Unique essence of college football evident in Class of 2008
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comMore recognizable names are among the 15 inductees to the College Football Hall of Fame for 2008, but Pat Fitzgerald and Don McPherson may be more representative of the true nature of the sport. It is the curious burden of the Hall to honor them all.
Story | Conversation | May 01, 2008Oklahoma, Miami top early look at 2003
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comJust days after the Fiesta Bowl, here's a look at next season's top 25.
Story | Conversation | January 07, 2003Youthful 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, 2008Chow steers new Bruins QBs through spring test-drive
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comAfter spending the spring building UCLA's new offensive engine, Norm Chow's spring game test-drive focused on making modifications on the fly.
Story | Conversation | May 06, 2008Dome dispute, directional debate and gurus gone bad
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com...assistant, Stacy Searels, now works for Richt. The Alabama coach recalled working as an assistant at Ohio State in 1981, when the Buckeyes played Duke. Someone saw the Blue Devils running option in their Friday...
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Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comWill West Virginia and Louisville live up to expectations? Who will get the North Carolina job? How do you hold the crystal football? Ivan Maisel has all the answers.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2006Just For Argument's Sake...
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comFrom handing out some awards to wondering what happened to FSU to how to put together a game plan, Ivan Maisel tackles all the midseason topics.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2006Just For Argument's Sake ...
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comFrom players and teams that got away to the NCAA showing some heart to how to pull and lead the sweep, Ivan Maisel tackles all the hot topics.
Story | Conversation | September 12, 2006Variety of states define college football's union
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comAs required by the ESPN Constitution, Ivan Maisel delivers his address on the state of 'ball in 'Ball State.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2006Early departures to hurt Trojans
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comWhile early departures to the NFL will have a huge impact on some teams, a few teams will survive their loses with only a hiccup.
Story | Conversation | January 17, 2006Horns have advantage on special teams
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comFinding an edge for USC or Texas in this Rose Bowl matchup isn't easy, until you turn to the Horns' special teams, writes Ivan Maisel.
Story | Conversation | January 02, 2006Just For Argument's Sake ...
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comFrom which school might be poised to stink up the BCS to the Wolfpack's key Stone to this weekend's best games, Ivan Maisel tackles all the hot topics.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2005BCS problem one step closer to solution
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comBefore getting all worked up over which team may be left out of the Rose Bowl, we should let the season play out. Saturday's games proved that.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 20053-Point Stance Archive
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com3-Point Stance Archive by Ivan Maisel
Story | Conversation | February 17, 20053-Point Stance Archive
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com3-Point Stance Archive by Ivan Maisel
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2004TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "north carolina state wolfpack" make the list?