisman Watch: And then there were two
Mike Diegnan, BCSfootball.comNo worker's comp in the Heisman race. Michael Vick's ankle injury dropped him out of the running. It's now down to Brees and Heupel.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2000Heisman Watch: It's all about the seniors
Mike Diegnan, BCSfootball.comWith five weeks remaining in the season, the Heisman battle has come down to a duel between senior quarterbacks.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2000Heisman Watch: Brees looking Rosey
Mike Diegnan, BCSfootball.comOhio State is the last major test keeping Purdue from a trip to Pasadena and Brees an award-winning trip to New York.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2000Heisman Watch: The Sooners' main cog
Mike Diegnan, BCSfootball.comHeupel deserves a week off after his performance against K-State. Not only were his numbers impressive, but he did it while taking numerous licks and withstood a fierce Wildcats rally.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2000Heisman Watch: Heupel and Anderson further their case
Mike Diegnan, BCSfootball.comNot even in the Switzer era did the Sooner offense look this good, while Damien Anderson is having a career year for Northwestern.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2000Heisman Watch: The Cornuskers have their prize
Mike Diegnan, BCSfootball.comEric Crouch has the numbers and he's the best player on the nation's top-ranked team. So what if his name isn't Michael?
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2000On the Mike: Tomlinson's chance
Mike Diegnan, BCSfootball.comLaDainian Tomlinson may be the best running back in the country, but realistically has no chance at winning the Heisman.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2000On the Mike: Rudderless ships
Mike Diegnan, BCSfootball.comIt's only mid-September and Alabama has no chance to be in Miami on Jan. 3. The Crimson Tide aren't even ranked anymore.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2000Michigan and Florida go on the road
Mike Diegnan, BCSfootball.comThis weekend, Michigan and Florida will test the waters on the road, led by inexperienced (John Navarre) or unappreciated (Jesse Palmer) quarterbacks. The result will either be a long plane ride home or plans for a January trip to Miami.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2000On the Mike: Pac-10's fight
Mike Diegnan, BCSfootball.comYou have to give it to the Pac-10. Not only has USC beaten Penn State, Washington upended Miami, and UCLA crushed Alabama, but the conference has taken all comers.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2000Weekend preview: Can the Irish shuck the Huskers?
Mike Diegnan, BCSfootball.comBarring a miracle, knock Alabama off the list of national championship contenders. With No. 1 Nebraska and No. 4 Miami making visits to two of the most difficult venues in the country, could another Top 5 team fall this week?
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2000On the Mike: Irish eyes are smiling
Mike Diegnan, BCSfootball.comMany a Notre Dame fan wanted Bob Davie's head after last season when the Irish lost their final four games and failed to qualify for a bowl for the first time since the Gerry Faust years (notwithstanding Lou Holtz's first year). How things have changed.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2000Weekend preview: A first look at the Huskers
Mike Diegnan, BCSfootball.comWhile the first weekend of the season may not have provided much excitement on the field, try telling Lee Corso it was dull. So here are the games that should impact the Bowl Championship Series most this weekend.
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2000Weekend wrap-up: Not the lightning we wanted
Mike Diegnan, BCSfootball.comMaybe it was a sign for Michael Vick to stick around Blacksburg a couple more years and not play football on Sundays until his eligibility is exhausted.
Story | Conversation | August 28, 2000TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "eric crouch" make the list?
