Phillips says he didn't get fair trial

Ex-NFL running back Lawrence Phillips has been sentenced to more than 31 years in prison for attacking his girlfriend and driving his car into three teens.

No. 19 Stanford to play Oklahoma in Sun Bowl

No. 19 Stanford to play Oklahoma in Sun Bowl

The SEC's issue: Is bigger better?

The 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.

The guys just off the Big Board

On Dec. 17, 2009, Mel Kiper checks in with a look at guys not ranked 1-25 on his current Big Board. Some names: Mardy Gilyard, Ed Dickson, Ricky Sapp, Terrence Cody and more. What does Kiper think of these gents? Come on in.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009

DraftWatch: Strength of schedule

...players in the draft. That dynamic could be different in 2010, however. If December projections hold up, Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh might actually be worth the extra money at No. 1 overall. As always...

Saying goodbye to the aughts

How well do you remember the '00s? Take the Page 2 decade trivia quiz.

NFL scouts banking on Campbell's upside

Maryland OT Bruce Campbell plays for a two-win team, which is a big reason he's falling under the radar. However, it will be tough for NFL teams to pa...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Should ND have gone or stayed home?

Last 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

Bills claim veteran guard Incognito

Guard Richie Incognito, who the Rams waived Tuesday, was claimed by the Bills on Wednesday.

Locker's decision is risky, but right

...pick and they would have had a difficult choice between Locker and other elite position players like Nebraska DT Ndamukong Suh, Tennessee S Eric Berry, Georgia Tech DE Derrick Morgan or Oklahoma State OT Russell...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Heisman 2010: Quizz, Ingram, Kellen

Since the 2009 Heisman race is over, why not jump the gun and take a peek at the top candidates for next year's stiff-arm trophy? Obviously, this i...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Mel Kiper's top 5 seniors by position

Mel Kiper ranks seniors at every position -- QB, OLB, OT, P, etc. -- on December 16, 2009, three days before 2009-2010 Bowl Mania commences.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Mel Kiper's latest 2010 Big Board

ESPN NFL draft Insider Mel Kiper Jr. ranks the top 25 pro prospects on Dec. 9, 2009. Biggest news: Jake Locker of the Washington Huskies rises to No. 5 from No. 9.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Rams release veteran guard Incognito

Richie Incognito has been released by the Rams, two days after coach Steve Spagnuolo benched the temperamental offensive guard for the second half of a loss at Tennessee.

1- Dec 5, 2009; Arlington, TX, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) in action against the Texas Longhorns during the Big 12 championship...