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The trek from Manvel, Texas to Tuscaloosa, Ala., is roughly nine hours. On Friday, ESPN Watch List tight end Koda Martin and his father, Manvel (Texas) High School head coach Kirk Martin, made that journey -- with a stop in Baton Rouge, La., added...

Blog | February 23, 2013

Travis Haney checks in from the national coaches' convention in Nashville with some of the top storylines heading into the offseason. For starters, some coaches wonder whether 2013 could be Johnny Manziel's last season in college.

Blog | Conversation | January 11, 2013

Kevin Minter wanted to enroll early out of high school; his decision to attend LSU came after talking academics with Les Miles.

Story | Conversation | December 20, 2012

Sam Montgomery stand out as an out-of-state player on LSU's roster. It was relationships and the people in Baton Rouge that helped bring him to LSU.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2012

Rod Gilmore writes that instead of chasing after Les Miles and trying to replicate the Alabama and LSU model in the SEC, the Arkansas Razorbacks should try to replicate Texas A&M's approach. He offers a list of ideal coaching candidates for Arkansas.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2012

Phil Steele offers up four bold predictions for Week 10, leading off with how the LSU Tigers will take the Alabama Crimson Tide down to the wire.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2012

Travis Haney checks in with coaches around the SEC to help him create a list of the five biggest keys to the Alabama-LSU game. While the coaches don't seem to be giving the Tigers too much of a chance, a couple of key factors could change the outcome.

Blog | Conversation | October 31, 2012

Travis Haney writes that after LSU's win over South Carolina, the Tigers aren't out of the BCS title race. Plus, some coaching seats are getting warmer, and other Week 7 takeaways.

Blog | Conversation | October 14, 2012

In ESPN The Magazine, Ryan McGee writes that after a humbling Week 2 loss to LSU, Washington is just where Pac-12 coaches don't want them -- underestimated and on their schedule.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2012

Brad Edwards dug up the numbers on the coaches who elect to go for it on fourth down the most, and in what specific situations, and ranks the top five in college football.

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2012

Travis Haney takes a look at the potential "trap" games for this season's BCS title contenders.

Blog | Conversation | August 28, 2012

Will Harris offers up his eight picks for the best 2012 win-total bets in college football, including taking the under on an LSU team that has the potential to disappoint.

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2012

Brad Edwards examines college football coaching trees to see which current head coaches have the most impressive history at developing their assistants for top jobs.

Story | Conversation | August 15, 2012

Tyrann Mathieu needs to put his past behind him and prepare for his future if he wants to play in the NFL

Story | Conversation | August 11, 2012

It's no secret that elite defensive line play has been key for the SEC during its run of six straight national titles. Travis Haney asks around to find out how the teams are able to gain such a significant advantage.

Blog | Conversation | July 19, 2012

Travis Haney identifies the biggest weaknesses for the top six SEC title contenders (Florida, Georgia and South Carolina in the East, Alabama, Arkansas and LSU in the West), and provides possible fixes for each team.

Blog | Conversation | July 18, 2012