Petrino not a fan of Obama's playoff plan
Chris Low, SEC...by ESPN.com's Chris Low President-elect Barack Obama's proposed plan for an eight-team playoff in college football was welcomed by many coaches around the country. But not everybody is on...
Blog | November 19, 2008Back in a bowl, Pitt thinks even bigger
Brian Bennett, Big East...Panthers' 2004 team that lost to Utah in the Fiesta Bowl. That was the school's last postseason appearance. Every now and then, some of his fellow players will ask him about what must seem...
Blog | November 19, 2008Big Ten mailbag: Bowl banter, All-Big Ten talk
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...who's better than who. The only solution is to settle it on the field, with a PLAYOFF!!! Adam Rittenberg: I agree, Rob, and put the Nittany Lions ahead of Utah in my latest power...
Blog | November 18, 2008Big 12 lunchtime links: BCS standings before title game must be released
Tim Griffin, Big 12Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin The potential that the Big 12's South Division representative will be picked by the Bowl Championship Series standing...
Blog | November 18, 2008Big Ten lunchtime links: Rodriguez must summon Michigan tradition
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...statement in the grandest rivalry." Like many of his colleagues, Ohio State president Gordon Gee opposes a playoff system in college football, but he looks forward to discussing the topic with playoff-advocate Barack Obama...
Blog | November 18, 2008A quick look at Week 13 in the Big Ten
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Rivalry week is here, and the Big Ten regular season wraps up Saturday. It's the end of the line for three teams ...
Blog | November 18, 2008Big East mailbag
Brian Bennett, Big EastPosted by ESPN.com's Brian Bennett Jon from D.C. writes: I know Randy Edsall finally came out with the PC statement that he wants to stay at UConn. H...
Blog | November 18, 2008Late-night Big East tidbits
Brian Bennett, Big East...pain. Greg Schiano was also asked about President-elect Barack Obama's call for an eight-team playoff. "I think there's a place (for bowls)," he said. "I don't think you get into...
Blog | November 17, 2008Big East bowl projections
Brian Bennett, Big East...weekend happened in a nonconference game. Notre Dame beat Navy to get its sixth win and gain postseason eligibility. As I present my bowl outlook for the league, I'm working under the assumption that...
Blog | November 17, 2008Despite strength at top, Big 12 likely won't fill all bowl slots
Tim Griffin, Big 12Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin The Big 12 is receiving unprecedented national attention this season. Most observers consider the teams at the top of...
Blog | November 17, 2008McKinley: I can't see anybody beating Gators
Chris Low, SEC...that are maybe the best in the country right now. Too bad we don't have the playoff. If we had the playoff, you could throw Southern Cal in there versus Florida. That would be...
Blog | November 17, 2008What we (kind of) learned in the ACC: Week 12
Heather Dinich, ACC...Maryland and Boston College win on Saturday, then the season finale in Chestnut Hill will be a playoff for the trip to Tampa. Wake Forest is still alive, but barely breathing. The Demon Deacons need...
Blog | November 16, 2008ACC still up for grabs
Heather Dinich, ACC...makes a comeback against Boston College, the Nov. 22 game here in Byrd Stadium will be a playoff for the Atlantic Division. If Boston College wins, Maryland will have to win out, but so will...
Blog | November 15, 2008Ohio State finds identity in final act
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...State prevails, the Buckeyes find themselves in decent shape for a BCS at-large bid. Though the postseason picture remains a bit fuzzy, it's becoming clear the Buckeyes aren't the same team that...
Blog | November 15, 2008Ole Miss clinches first bowl trip since 2003
Chris Low, SEC...up 350 yards rushing Saturday to rout Louisiana-Monroe 59-0 and secure its spot in the postseason. The Rebels (6-4) have won three straight games for the first time since the 2003 season...
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