History is on the Horns' side
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comAlabama has been the more impressive team heading into the BCS title game, but Texas has the edge if history is any indication.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009SEC offers biggest game of season
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comFlorida and Alabama gave us a classic title game last season. This year, the stakes are even higher.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Bama's iron will on display in comeback
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comWith its national title aspirations on the line against its archrival, Alabama climbed back from its biggest deficit this season and found a way to win.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009Jones' TD catch sparks Crimson Tide
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comAlabama guaranteed itself a date with No. 1 Florida in the SEC title game by beating LSU. And one play might give the Tide the spark to take them one game farther.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009Rivalry game with title implications
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comThe rivalry between LSU and Alabama has been decades in the making. But bragging rights aren't the only thing on the line when these teams meet.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009McClain's football smarts off the charts
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comFor all his physical gifts, Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain is just as impressive with his intellectual game.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009What does second half offer?
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comNo player or team has made the first half of the season sparkle, leaving fans waiting to be dazzled in the second half.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009Syracuse is Marrone's true love
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comIt's the only job Doug Marrone has ever wanted. Now he gets his chance to rebuild Syracuse.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009Follow the $$$ for scheduling
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comScheduling is neither art nor science, but the formula is in place. The trick is putting everything in the correct order.
Story | Conversation | June 09, 2009History points to Wolverines rebounding
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comRich Rodriguez's track record indicates success in Year 2. Michigan is hoping that pattern continues.
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009Bonds on and off the field benefit Alabama's offensive line
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comThe Alabama offensive line shares a camaraderie on and off the field, which is a big reason why they're the best line in college football, writes Ivan Maisel.
Story | Conversation | December 28, 2008Gators have plenty of toughness to go with all that speed and flash
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comFlorida had the faster horses, that much we knew. But the Gators proved they're not all flash and speed. Against Bama, they proved they can tough it out against the best of them, writes Ivan Maisel.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2008Auburn split with Tuberville echoes other SEC changes
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comWhen the masses are selling, the smart guys are buying. That Wall Street motto isn't playing in the SEC, where the masses are selling. And Auburn's split with Tommy Tuberville is the latest example.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008Crimson Tide, Red Raiders can prevent annual BCS anxiety
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comTwo months to the day before the BCS National Championship Game, the race to Miami became crystal clear for Alabama and Texas Tech. Then again, it's still November.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2008Youthful Crimson Tide rising ahead of schedule
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comNick Saban wanted Alabama to play Clemson so he could prepare his team for a future when it would be ready to contend for championships. In the wake of the Crimson Tide's 34-10 victory, the future might be now.
Story | Conversation | August 30, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "nick goings" make the list?