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Weis' silence speaks volumes

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Charlie Weis started his tenure at Notre Dame by talking a big game. He may have finished his time in South Bend silently.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009

History regurgitated: Denver's done

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

The Chargers' 32-3 rout of the Broncos continues Denver's decline from October AFC West leaders to wild-card long shots before Thanksgiving, Gene Wojciechowski writes.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009

Belichick flunked his open-book test

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

In the pressure of the moment against the archrival Colts, Patriots coach Bill Belichick forgot how to do the football math. He flunked a test he never should have given himself, Gene Wojciechowski writes.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Gut-check time for Lovie

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Lovie Smith needs to find the courage to bench Jay Cutler if necessary.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2009

The joke's on them

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Another Bears embarrassment makes them a national punch line.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2009

Boss absent, but not at all forgotten

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Yankees owner George Steinbrenner wasn't on hand to celebrate his team's 27th world championship, but he sure wasn't forgotten.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Short rest leads to Burnett's short start

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Yankees manager Joe Girardi needs to rethink his pitching plan after watching A.J. Burnett fall woefully short on three days' rest in Game 5.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Girardi needs to give it a rest

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Yankees manager Joe Girardi is asking for trouble if he opts to go with a three-man rotation for the rest of this World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009

A-Rod whiffing in first Series opportunity

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Alex Rodriguez was great in the first two playoff rounds, but his 0-for-8, 6-K start to the World Series is threatening to hurt the Yankees' championship hopes.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

A-Rod, Pettitte honored … but not Roger

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

The new Yankee Stadium honors PED users A-Rod and Andy Pettitte along with the past stars, except for one -- Roger Clemens.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009

Instant replay for the World Series? Yes

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Umpires make mistakes, just like players do. So why not institute instant replay for the World Series?

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009

Perfectly stunning Saints salvage job

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

The Saints are somehow still undefeated, thanks to a 46-34 victory over the Dolphins that defies logic. How can you play that poorly and yet win that big, Gene Wojciechowski asks?

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2009

What's not to like about Philly?

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Fifteen reasons to root for the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Manny must be Manny -- right now

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

On the brink of elimination, the Dodgers need Manny Ramirez to do just one simple thing: be himself.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Twins, Tigers save the best for last

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

In the final regular-season game at the Metrodome, the Twins and Tigers turned Game No. 163 into an instant classic.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009