Bowden's players get to see last game

Gator Bowl officials are making sure Bobby Bowden's former Florida State players have the chance to see his final game.

ACC's lunchtime links

...for the holidays. ECU defensive coordinator Greg Hudson is expected to join Jimbo Fisher's staff at FSU

The Argument: '07 Fiesta vs. '06 Rose

We introduced a Thursday concept in the blog a few weeks ago called "The Argument." It's exactly what it sounds like: two people debating respective s...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 24, 2009

ACC's lunchtime links

...this year, but it would be hard to argue that it didn't improve, writes Paul Strelow. FSU coach Bobby Bowden coached his last practice in Tallahassee on Wednesday. To him, it was just another...

Franta Claus is back with gifts for all

It's the time of year for Franta Claus to pass out some Christmas gifts. The college basketball season is off to a great start, but I will be keeping ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009

The 10 best individual seasons of the '00s

2010 arrives in a little more than a week. I wanted to look at the best individual seasons by a player in the past decade. Interestingly, Ndamukong Su...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009

Mel Kiper's top 5 seniors by position

Mel Kiper ranks seniors at every position -- QB, OLB, OT, P, etc. -- on Dec. 22, 2009, as we shift from early bowls toward New Year's Day bowls.

Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009

Mel Kiper's top 5 juniors by position

Mel Kiper evaluates his top five juniors by position as of Dec. 22, 2009. No changes took place since Dec. 16, but Rutgers OL Anthony Davis solidified his spot as the No. 1 OT after his performance in the St. Petersburg Bowl.

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009

Regrading the 2009 NFL draft

Mel Kiper re-evaluates his initial 2009 NFL draft grades. His thoughts (among many): the Packers, Pats, Ravens and Niners look good, the Raiders still look awful and this season's darlings -- Colts and Saints -- didn't draft well.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009

Louisiana belongs to the Tigers

LSU will benefit tremendously from Louisiana's stellar 2011 class, writes JC Shurburtt in this week's coast-to-coast notes.

Duke getting it done with defense

The 2009-10 college basketball season is almost two months old. And the nonconference portion of the schedule is nearly complete. Now it's time to take a look at where the ACC stands with conference play on the horizon.

Florida St. 95, Tenn.-Martin 68

Florida St. 95, Tenn.-Martin 68

Bowden wanted to coach in 2010

...retire was his, it should be gone now. Bowden said he wanted to coach another year at FSU, but "that was out" as an option. Bowden Bowden kept his emotions in check following his final...

Bobby Bowden Talks About End Of Career

Bobby Bowden discusses his final game as head coach of Florida State

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 2: Solomon Alabi #32 of the Florida State Seminoles shoots a free throw against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena during the...