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Travis Haney examines Bob Stoops' comments on the SEC, writing that while Stoops' argument falls apart rather quickly, it's the first instance of a coach attempting to position his conference and his team ahead of the upcoming playoff.

Blog | Conversation | May 10, 2013

Brad Edwards looks at the biggest remaining questions about the College Football Playoff, including the makeup of the selection committee and whether the committee will emphasize team accomplishments over the eye test.

Story | Conversation | April 26, 2013

Brad Edwards contrasts the NCAA basketball tournament selection process with that facing the college football playoff committee in 2014. Football selection -- involving only four teams and requiring decision transparency -- will be a far tougher task.

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2013

Travis Haney examines how differences in conference scheduling and in the strength of each league's membership will have an impact on which teams will be selected to college football's four-team playoff when it begins in 2014.

Blog | Conversation | February 28, 2013

Steve Muench looks at three non-AQ prospects to watch at the NFL combine, including Fresno State S Phillip Thomas.

Blog | Conversation | February 20, 2013

Brad Edwards examines results from the bowl season -- including Alabama's thrashing of Notre Dame -- that could have an impact on next season's BCS race and future playoffs.

Story | Conversation | January 09, 2013

In polling coaches, Travis Haney writes that the consensus is Alabama will win, but it'll be close. The Alabama defense isn't impenetrable as it has been in years past, but can Notre Dame breach it?

Blog | Conversation | January 07, 2013

Brian Fremeau ranks the top 10 college football teams from the past five seasons that did not play in the BCS title game, examining how each -- including the 2012 Oregon Ducks and Kansas State Wildcats -- would have fared in a four-team playoff.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 2013

Travis Haney outlines teams in each of the five major conferences that could be surprise contenders in the 2013 college football season. Could North Carolina, Michigan or Washington mirror what Notre Dame or Florida did this season?

Blog | Conversation | January 02, 2013

Travis Haney looks at the 10 biggest questions heading into the 2013 college football season, including whether Oregon head coach Chip Kelly will stay with the program and whether Johnny Manziel can become a two-time Heisman winner.

Blog | Conversation | December 31, 2012

Steve Muench looks at the New York Jets' biggest needs, which start at quarterback, and how the 2013 draft class might help fill them.

Blog | Conversation | December 18, 2012

Todd McShay's first mock draft for 2013 features defensive linemen everywhere and more than a few surprises at other positions.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2012

Travis Haney takes a look at bowl games that could help springboard teams in 2013.

Blog | Conversation | December 10, 2012

Matt Barkley unwittingly added another log to the Lane Kiffin fire this week, questioning the coach's play-calling on the Dan Patrick Show.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2012

After the season began with dreams of a BCS national championship, Lane Kiffin will need to get his team motivated for the Sun Bowl.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2012

Brad Edwards projects the four-team playoff field and the rest of the major bowls as if the playoff system were in effect this year.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2012