Dissecting Sagarin's all-time rankings
Pat Forde, ESPN.comPat Forde loves the first 1,195 pages of the "ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia." But when it comes to Jeff Sagarin's all-time rankings, well … let the debate begin.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2009Dash of trouble, phenoms and grudges
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom scheduling trouble to Week 3 grudge games to freshman phenoms, The Dash runs through it all.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009Numbers don't lie for Big Ten
Pat Forde, ESPN.comOhio State has held up as the Big Ten flagship, but the Buckeyes haven't received much help the past few seasons.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2009Red-hot rivalries burn down the house
Pat Forde, ESPN.comWhen it comes to red-hot rivalries for the 2009-10 season, Tobacco Road takes a back seat to Kentucky and Louisville.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009A deceptively tough run to glory
Pat Forde, ESPN.comBelieve it or not, there was some work involved -- some sweat, some anxiety -- for North Carolina in going from landslide favorite to landslide winner of a national title.
Story | Conversation | April 07, 2009King of the quick turnaround
Pat Forde, ESPN.comThanks to a dedicated and hardworking staff, Tom Izzo is at his best during the tournament when preparation time is condensed to a maximum of 48 hours.
Story | Conversation | April 05, 2009Morgan steps up on biggest stage
Pat Forde, ESPN.comMichigan State's Raymar Morgan had been missing in action for February and March. But say hello to Mr. April.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2009Something to prove, something to gain
Pat Forde, ESPN.comTyler Hansbrough, Jay Wright, Tom Izzo and Jim Calhoun all have more on the line in Detroit than simply winning a 2009 NCAA championship.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2009Final Four Likability Index
Pat Forde, ESPN.comIs your bracket busted? No team left to root for? Don't worry. We have a surefire method for calculating which team in this year's Final Four is the most objectively enjoyable.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2009Game plan, focus lift MSU to Detroit
Pat Forde, ESPN.comTom Izzo has already accomplished plenty in his career, but Michigan State's win over Louisville might be his best work.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2009Pitino, Izzo meet for first time
Pat Forde, ESPN.comAt long last, two of the pre-eminent coaches in the game -- Rick Pitino and Tom Izzo -- will match wits, wardrobes and signature playing styles.
Story | Conversation | March 28, 2009Michigan State fights back Spartan-style
Pat Forde, ESPN.comMichigan State's season was slipping away. But the Spartans did what they do best, and are now 40 minutes away from Detroit.
Story | Conversation | March 27, 2009Spartans hoping for healthy tourney run
Pat Forde, ESPN.comThe stars are aligned for Michigan State this season, but are time and the bracket against the Spartans?
Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009Big Dance: Who takes the crown?
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom Selection Sunday to the Coen brothers to the players under pressure, The Minutes -- Big Dance edition! -- runs through it all.
Story | Conversation | March 15, 2009Let's hear it for the little guy
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom Morehead mania to the possible fourth No. 1 seed to Chief Kickingstallionsims, The Minutes runs through it all.
Story | Conversation | March 10, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "michigan state spartans" make the list?