Mel's Personnel Points: Spilling talent

People never really know what to make of Clemson's C.J. Spiller when it comes to his draft stock, but Mel Kiper has an idea why scouts like him. Plus more stock notes on a Pittsburgh defender, an Illini guard and many more.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009

...with the football during the NCAA college football game between the Ohio Bobcats and the Kent State Golden Flashes at Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio. The Bobcats beat the Golden Flashes 26-19

It's a make-or-break season for a handful of coaches

Over the past two seasons, more than one-third of the 119 teams in Division I-A college football changed coaches. Heading into the 2008 season, more than a few coaches need good results to keep their jobs, writes Mark Schlabach.

Secret might soon be out on Oregon offensive mind Chip Kelly

Oregon found a gem in offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, Kent State's Eugene Jarvis might be the toughest guy in college football, and tailgating at The Grove in Ole Miss is a can't-miss event. Check out the rest of Bruce Feldman's best-kept secrets in college football.

National signing day live blog

Scouts Inc. follows all the happenings on national signing day 2008.

D Up: Week 12

Jim McCormick highlights the top individual defensive players for fantasy purposes in Week 12.

Ohio: No. 5 football state

Ohio ranks No. 5 on the ESPN.com football list. The state finishes No. 5 in the pro ranking, No. 4 among colleges and No. 5 in high school football.

Ode to O-H-I-O

An Ohio State fan sings the praises of the Buckeyes. Where do you think the state ranks?

Recruiting Focus: MAC

Scouts Inc.'s Craig Haubert takes a look at the recruiting stories shaping up in the MAC heading toward signing day.

Story | Conversation | January 10, 2006

A look around the MAC

The Thundering Herd will make a major contribution to the draft, but they'll be distributing defenders this time around.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2004

Pees joins Belichick's coaching staff

Kent State football coach Dean Pees resigned Wednesday to become a linebackers coach for the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots.

RB Lewis' best days are behind him

Continuing the 2009 team previews, Football Outsiders moves on to Cleveland, where D'Qwell Jackson is emerging as a top LB, while Jamal Lewis' days as a top RB appear to be squarely in the past.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009

D Up!: The best of the best reviewed

Jim McCormick reviews the 2008 season for IDP leagues and gives some Week 17 advice.

We will remember you ...

Many sports figures called it a career in 2007. But they won't soon be forgotten.

Why the NBA simply doesn't rate

With a few weeks before the NFL starts, Gregg Easterbrook releases his plans to fix the NBA, Final Four and "Spider-Man.