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No. 1 seeds not locked up
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom potential No. 1 seeds to provocative questions to coach of the year candidates, The Minutes runs through it all.
Story | Conversation | February 24, 2009USC, Tim Floyd have no excuse for turning a blind eye
Pat Forde, ESPN.comSeems the only ones surprised by the fact that O.J. Mayo received money from an agent runner were Tim Floyd and the athletic department at USC. And on the heels of the Reggie Bush debacle, USC should be crushed by the NCAA, the Pac-10 and its own administration, writes Pat Forde.
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2008Separation is best for Davis and IU program
Pat Forde, ESPN.comAfter six years of immense pressure, Mike Davis finally could exhale on Thursday and his exit from Indiana will benefit both parties.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2006Illini will be 33-0 on Selection Sunday
Pat Forde, ESPN.comIf it avoids injury to its key players, Illinois will be undefeated when the NCAA Tournament brackets are unveiled on Selection Sunday.
Story | Conversation | February 08, 2005Strong's struggle for respect ends
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFour FBS coaching vacancies have been filled by African-Americans, and on this rare occasion, black coaches are being hired at places with a chance to succeed.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009Games to go out with a bang
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom pre-bowl crescendo games to the annual end-of-season awards, The Dash runs through it all.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Dash of forgiveness and fallen powers
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom Tennessee forgiveness to who isn't in the top 20 to waiting for signs from Woody Hayes, The Dash runs through it all.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009Forde Minutes: Look back, look forward
Pat Forde, ESPN.comForde Minutes takes a look back at the decade that was and looks forward to the season that will be.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009The Dash dishes out a midterm test
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom players, coaches and games to surprises and busts, The Dash's midterm exam runs through it all.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009Horns face first test in Red River Rivalry
Pat Forde, ESPN.comAre the Longhorns who we think they are? The Red River Rivalry gives Texas a shot at revenge -- and gives the nation a chance to see the Horns' true identity.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009Big D -- Dallas, Domers and defense
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom Dallas, Domers and defense to midweek madness and the Moscow miracle, The Dash runs through it all.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009Dash of ballots, feuding and unbeatens
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom a poll discussion to a feud flaring up to the unbeaten but unloved, The Dash runs through it all.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009Barkley shows he's got the right stuff
Pat Forde, ESPN.comMatt Barkley wasn't perfect in USC's 18-15 win over Ohio State. But in leading the Trojans on a last-minute, come-from-behind drive, USC's freshman QB proved he has what it takes to be great.
Story | Conversation | September 12, 2009Evolution threatening storied positions
Pat Forde, ESPN.comChanges in the game are putting some storied positions on the endangered list. Could some of them become extinct?
Story | Conversation | August 29, 2009Foulest 40 villains of them all
Pat Forde, ESPN.comVillains beat you and hurt your feelings in the process. They've always held a prominent place in the game. And they keep on coming. Meet the foulest 40 of them all.
Story | Conversation | August 16, 2009EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
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