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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

Breaking the huddle on the politics of the Big 12 South

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Pigskin About To Get Political The 1993 Florida State Seminoles are alive and well in Norman, Okla. Bobby Bowden's first national champion finished N...

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Breaking the huddle on the Red River Rivalry

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Sooner Rather Than Later When All-American middle linebacker Curtis Lofton made the last-minute decision this past January to forego his senior season...

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Breaking the huddle with a retro formation

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

The Empires Strike Back? Before the season began, it said here that Tried and True would be a two-touchdown favorite over Topsy and Turvy, the twins w...

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Breaking the huddle on Ohio State-USC, Vandy and the 100

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Deep Impact USC has played only one game, and against a young, rebuilding defense at that. But the re-emergence of a vertical passing game in the Troj...

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Under center: Gridiron Bash, license plates, financial aid

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

...Counting Crows at Colorado, ZZ Top at Texas A&M, Maroon 5 at Utah, Kelly Clarkson at Iowa, Fergie at Penn State and, scheduled to be announced Monday, Kid Rock and Sara Evans at LSU...

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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

Cornhuskers, Fighting Irish same, but different

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Culture Clash In three seasons at Notre Dame, coach Charlie Weis has won nine games, 10 games and one game, making him the first person in history to ...

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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