Times change, but OU stays on top
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comThe most prestigious address in college football resides in Norman, Okla., where the Sooners have been consistent in their excellence.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2009Just For Argument's Sake ...
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comFrom green being the most relevant color in the Charlie Weis contract extension discussion to who has the ultimate say in the future of postseason college football, Ivan Maisel tackles all the hot topics.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2005I was watching FSU-Miami ... really
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comFrom questions about his vision ("What game were you watching?") to disgruntled Michigan fans to Looney Tunes fun.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2004Nice win, but still no guarantees for Bowden
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comChecking out Tommy Bowden's job security, Philip Rivers' Saturday night at home and more.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2003Bowden delivered big wins, laughs
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comWinning 388 games while cracking jokes, Bobby Bowden never lost sight of the big picture while winning big.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Bama's iron will on display in comeback
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comWith its national title aspirations on the line against its archrival, Alabama climbed back from its biggest deficit this season and found a way to win.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009Living memorials for those who served
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comThe teams come and the games go, but the reminders are forever at the college football stadiums constructed as living memorials to those who served the nation.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009Defensive demolition sparks Tide
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comAlabama isn't very stylish on stage, but a rocking defense will have the Crimson Tide delivering the hits all season long.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2009Coaches strive to find the right balance
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comThe coverage of recruiting has never been greater. Yet recruiting itself still consists of guesswork. Coaches are making quicker decisions with less information, writes Ivan Maisel.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2009Syracuse is Marrone's true love
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comIt's the only job Doug Marrone has ever wanted. Now he gets his chance to rebuild Syracuse.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009Stage set for historic 2009 season
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comOld blood resides at the top of the polls. Established stars are back for more. If you like seeing college football history being made, then watch the 2009 season.
Story | Conversation | August 09, 2009QB triumvirate share common bond
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comSam Bradford, Colt McCoy and Tim Tebow would tell you they are lucky to have college football. It turns out the reverse is true, too.
Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009John McKay Conference: USC rules
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comThe John McKay Conference is a blend of scrappiness and can-do. And once again, USC rises to the top.
Story | Conversation | August 06, 2009Colleges have seen money woes before
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comIf you dropped one of today's athletic directors into a time machine and dialed up 1930, the first full season after the onset of the Great Depression, Mr./Ms. AD would recognize what ailed college sports.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2009Follow the $$$ for scheduling
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comScheduling is neither art nor science, but the formula is in place. The trick is putting everything in the correct order.
Story | Conversation | June 09, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS
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