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, 2009Alabama avenges '08 SEC title loss
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comAlabama's domination of Florida may be forgotten if the Tide go on to win the national championship. But Saturday's SEC finale deserves to be remembered.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 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, 2009Coaches: 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, 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, 2009Defensive demolition sparks Tide
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comAlabama isn't very stylish on stage, but a rocking defense will have the Crimson Tide delivering the hits all season long.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 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, 2009NCAA ruling indicates a turning Tide
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comNot so long ago, Alabama was a textbook problem. But the NCAA penalties placed on the Crimson Tide on Thursday indicate that their rehabilitation might be complete.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 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, 2009Breaking the huddle on spring practice
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comForward Thinking You don't have to be Todd Blackledge to know that Florida, Texas and USC -- which have won four of the past five BCS championships an...
Page | ConversationHighlights, good & bad, of bowl season
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comWith so many games, it was easy to cull out the best (and worst) of the bowl season crop.
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