The SEC's issue: Is bigger better?
Mike Fish, ESPN.comThe SEC is as close as it gets to the NFL. In fact, an "Outside the Lines" examination of the big money behind the nation's top college football conference finds just one significant difference: The players get scholarships instead of paychecks.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009Should ND have gone or stayed home?
Bruce FeldmanLast week, I rolled out a new concept for Thursdays called "The Argument." (Refresher: Here's the first one, about how to truly define the Heisman tro...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009
Heisman 2010: Quizz, Ingram, Kellen
Bruce Feldman...the Heisman watch lists. Look what happened there. Let's get into it: 1. Jacquizz Rodgers, Oregon State Beavers, RB: If the 2009 race taught us anything, it's this: There's always hope for...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2009
The five most important NFL draft decisions
Bruce FeldmanJake Locker announced Monday that he will return for his senior season instead of entering the NFL draft. As an immediate result, we had a big domino ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2009
Top sports telecasts on cable
Here are the most watched programs on cable TV between Oct. 26-Nov. 29, 2009, according to The Nielsen Co.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009Draft Lab: Evaluating Tim Tebow
KC Joyner, ESPN InsiderKC Joyner has been doing his Draft Lab series on ESPN Insider for months. He finally evaluates the pro stock of 2010's ultimate wild card: now-legendary Florida Gators QB Tim Tebow. First round ... or fifth? Check it out.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009
Coaches: Tebow is the difference
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comWhen four SEC coaches were asked to analyze the SEC championship game, they all came back to one difference-maker: Tim Tebow.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Dunlap's stock not hit hard; Snead should return
Steve Muench...rounder's draft stock significantly. • Mississippi RB Dexter McCluster had another impressive day Saturday versus Mississippi State. He showed off his big-play ability and consistently displayed he is a shifty open-field...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 2009
Tebow bridges gap between cult and folk heroes
Bruce FeldmanThere is an intersection that very, very few athletes ever find themselves at. It's the cross between being a folk hero and being a cult hero. The fo...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 29, 2009
Draft Lab: Evaluating Rolando McClain
KC Joyner, ESPN InsiderKC Joyner turns his scouting eye (and tape deck) to Crimson Tide LB Rolando McClain. He finds what many have found: off-the-charts physical gifts. However, there are two key concerns that could hinder McClain at the next level.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009
Falcons RB Norwood is questionable
Associated PressFalcons running back Jerious Norwood practiced Friday for the second straight day after missing Atlanta's last four games with a hip flexor.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009Mallett rewriting Hogs' record books
Chris Low, SEC...Hogs (6-4, 2-4) have won their last three games, and Mallett heads into the Mississippi State contest this weekend in Little Rock playing better than any quarterback in the league. In his...
Blog | November 19, 2009Personnel Points: Rebel rise
Mel Kiper, ESPN.comIn his weekly discussion of who is rising on NFL draft boards, Mel Kiper points out Ole Miss do-it-all star Dexter McCluster, who might not tip the scales at over 170 pounds, but still scares defenses. Plus a Florida first-round lock, and more.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009
Time to make some picks
Bruce Feldman...pulls off another last-minute rally. The pick is Houston 38, UCF 35. Indiana Hoosiers at Penn State Nittany Lions (Saturday, Noon ET, Big Ten Network) The Nittany Lions' offense is coming off a dismal...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009
Younger Favre focused on playoffs
David Auguste, ESPNRISE.comMississippi high school football playoffs begin this week and even as he leads St. Stanislaus (Bay St. Louis, Miss.) into the postseason, Dylan Favre can't escape his uncle's huge shadow.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009