Will the joke end up being on Barnhart?
Pat Forde, ESPN.comJohn Calipari will bring plenty of wins, plenty of charisma and plenty of big-time recruits to Kentucky. He also brings things that aren't as nice. Did the same AD who failed in his last attempt at this really look at the whole package this time?
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2009September studs, duds and surprises
Pat Forde, ESPN.comSeem like yesterday that The Dash was in preview mode with ol' whatshername, but now it's Rhona who's looking back at a September to remember.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2005Maybe some blame should rest on Calipari
Pat Forde, ESPN.comWhether it's the media, the fans or even the RPI, antagonists lurk everywhere for John Calipari.
Story | Conversation | February 25, 2005No buzz, just wins for Fulmer
Pat Forde, ESPN.comHe'll never be confused for an icon, but Tennessee's Phil Fulmer has quietly become the dean of the SEC and may even one day -- gasp! -- pass Bear Bryant as the SEC's winningest coach.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2004Scrappy USC shaking up SEC
Pat Forde, Special to ESPN.comA soft non-conference or not, the Gamecocks are giving as much (if not more) than it takes in SEC.
Story | Conversation | February 10, 2004March a long way away for Marquette
Pat Forde, Special to ESPN.comNever mind the Final Four, Marquette is taking it one step at a time in its quest to get to the NCAA Tournament.
Story | Conversation | February 03, 2004Still looking for a fourth ...
Pat Forde, Special to ESPN.comIn every Final Four, at least one team doesn't seem to belong. This year, that team could be ...
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2004Georgia dominates in down year for SEC
Pat Forde, Special to ESPN.comIt wasn't a typical year for the SEC, but that doesn't take away from the way Georgia dominated the SEC.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2002Sun Belt has the game of the week -- really
Pat Forde, Special to ESPN.comWhile it may be lost this far outside of the BCS world, the battle between North Texas and New Mexico State for the Sun Belt title may be the biggest game this week. Really.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2002Tigers showing SEC West has some bite
Pat Forde, Special to ESPN.comLed by LSU, the SEC West -- once the weak-sister in the conference -- is showing signs of being the stronger division this season.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2002TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "marcus banks" make the list?