Gators 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, 2008Breaking the huddle on Gators vs. Crimson Tide
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com...SEC football begun by Steve Spurrier in Gainesville nearly two decades ago. Derick Hingle/Icon SMI Nick Saban's 12-0 Tide depend on old-school SEC virtues. Nick Saban, on the other hand...
Page | ConversationAuburn 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, 2008Gators eyeing SEC showdown in Atlanta
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comNeither drizzle nor downpour nor the Seminoles could stop Tim Tebow from delivering red-hot Florida to another win. Now the Gators can focus on "The Dome" for an SEC title game that will have a Final Four feel.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2008Saban keeps efficient, powerful Tide rolling along
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comAlabama is undefeated and No. 1. While fans and voters might see royalty returning to the throne, this is not the old Bama. But it is old-school Bama. Nick Saban has molded the Tide that way.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 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, 2008Breaking the huddle at the season's halfway point
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com...six senior starters) playing this consistently is as rare as a Washington State first down. Coach Nick Saban's team is second in the SEC in fewest penalties per game (4.67) and third...
Page | ConversationBreaking the huddle on the Red River Rivalry
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comSooner Rather Than Later When All-American middle linebacker Curtis Lofton made the last-minute decision this past January to forego his senior season...
Page | ConversationBreaking the huddle with a retro formation
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com...should come to a place like the University of Alabama to play in," Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said Monday, according to a transcript. Someone asked Saban about the challenge of playing a team...
Page | ConversationBreaking the huddle on Ohio State-USC, Vandy and the 100
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comDeep Impact USC has played only one game, and against a young, rebuilding defense at that. But the re-emergence of a vertical passing game in the Troj...
Page | ConversationBreaking the huddle on off weeks and the state of Florida
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comOff And Running No. 1 USC has no game scheduled for the second weekend of the season. The Trojans practiced for a month, played at Virginia and won 52...
PageYouthful 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, 2008Under center: Gridiron Bash, license plates, financial aid
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com...be the same. When 92,000-plus fans filled Bryant-Denny Stadium last April for coach Nick Saban's Crimson Tide debut, they caught the attention of Garrity, an event promoter who lettered in...
Page | Conversation'Unprecedented' 2007 season comes in like a lion, out like a lamb
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comThe 2007 regular season defied history and logic. Too bad bowl season couldn't keep up, writes Ivan Maisel.
Story | Conversation | January 14, 2008Under center: Conference title games, coaching carousel
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comBrief History Of Conference Title Rematches No. 1 Missouri is a three-point underdog to No. 9 Oklahoma, which may be a reflection of the public's rega...
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