Much to look forward to this season

Our panel of analysts and writers expound on what they're most looking forward to this season.

Readers tell us who they'd like to be

The Kings of Leon told us which athlete they'd want to be, and here are your selections of sports stars you said you'd want to be if you could "Be Somebody."

Izzo wants more memories on the wall

In his expansive basement, Tom Izzo has a memorabilia room that would send chills down the spine of any Michigan State fan. But there's room on the wall for more. Can the defending runner-up create new memories this season?

Detroit prospect opts for East Lansing

...of Michigan and Michigan State. His father's side of the family, which included a pair of football players, donned the Maize and Blue. Mom's family, chock full of Michigan State graduates, are Green...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2009

What many are thinking, but won't say publicly

College basketball is an interesting clique. There are some dysfunctional elements to the game (like the path some travel to recruit players through i...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Could this be Northwestern's year?

Every year since 1939, the NCAA has held a tournament at the end of the season. Not once has Northwestern been invited. Could this finally be the season that concludes with a dance?

Beilein's preparation time never ends

Whether editing game tape on his laptop or creating wooden figurines of his players, Michigan head coach John Beilein is obsessed with one thing: preparation.

Florida Gators re-create 'Thriller' video

The Florida Gators mascots and a bunch of University of Florida athletes re-create Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video.

Kansas No. 1; Michigan State No. 2

Pollsters think Kansas can put distractions aside and dominate the college basketball world.

Vandy should be right in the thick of SEC race

In roughly six weeks, you'll know if Vanderbilt is a real serious player for the SEC East title. By that time, the Commodores could be through th...

Donovan, Gators optimistic about future

Florida was on top of the world in 2006 and 2007 when it won consecutive national championships. Rebuilding certainly hasn't been easy for the Gators, but there's reason for optimism this season.

McCoy named Big12 offensive player of the week

Texas quarterback Colt McCoy was named Big 12 offensive player of the week after completing 26 of 31 passes for 269 yards and three touchdowns in the ...

Is Colt McCoy back in the Heisman race?

Texas quarterback Colt McCoy looked good against Missouri on Saturday. He was 26-of-31 for 269 yards and three touchdowns in the 41-7 victory. The com...

TCU jumps Boise St. in BCS standings

TCU's dominating performance over BYU on the road Saturday impressed voters enough that the Frogs leapfrogged, if you will, Boise State in the latest ...

...Bulldogs head basketball coach Mark Fox is introduced in the third quarter of the G-Day Spring Football Game at Sanford Stadium