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What does second half offer?

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

No player or team has made the first half of the season sparkle, leaving fans waiting to be dazzled in the second half.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

Hawkeyes suffocate Nittany Lions

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Iowa's defense methodically, patiently, inexorably wrapped itself around Penn State and squeezed out a win in Happy Valley.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2009

Iowa-Penn State is a classic matchup

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

There will be few surprises when Iowa and Penn State take the field Saturday. That's just the way Joe Paterno and Kirk Ferentz like it.

Story | Conversation | September 24, 2009

Experience, schedule point toward Iowa improvement in 2008

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Although a 6-6 record in 2007 indicates that Kirk Ferentz's team jogged in place, a closer look reveals that Iowa didn't stand still. The Hawkeyes turned the corner.

Story | Conversation | December 22, 2007

Carroll's coaching propels USC to top of decade ranking

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

With its two national championships, top-ranked recruiting classes and enthusiastic coach, USC made the strongest bid to be the top-ranked program in the last 10 years.

Story | Conversation | July 25, 2007

Hawkeyes focus on accountability, attention to detail

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

After struggling through a season of discontent, Iowa's road to redemption started in bowl preparation. But will the Hawkeyes build upon what they learned?

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2007

Buckeyes' win solidifies spot at the top

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Ohio State converted the remaining skeptics with a win over Iowa. But the Buckeyes still think they have work to do, writes Ivan Maisel.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2006

Hawkeyes can rely on Tate's experience, maturity

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Drew Tate has had an outstanding career, but if he leads Iowa past No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday, they'll begin casting statues of him in Iowa City on Monday, writes Ivan Maisel.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2006

5 predictions for the Big Ten season

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

After peering into his crystal ball, Ivan Maisel conjured up five predictions for the 2006 Big Ten season.

Story | Conversation | August 16, 2006

Buckeyes, Sooners lead post-spring Top 25

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Is Ohio State the favorite in 2006? Or is it OU or Notre Dame? What about Texas? Ivan Maisel has the answer in his post-spring Top 25.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2006

Old-school Ferentz right fit for the Hawkeyes

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Kirk Ferentz has made all the right decisions in elevating the Iowa program, including opting to remain in Iowa City.

Story | Conversation | August 22, 2005

To replay or not to replay

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

From the replay controversy to fight song debates to defining an "elite" team, the inbox is always full.

Story | Conversation | March 04, 2005

Sooner nation fights back

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

From Sooner nation fighting back to Heisman talk to the Curse of the Bear, the inbox is always full.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2004

BCS release means plenty of e-mails

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

From BCS e-mails to salutes for Navy to conspiracy theories about fans whining, the inbox is always full.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2004

Solid spring shows Sooners still the 1

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Now that spring practice is over, here's a top 25 to carry us into the fall based on what we learned.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2003