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, 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, 2009Old rivals, old venues would be gold
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comWith Army and Notre Dame possibly playing football at Yankee Stadium, these other matchups could rekindle memories.
Story | Conversation | May 22, 2009It ain't easy being green
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comSit down and read our St. Patrick's Day ode to the grass on the other side of the fence. What could be greener than that?
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009Spaziani already a BC crowd favorite
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comThe cheers are still ringing around Boston College. New head coach Frank Spaziani is fitting right in at a place where everybody knows his name.
Story | Conversation | March 05, 2009Can fast-talking Mullen win quickly?
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comDan Mullen can move quickly and talk quickly. But can he win quickly at Mississippi State?
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS
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