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The myth about Super Bowl contenders

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

In the November 16, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine, Bill Barnwell writes in the NFL department that while the Pats' backfield has seen better days -- that might be OK, all things considered.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Iowa's Ferentz finally signs contract

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...the Outback Bowl and likely will enter the fall ranked in the top 20. The incessant NFL rumors regarding Ferentz don't figure to go away any time soon, but the new contract...

Blog | July 20, 2009

Hawkeyes stay hungry after heartening season

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The conference room outside Kirk Ferentz's office serves as a shrine to what Iowa foot...

Blog | April 10, 2009

Comparing Big Ten football and hoops identities

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...during the 2000s, reaching four New Year's Day bowls. Despite those incessant NFL rumors and a recent string of player transgressions, Ferentz remains popular among Hawkeyes fans, most of...

Blog | March 10, 2009

Could Long be back at Iowa in 2011?

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...received a new contract and won't be leaving unless he wants to, but those NFL rumors will continue to crop up, especially if Iowa builds on last season's success. Ferentz...

Blog | February 24, 2009

Is Ferentz set for life at Iowa?

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...deal runs out. Morehouse also dug up a revealing Ferentz quote from 2002, when those omnipresent NFL rumors had surfaced. "I don't know what it would take to get me out...

Blog | February 13, 2009

Ferentz squashes NFL rumors, Iowa inks class

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...their search for a new head coach, and Kirk Ferentz's name has come up in NFL circles as a candidate to talk with the team. But Ferentz told ESPN.com senior writer Ivan...

Blog | February 04, 2009

Pioli's hiring revives Ferentz-to-NFL rumors

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Scott Pioli as general manager on Tuesday, the rumors have heated up again. Though Herm Edwards remains...a total shock if he returns to the NFL.   The Iowa City Press-Citizen's...

Blog | January 14, 2009

The Morning According to Us

Chris Sprow

Of the eight division winners in the NFL this season, only one utilized a first-year head coach. That was Miami under Tony Sparano, who...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 20, 2009

Cards scrappy, but destiny favors Philly

Jeffri Chadiha, ESPN.com

Should the Eagles' 28-point rout of the Cardinals on Thanksgiving night tell us all we need to know about the outcome of their surprising rematch in the NFC Championship Game?

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2009

Stoops says focus is on Sooners, not NFL rumors

Tim Griffin, ESPN.com

Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said Saturday he has not been contacted by the Denver Broncos about their head coaching position and he has no interest in the job.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 2009

Big Ten Friday mailblog

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...same region of US, so why doesn't the B10 man up and let night game happen? NFL players dont care about this in January, so why does the B10? Cincy is hosting two straight...

Blog | November 06, 2009

Seahawks hope Rankin will spark team

Associated Press

Louis Rankin understands people look at his rise with the Seattle Seahawks and the release of Edgerrin James as corollary moves.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Need wacky numbers? Look to the WAC

Will Harris, Special to ESPN.com

Will Harris points out the best matchups for Week 10 of the College Football Challenge.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

The 10 best linebackers in America

Bruce Feldman

...foot-4, 258-pound junior is like Brian Urlacher -- but will be even better. Big talk, but NFL scouts have been fawning over McClain from the moment coach Nick Saban plugged him into his defense...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009