The five most important NFL draft decisions

Jake Locker announced Monday that he will return for his senior season instead of entering the NFL draft. As an immediate result, we had a big domino ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2009

On Mark Ingram, Bud Foster and FSU recruiting

This was the first weekend since early September without a full slate of college football games. My thoughts on what transpired: • Congrats t...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Pittsburgh 71, Kent St. 59

Pittsburgh 71, Kent St. 59

Grant's 27 points, Monroe's double-double help Penn St. stun Pitt

Tyra Grant had 27 points and Meredith Monroe added 14 points and 13 rebounds to lead Penn State to a 77-73 victory over Pittsburgh.

The Panther Lair

Chris Peak reacts to Pitt's loss to Cincinnati a week ago.

On Kelly, Suh, Bowden, The U and Charlie Strong

On the day Brian Kelly takes over in South Bend officially, let's open up the mailbag. From Vince in Chicago: I saw you Tweet that you like the Bri...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009

PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 5: Head coach Brian Kelly of the University of Cincinnati Bearcats looks on from the sideline...

PITTSBURGH - 1980: Linebacker Hugh Green #99 of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers pursues the play during a college...

Heisman: "Most valuable" or "Most outstanding?"

With bowl season upon us, we're going to trot out some new elements in the blog. (Can't do normal Thursday picks with only Army vs. Navy out there for...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Kiper: What happens at the workout

Mel Kiper takes an early assessment of the guys that could glide through the workout process with few worries, and others who should be concerned about what scouts might learn.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009

Pittsburgh Panthers season recap

The view on Pittsburgh has changed drastically since Thanksgiving. On Turkey Day, the Panthers stood at 9-1, were ranked in...

I had Ndamukong Suh No. 1 for Heisman

First off, I just want to thank Ryan McGee and Ryan Hockensmith for filling in during my absence. They did a great job. I turned in my Heisman ball...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009

Mel Kiper's top 5 seniors by position

ESPN NFL draft insider Mel Kiper ranks the top 5 senior prospects at every position on Dec. 9, 2009. The biggest news? Colin Peek of Alabama to No. 4 among TEs and Toby Gerhart of Stanford to No. 2 among RBs.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009

Mel Kiper's latest 2010 Big Board

ESPN NFL draft Insider Mel Kiper Jr. ranks the top 25 pro prospects on Dec. 9, 2009. Biggest news: Jake Locker of the Washington Huskies rises to No. 5 from No. 9.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009

Indiana 74, Pittsburgh 64

Indiana 74, Pittsburgh 64