Dissecting Sagarin's all-time rankings
Pat Forde, ESPN.comPat Forde loves the first 1,195 pages of the "ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia." But when it comes to Jeff Sagarin's all-time rankings, well … let the debate begin.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2009Big-money coaches not immune
Pat Forde, ESPN.comMost revenue-sport coaches are accustomed to living like CEOs. These financial times have changed some things.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2009Big Dance: Who takes the crown?
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom Selection Sunday to the Coen brothers to the players under pressure, The Minutes -- Big Dance edition! -- runs through it all.
Story | Conversation | March 15, 2009Let's hear it for the little guy
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom Morehead mania to the possible fourth No. 1 seed to Chief Kickingstallionsims, The Minutes runs through it all.
Story | Conversation | March 10, 2009No. 1 seeds not locked up
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom potential No. 1 seeds to provocative questions to coach of the year candidates, The Minutes runs through it all.
Story | Conversation | February 24, 2009Illini seethe hatred toward Eric Gordon (and family), but IU wins anyway
Pat Forde, ESPN.comThis game was circled (in blood) by some after Eric Gordon de-committed to Illinois and has starred at Indiana. The first half was rough. The second half was better. The two overtimes were thrilling, and IU's win added just more pain to the Illini, writes Pat Forde.
Story | Conversation | February 07, 2008Fight finally leaves Illini
Pat Forde, ESPN.comOnce again, the Illini fought a good fight, but they finally suffered a knockout blow.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2005Throttled by Williams' D, Cardinal ponders Draft
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrancisco Garcia couldn't answer Deron Williams' questions. Now he'll have to answer the one about the NBA draft.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2005The strongest have survived into Monday's final
Pat Forde, ESPN.comBasketball fans will get the matchup they wanted – No. 1 Illinois vs. No. 2 North Carolina.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2005Upperclassmen who can shoot are tough to beat
Pat Forde, ESPN.comAt 36-1 and No. 1 almost all season, Illinois didn't come this far not to take the whole thing.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2005Illinois-UWM puts Pearl back in the spotlight
Pat Forde, ESPN.comSome 16 years after he got the Illini in NCAA trouble, Illinois fans still haven't forgiven Bruce Pearl.
Story | Conversation | March 19, 2005Two years ago, Williams started the wheel in motion
Pat Forde, ESPN.comRoy Williams started it all. Bill Self and Bruce Weber filled in behind. Now all three have title contenders.
Story | Conversation | March 15, 2005Illini coach carries on with family business
Pat Forde, ESPN.comA day after his mother died, Illinois coach Bruce Weber was back engaging in the family business. And his team was certainly overjoyed to see it.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2005Powell's 3, dunk help send Illini to final
Pat Forde, ESPN.comReverend Roger Powell found a higher level in St. Louis to send the Illini to the final.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2005Illini survive for one more night
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFor seven star-kissed weeks, being No. 1 was a lark for Illinois. Not any more.
Story | Conversation | January 20, 2005EDITOR'S PICKS
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