Culbreath perseveres for Senior Day
Pat Forde, ESPN.comJordan Culbreath was an all-Ivy running back. A diagnosis of aplastic anemia took away his playing days, but could not stop him from enjoying his Senior Day.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009King of the quick turnaround
Pat Forde, ESPN.comThanks to a dedicated and hardworking staff, Tom Izzo is at his best during the tournament when preparation time is condensed to a maximum of 48 hours.
Story | Conversation | April 05, 2009Dreams and nightmares for 64 teams
Pat Forde, ESPN.comWhat's the best-case scenario for your team? What's the worst thing that could happen? Pat Forde breaks it down for all 64 teams in the NCAA tournament.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2009Wildest dreams and nightmare scenarios for 64 teams
Pat Forde, ESPN.comReally, what's the worst that could happen? Pat Forde tells all 64 teams that and the best possible outcome in the NCAA tournament.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2008Memo to Calipari: Avoid The 'Doghouse
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom Memphis coach John Calipari's incessant insistence that his team will lose, to the horrifying fashion choices made by notable coaches, The Minutes breaks it all down.
Story | Conversation | February 05, 2008Five at a time, everything you need to know
Pat Forde, ESPN.comAs the season tips, Pat Forde gives you the comprehensive list of everything you need to know.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2007Can't miss this: Oden, Durant don't get any better
Pat Forde, ESPN.comDraft diamonds Greg Oden and Kevin Durant are not without flaws, but let's hope Portland and Seattle don't go all Sam Bowie when they select in the draft.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2007Hairston, Porter take curious path to Eugene
Pat Forde, ESPN.comTwo Detroit natives have helped push Oregon into the Elite Eight. How they got to Eugene, though, is just as interesting, writes Pat Forde.
Story | Conversation | March 24, 2007Swashbuckling Leach, Red Raiders pillage Aggies
Pat Forde, ESPN.comIn a profession that collectively goes by the book, Texas Tech's Mike Leach goes for broke. His unconventional style worked again against Texas A&M, writes Pat Forde.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2006Nowitzki on brink of an international incident
Pat Forde, ESPN.comForeign players have won NBA titles. But Dirk Nowitzki has a chance to lead his team to one, writes Pat Forde.
Story | Conversation | June 05, 2006Wildest dreams and nightmare scenarios for 64 teams
Pat Forde, ESPN.comSixty-four teams. Sixty-four dreams. Sixty-four nightmares. Pat Forde breaks down the best and worst case scenarios in this year's tourney field.
Story | Conversation | March 15, 2006Awards from the Forde Academy
Pat Forde, ESPN.comPat Forde hands out the hardware in a rewarding (and awarding) Forde Minutes.
Story | Conversation | February 27, 2005State of the basketball union
Pat Forde, ESPN.comPat Forde talks RPI by state and teams to buy and sell in this week's Forde Minutes.
Story | Conversation | February 06, 2005Conference call, Minutes-style
Pat Forde, ESPN.comPat Forde talks conference bests and worsts and unbeaten odds in this week's Forde Minutes.
Story | Conversation | January 30, 2005TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "robert jordan" make the list?