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Genius coaches, passionate fans define life in the SEC

Bill Curry, ESPN.com

Bill Curry has coached and played in the SEC, and he understands the passion of its fans, the genius of its coaches and why there's nothing like it.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2007

Programs are rewarded with rational decisions

Bill Curry, Special to ESPN.com

Schools need to be a little more rational with their football decisions if they want long-term success, writes Bill Curry.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2006

Expectations, obligations weigh on freshman QBs

Bill Curry, Special to ESPN.com

Very few young QBs are allowed to develop the skills needed to handle the fame and the expectations, writes Bill Curry.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2006

Mazzone returns to roots

Bill Curry, Special to ESPN.com

The Orioles won the Leo Mazzone Sweepstakes with a terrific contract, but his heart was stolen long ago by Baltimore.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2005

Football's challenges can reveal character

Bill Curry, Special to ESPN.com

The best coaches in football become great because the dare to fail and are true to their convictions.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2004

Losses are like death for some

Bill Curry, Special to ESPN.com

For competitors addicted to the victory drug, mourning a loss is something akin to grieving for the deceased.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2004

QBs could decide things for Tigers, Vols

Bill Curry, Special to ESPN.com

After offseasons full of turmoil Tennessee and Auburn are ready for some real SEC football.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2004

Family matters more than football

Bill Curry, Special to ESPN.com

Tommy and Bobby will play the latest Bowden Bowl this weekend, but football is not their biggest concern.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2004

Memphis has all the tools

Bill Curry, Special to ESPN.com

Memphis has a star on each side of the ball and looks like the last champion of C-USA as we know it.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2004

Rare traits make a great QB

Bill Curry, Special to ESPN.com

Confidence, innate leadership abilities, great position coaches and talent all go into making a great quarterback.

Story | Conversation | August 09, 2004

We're sending the wrong messages

Bill Curry, Special to ESPN.com

A coach can deter most of his players from gambling, but societal messages can lead some to become snagged by debt.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2004

Critical moments define USC, Michigan

Bill Curry, Special to ESPN.com

BCS controversy or not, the Rose Bowl is always the ultimate goal for USC and Michigan.

Story | Conversation | December 30, 2003

Tiller, Tressel seek different kinds of balance

Bill Curry, Special to ESPN.com

Balance has become the football buzz word of the new millennium, but it can mean different things.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2003

History at stake for Navy, Irish

Bill Curry, Special to ESPN.com

Eyeing its first win over Notre Dame in 39 years, Navy takes its triple-option attack to South Bend on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2003

Irish and Wolverines face similar questions

Bill Curry, Special to ESPN.com

Both Notre Dame and Michigan come into Saturday's showdown in Ann Arbor facing many of the same questions.

Story | Conversation | September 11, 2003