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First Take broadcasts in hi-def Monday through Friday at 10AM ET on ESPN2. Jay Crawford, Dana Jacobson, Skip Bayless and Michael Kim host with guests and regular contributors.

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Wildest dreams and nightmare scenarios for 64 teams

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Really, what's the worst that could happen? Pat Forde tells all 64 teams that and the best possible outcome in the NCAA tournament.

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2008

Borel back in saddle after Kentucky Derby whirlwind

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Derby-winning jockey Calvin Borel has come back to reality after spending a surreal week hob-nobbing with celebrities as a guest at a White House dinner.

Story | Conversation | May 09, 2007

Injury puts '08 season in perspective

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

After winning the Heisman Trophy in 2008, Sam Bradford was the favorite to win in '09. An injury knocked his season off-course, but it helped give him a different perspective.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009

Games to go out with a bang

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

From pre-bowl crescendo games to the annual end-of-season awards, The Dash runs through it all.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

Kelly a perfect fit to revive the Irish

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Brian Kelly has the right stuff to revive Notre Dame. The move would crush Cincinnati fans, but they are used to losing coaches.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Thanksgiving week offers rivalry feast

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

From Charlie Weis to Les Miles to rivalry games to the coaching temperature gauge, The Dash runs through it all.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Dash of forgiveness and fallen powers

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

From Tennessee forgiveness to who isn't in the top 20 to waiting for signs from Woody Hayes, The Dash runs through it all.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Buckeyes, The Vest do it their way

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Hyper-conservatism triumphed again in Columbus. Ohio State's painful-to-watch pragmatism was rewarded with roses. The Vest knew best.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2009

Dash of bowl talk and '09 developments

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

From a return to reality to a BCS bowl manifesto to possible big-names bowling gutter balls, The Dash runs through it all.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

The Dash dishes out a midterm test

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

From players, coaches and games to surprises and busts, The Dash's midterm exam runs through it all.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Horns face first test in Red River Rivalry

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Are the Longhorns who we think they are? The Red River Rivalry gives Texas a shot at revenge -- and gives the nation a chance to see the Horns' true identity.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009

Big D -- Dallas, Domers and defense

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

From Dallas, Domers and defense to midweek madness and the Moscow miracle, The Dash runs through it all.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009

Healthy Tebow focused on future

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Tim Tebow returned to the field Saturday and proved that he's healthy, focused and ready to lead Florida back to the national title game.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2009

Risk not worth the reward for Florida

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Whether or not Tim Tebow plays Saturday, Florida still has a chance to beat LSU. And even if the Gators lose, they aren't out of the national title hunt.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2009

Dishing out some October mea culpas

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

From the art of the apology to coaches on the hot seat to players trending up and down, The Dash runs through it all.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009