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Ryan McGee talks with college football coaches from around the nation to identify keys to success for new coaches. Among the most important: winning over the team's support staff, establishing relationships with alumni and nurturing recruiting pipelines.

Blog | Conversation | April 10, 2013

Ryan McGee provides his list of the top 5 off-the-radar spring practices to watch. One in particular is Kansas, which adds a lot of juco talent to its roster.

Blog | Conversation | April 02, 2013

Ryan McGee writes that when it comes to NFL-producing college programs, the Alabama Crimson Tide are at the top of the stack. It's no surprise given Nick Saban's knack for recruiting high-IQ playmakers and developing them via top-notch preparation.

Blog | Conversation | March 11, 2013

In ESPN The Magazine, Ryan McGee looks at the relationship between college hoops and football recruiting, noting that Michigan football coach Brady Hoke's job is made a bit easier by the Wolverines' success on the court.

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2013

Ryan McGee looks at how Gus Malzahn has gone about trying to retain Auburn's recruiting class since taking over as the Tigers head coach.

Blog | Conversation | January 29, 2013

Ryan McGee looks at five players poised to excel in 2013 at a position different from the one they were recruited to play.

Blog | Conversation | January 17, 2013

Ryan McGee compares Chip Kelly to other collegiate coaches who have made the jump to the NFL, asking the question of whether we'll ever see Kelly return as a college football head coach. Plus, analysis from Rod Gilmore on what comes next for Oregon.

Blog | Conversation | January 16, 2013

Ryan McGee checks with coaches who have BCS championship game experience to see how Alabama and Notre Dame will be most affected by the long layoff leading up to the game.

Blog | Conversation | January 04, 2013

In ESPN The Magazine, Ryan McGee previews the BCS National Championship Game between Alabama and Notre Dame.

Story | Conversation | December 28, 2012

Which teams that didn't earn bowl bids this season are best positioned to do so in 2013? Ryan McGee takes a look.

Blog | Conversation | December 07, 2012

Ryan McGee ranks the top rivalry games that aren't on Rivalry Weekend -- but should be -- including Texas-Texas A&M and Harvard-Yale.

Blog | Conversation | November 23, 2012

Ryan McGee ranks the top "sleeping giants" in college football -- mid-level major conference programs that have the potential to join the elite.

Blog | Conversation | November 16, 2012

Ryan McGee takes a look at struggling programs whose head coaching jobs already are or could potentially become open, and ranks the five that would allow for the quickest rebuilding efforts.

Blog | Conversation | November 09, 2012

Ryan McGee ranks the five toughest November schedules among Football Bowl Subdivision teams. Oregon and Oklahoma State have the most difficult remaining opponents.

Blog | Conversation | November 02, 2012

Ryan McGee surveys coaches from around the country to help him rank the five overlooked FBS undefeated teams. Mississippi State and Oregon State are at the top of his list.

Blog | Conversation | October 26, 2012

Ryan McGee surveys coaches from around the country to help him identify his top five overlooked Heisman Trophy contenders, including Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel and West Virginia WR Tavon Austin.

Blog | Conversation | October 19, 2012