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The Tide that binds

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

When FSU and Bama meet Saturday, Bobby Bowden won't be on the sideline he envisioned growing up in Birmingham. After all, the bonds forged between a boy and his team remain strong for a lifetime, writes Ivan Maisel.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2007

Breaking the huddle on Gators vs. Crimson Tide

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

...the taking, No. 1 Alabama and No. 4 Florida have more on their minds than winning the...same mold. The longer the games against Mississippi State and Auburn went, the more dominant Alabama became...

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Gators eyeing SEC showdown in Atlanta

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Neither drizzle nor downpour nor the Seminoles could stop Tim Tebow from delivering red-hot Florida to another win. Now the Gators can focus on "The Dome" for an SEC title game that will have a Final Four feel.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2008

Breaking the huddle on the politics of the Big 12 South

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

...To Get Political The 1993 Florida State Seminoles are alive and well in...

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Breaking the huddle on Texas Tech's opportunity

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Proving Ground Now is the time to prove the nation wrong. For 8½ seasons, Texas Tech has won games. But the Red Raiders haven't won enough to con...

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Breaking the huddle on 2008's stealth teams

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Stealth Fighting The Ohio State team preparing to play No. 3 Penn State...have wins over Iowa and No. 16 South Florida that will bulk up their computer profile. If...

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Breaking the huddle on the Red River Rivalry

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Sooner Rather Than Later When All-American middle linebacker Curtis Lofton made the last-minute decision this past January to forego his senior season...

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Breaking the huddle on SEC defenses, schedule changes

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

...Georgia, the league leader, is 19th nationally in passing efficiency. Four other SEC teams -- Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi State and Auburn -- rank 93rd or lower among the 119 FBS teams. Kentucky, Tennessee and LSU all are...

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Breaking the huddle on off weeks and the state of Florida

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

...the effort, the team gets a week off to rest before its Sept. 13 showdown against Ohio State. No, it doesn't make sense. In fact, excluding the teams that played on Labor Day or...

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Richt draws on experience to prepare Bulldogs

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

The burden of lofty expectations has been building in Athens since Georgia's Sugar Bowl win. Good thing for the Dawgs that Mark Richt has some experience dealing with these expectations.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2008

Hitting the 2008 campaign trail

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

The traditional transition of power occurs in January. But now is the time to analyze the candidates and major issues. Let the debate on the 2008 season begin.

Story | Conversation | August 02, 2008

The players and coaches that transcend the game

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Four players and four coaches have defied the ravages of time, writes Ivan Maisel. Meet the faces of college football.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2008

Unique essence of college football evident in Class of 2008

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

More recognizable names are among the 15 inductees to the College Football Hall of Fame for 2008, but Pat Fitzgerald and Don McPherson may be more representative of the true nature of the sport. It is the curious burden of the Hall to honor them all.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2008

Cornhuskers, Fighting Irish same, but different

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Culture Clash In three seasons at Notre Dame, coach Charlie Weis has won nine games, 10 games and one game, making him the first person in history to ...

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Bullish behavior, Cat concentration and the Fourth Estate debate

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

...not the Mountaineers' scheme, however, that has South Florida defensive line coach Dan McCarney and his best...out last November as head coach at Iowa State. McCarney praised the sophomore's ability to work...

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