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, 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, 2009All quiet on the Ford Field front
Pat Forde...Michigan State leading scorer Kalin Lucas has struggled against Carolina's defense, missing both of his field goal attempts -- one of which he shot off the side of the backboard from close range. The Spartans...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 06, 2009Former Izzo assistant Crean's key to game
Pat Forde...Crean, a former Tom Izzo assistant at Michigan State, and his wife, Joani. Crean stopped long enough to pass along his key to the game: the Spartans must make it a half-court tussle...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 06, 2009These officials have quick trigger fingers
Pat FordeDETROIT -- The officials for tonight's game are: Tom O'Neill, Curtis Shaw and Tony Greene. All three are veteran refs with ample NCAA tournament exper...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 06, 2009Looking like 1990 all over again
Pat Forde...North Carolina might do worse than that to Michigan State here tonight. The lead is now 20. The...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 06, 2009Big Ten getting blown out in title game … shocker
Pat Forde...rushed out of a national championship, that is. Michigan State is following the beatdown trail blazed by Ohio...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 06, 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.
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