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Travis Haney writes that in the past five seasons, 10 teams have gone from having five or more losses in one season to a BCS bowl appearance in the next. He provides a candidate from each AQ conference to make the leap this year.

Blog | Conversation | August 23, 2012

Todd McShay ran through a mock first round with a pair of current NFL scouts and the result was plenty of interesting picks and varying opinions.

Story | Conversation | April 13, 2011

Bruce Feldman looks at the top 10 young -- defined as freshman or sophomore -- stars in the college game. His top two selections are QBs; No. 2's head coach used to play QB at No. 1's school. The Sooners have two players on this list.

Blog | Conversation | September 15, 2010

Conventional wisdom is that Ryan Mallett is a good QB, but what differentiates him is his arm, not his overall package. Not so, says KC Joyner. In reality, Mallett is in the same class as Tim Tebow was at Florida -- and if he can help the Hogs win the SEC West, he'd be considered more elite.

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2010

If South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier can get QB Stephen Garcia to play at his full potential, there may be no stopping the Gamecocks' offense. But that remains a big "if."

Story | Conversation | August 17, 2010

Scouts Inc.'s Steve Muench compares the 2011 draft class to the 2010 group and says things are looking up for NFL teams needing quarterbacks.

Blog | Conversation | August 16, 2010

Comparing the draft's top quarterbacks by the numbers brings the field into better focus with a few surprises (Tim Tebow is better than you think) and assurances (Sam Bradford is the right choice for the Rams).

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2010

With the pre-draft process winding down, Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay takes a look at the 2010 quarterback class and says the top prospects have performed admirably but things get dicey after that.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2010

With the NFL draft fast approaching, Mel Kiper and Todd McShay offer up another combined mock draft and map out their visions for the first round.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2010

Bruce Feldman writes of Joe McKnight, who never did quite become Reggie Bush -- but may have a bright future in store no matter what label we associate with him at USC. Plus: Michigan does April Fools' Day and some new UF controversies.

Blog | Conversation | April 01, 2010

ESPN NFL draft Insider Mel Kiper Jr. ranks the top 25 pro prospects on March 17, 2010. The Board now becomes the subtext for the mock draft. This is where you want to go to determine just how much value your team is getting at a certain spot.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2010

The NFL invited Tim Tebow to the draft, but he's not a lock for the first round. He might better serve the league as a reason to tune in on Day 2. Plus, what will Miami do with the 12th overall pick? And why has Dallas been so quiet in free agency?

Blog | Conversation | March 19, 2010

Bruce Feldman writes about Chris Walsh, the younger brother of legendary Miami QB Steve Walsh, and what his throwing motion did to his career -- and how this seldom-told story applies to Tim Tebow. An interesting pre-draft tale.

Blog | Conversation | March 11, 2010

ESPN NFL draft Insider Mel Kiper Jr. ranks the top 25 pro prospects on March 5, 2010. The Board now becomes the subtext for the mock draft. This is where you want to go to determine just how much value your team is getting at a certain spot.

Story | Conversation | March 02, 2010

The NFL combine is rapidly approaching, and it will serve as the first chance to look at the underclassmen since the bowl season ended. Here are three who are in excellent position to improve their draft values heading into Indianapolis: Ole Miss ...

Blog | Conversation | February 24, 2010

Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay looks at the implications of Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen and others not throwing at the NFL combine and says their interviews are more important anyway.

Blog | Conversation | February 17, 2010