The 2010 rise of the Pac-10
Bruce FeldmanHere is this week's mailbag and our first batch of bowl picks. A little reminder: Last year, I had a shockingly fortunate run picking bowl games; this...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2009
On Kelly, Suh, Bowden, The U and Charlie Strong
Bruce FeldmanOn the day Brian Kelly takes over in South Bend officially, let's open up the mailbag. From Vince in Chicago: I saw you Tweet that you like the Bri...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009
Heisman: "Most valuable" or "Most outstanding?"
Bruce FeldmanWith bowl season upon us, we're going to trot out some new elements in the blog. (Can't do normal Thursday picks with only Army vs. Navy out there for...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
10 candidates for Coach of the Year
Bruce FeldmanWith just a few weeks remaining in the regular season, I thought it was a good time to start examining the head coaches who have made the strongest ca...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009
Weekend Wrap: Stanford stuffs the Ducks
Bruce FeldmanThe toughest thing for people to wrap their minds around when it comes to college football, I think, is that every week stands alone. By nature, we ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 08, 2009
Talking Heisman, Tate, Moore and Armanti
Bruce FeldmanTime to hit the mailbag: From Jim in Austin, Texas: I don't agree with your assessment of Mark Ingram and the Heisman, but I do respect your opinio...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009
Time to make some picks
Bruce FeldmanI had an OK week last week; I went 10-9-1 against the line, putting me at 11-over for the season versus the number. The good was picking Tennessee to ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
The 10 best linebackers in America
Bruce Feldman...even better. Big talk, but NFL scouts have been fawning over McClain from the moment coach Nick Saban plugged him into his defense. Teammate Javier Arenas said this of his teammate: "Picture coach Saban...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
Of Mark Ingram, Terrelle Pryor and Iowa's SID
Bruce FeldmanLet's get into the storylines of Week 10, running through the night of Nov. 7: 1. Making his Mark: After sluggish starts in the first half of the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2009
Tebow, McElroy, Pike, turnovers and more keys
Bruce Feldman...and Mark Herzlich, you must be an ESPN Insider. Check out this quote from head man Nick Saban: "The absence of explosive plays in the passing game, the inability of us to throw the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 20, 2009
Week 7 Wrap: Ingram tops Heisman list
Bruce Feldman...remain my No. 1 team. Aside from Ingram's exploits, you have to be impressed with Nick Saban's defense. The Tide's D has been a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks this season, and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 18, 2009
Week 6 Wrap: Crimson Tide D impresses
Bruce Feldman...I'm keeping Alabama as my No. 1. I like their offense and love their defense. Nick Saban's D ranks second in the country in total defense (behind Florida) and they've been...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 11, 2009
SEC showdowns, Wisco's test and Bowden
Bruce FeldmanLots of drama this week. Let's get right into some of the most compelling elements: 1. It's Showdown Saturday in the SEC The SEC is almost always...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 06, 2009
The best of October's slate
Bruce FeldmanMy colleague Pat Forde touched on this yesterday in his weekly Forde Yard Dash: October begins tomorrow, and it's going to be a great month for colleg...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009
The top storylines of Week 4
Bruce Feldman...the enigmatic defensive end has a history of being a force in big games. (Just ask Nick Saban.) Bookend DE Kentrell Lockett even has said that Thursday could be a sackfest for the Rebels...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 22, 2009
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