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Ahead of Florida State's spring game on Saturday, Bruce Feldman writes that EJ Manuel has demonstrated the necessary qualities to lead the Seminoles to a very successful 2011 campaign.

Blog | Conversation | April 15, 2011

Bruce Feldman explains his early preseason top 10 rankings, which feature the Oklahoma Sooners at the top and some surprises rounding out the list.

Blog | Conversation | April 13, 2011

Bruce Feldman takes to his mailbag, answering questions on how Michigan's defense will improve, the latest on Jim Tressel's punishment, and 2011 outlooks for several teams. Also: notes from his interview with Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher.

Blog | Conversation | March 18, 2011

Bruce Feldman ranks the top 10 schools in the country in terms of the best football and basketball coaching combinations. Mark Dantonio and Tom Izzo give Michigan State the top spot, but there's plenty of close competition throughout the list.

Blog | Conversation | March 16, 2011

Bruce Feldman names his picks for the best NCAA coaches -- of either football or basketball -- in each state. Some states are givens, but there's quite a bit of competition in others.

Blog | Conversation | March 14, 2011

Bruce Feldman ranks the top 10 redshirt freshmen heading into the 2011 season. The Ohio State Buckeyes have a running back who bears resemblance to Robert Smith, Alabama has a QB who could start this year, and USC has a star-in-the-making at receiver.

Blog | Conversation | February 09, 2011

Bruce Feldman delivers his observations from signing day, including his winners (Jimbo Fisher and the Florida State Seminoles come out on top) and losers (it's tough being Rick Neuheisel right now). Plus, lots of sleeper recruits and classes to watch.

Blog | Conversation | February 03, 2011

Bruce Feldman fields a bunch of reader questions, hitting on topics like oversigning, Florida State's chances in 2011, the latest recruiting buzz and why he thinks Geno Smith could contend for the Heisman next season.

Blog | Conversation | January 21, 2011

In trying to find a comparison point for Cam Newton (Vince Young? Tim Tebow?), Bruce Feldman, via "QB builder" George Whitfield, comes up with an interesting one: Ben Roethlisberger. Don't believe it? Proof's in the pudding.

Blog | Conversation | December 05, 2010

If the rumors about Cam Newton's recruitment prove true, he certainly wouldn't be the first player in this situation. Bruce Feldman shares a few other stories he's heard about recruits. Plus, should this scandal affect Newton's Heisman candidacy?

Blog | Conversation | November 12, 2010

Auburn QB Cameron Newton led his team past Arkansas and, with an injury to Michigan QB Denard Robinson, may have assumed the mantle of the nation's top versatile QB.

Blog | Conversation | October 17, 2010

Despite Boise State's strong early schedule, teams in powerhouse conferences will still have time to build up their resumes and leap the Broncos for BCS title consideration. Plus, how far will South Carolina go? And what's next for reeling Miami?

Blog | Conversation | October 15, 2010

After proving he's a top QB threat against Kansas State, Nebraska's Taylor Martinez is a top-five candidate for the Heisman. Plus how the national-title picture looks as of this week, trouble for Dennis Erickson and what Texas can learn from UCLA.

Blog | Conversation | October 08, 2010

Bruce Feldman looks at the 10 biggest developments -- i.e. stories -- in college football through five weeks. Chief among them: the UNC mess, the re-ordered Pac-10 and the rise of Denard Robinson and Taylor Martinez.

Blog | Conversation | October 06, 2010

The biggest story in college football this offseason will be conference expansion. Bruce Feldman takes a look at the Big Ten's expansion options and what they would mean for other the major conferences, like the SEC, that will be playing catch-up.

Blog | Conversation | April 20, 2010

Bruce Feldman talks with Longhorns head coach Mack Brown about the growth of his new starting QB, retooling his offense and how he'll know when it's time to walk away from the sport. Plus, news and notes from around college football.

Blog | Conversation | April 06, 2010