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Breaking down the MAC West

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

Take a look at what questions were answered this spring in the MAC West and what problems linger heading into the fall.

Story | Conversation | May 12, 2008

Spring offers promise of Notre Dame recovery, BYU breakthrough

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

Take a quick look at the position battles, coaching changes and other key factors to pay attention to during spring practices from Notre Dame to the Mountain West and WAC.

Story | Conversation | February 29, 2008

NIU takes first, albeit shaky, steps toward normalcy

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

No one at Northern Illinois' Convocation Center on Tuesday was quite sure how to act in the first sporting event since a shooting tragedy at the school 12 days ago. But everyone agreed it was good to take that first step back toward normalcy, writes Adam Rittenberg.

Story | Conversation | February 26, 2008

Athletes touched by Northern Illinois tragedy

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

Offensive guard Tim Mayerbock was among the students who sprang to action to help his classmates in the wake of the shooting at Northern Illinois, writes Adam Rittenberg.

Story | Conversation | February 18, 2008

Air Force's success, Notre Dame's struggles among midseason surprises

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

From Hawaii's success to Notre Dame's struggles, here's a look at the non-BCS teams' midseason report.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2007

Breaking down the MAC

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

Take a look at what MAC questions were answered this spring and what problems linger heading into the fall.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2007

A look around the non-BCS conferences

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

Boise State's charge into a BCS bowl and Colt Brennan's record year highlights the non-BCS conferences overview.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2006

Boise State, Wolfe shine as lone stars

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

Boise State and Garrett Wolfe are two of the few highlights for the non-BCS season.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2006

When Wolfe runs, so do the Huskies

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

When he's in the lineup, Northern Illinois RB Garrett Wolfe has carried the Huskies on his 5-foot-7 frame.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2005

The best and worst of the MAC

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

A team-by-team look back at the best of the worst of the MAC this year.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2003

Jones using his Notre Dame experience as kindling

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

After a tumultuous start to his career at Notre Dame, Demetrius Jones hopes the drama is over and that a Hollywood ending at Cincinnati is in his script.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2008

NIU athletic department implemented crisis plan after Va. Tech shootings

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

After the Virginia Tech shootings in April, the Northern Illinois athletic department upgraded its emergency crisis plan. Tragically, the plan was put into action Thursday afternoon.

Story | Conversation | February 15, 2008

Blake, Ortiz fuel Horned Frogs' defense

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

Gary Patterson and TCU hope the momentum from last season carries over as the veteran team enters 2007 with uncompromising expectations.

Story | Conversation | March 22, 2007

Zips quarterback makes most of second chance

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

Luke Getsy made the most of his first year as Akron's starting quarterback. Will he become the latest MAC QB to star on Sundays?

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2006