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Bruce Feldman dips into his mailbag to answer several questions, including one on how bad things could get for Chip Kelly and the Oregon Ducks in light of the recent revelations concerning their involvement with Will Lyles.

Blog | Conversation | July 08, 2011

He once presided over a 6-45 ACC tenure, but nobody shined more brightly from a coaching perspective in the BCS title game than Auburn defensive coordinator Ted Roof. Taking advantage of the seemingly endless prep time, the Tigers were ready.

Blog | Conversation | January 11, 2011

Bruce Feldman attempts to handicap the race for Michigan head coach. He has Les Miles with the best odds, then Brady Hoke, then Gary Patterson, then a slew of sleepers ... and yes, Jim Harbaugh's name is still on this list.

Blog | Conversation | January 05, 2011

In trying to find a comparison point for Cam Newton (Vince Young? Tim Tebow?), Bruce Feldman, via "QB builder" George Whitfield, comes up with an interesting one: Ben Roethlisberger. Don't believe it? Proof's in the pudding.

Blog | Conversation | December 05, 2010

Bruce Feldman looks at 10 head coaches who might switch jobs this winter. No. 1 is fairly evident (Jim Harbaugh), and other big names -- Dan Mullen, Brady Hoke -- populate this list. Plus: a new name in the Miami mix via the San Diego Chargers.

Blog | Conversation | December 01, 2010

Bruce Feldman, in response to some claims that the Cam Newton story is the biggest ever in CFB media coverage, makes a list (with help from colleagues and Twitter). No. 1 overall? The BCS itself. Also on here: SMU, Reggie Bush, Urban Meyer and more.

Blog | Conversation | November 16, 2010

If the rumors about Cam Newton's recruitment prove true, he certainly wouldn't be the first player in this situation. Bruce Feldman shares a few other stories he's heard about recruits. Plus, should this scandal affect Newton's Heisman candidacy?

Blog | Conversation | November 12, 2010

Here we go: Bruce Feldman is plenty excited about 'Les Miles magic' vs. 'the Cam Newton Express' on Saturday afternoon on the Plains. Plus: what to expect from UCLA, the chip on Blaine Gabbert's shoulder, and UNC's deepening mess.

Blog | Conversation | October 19, 2010

Bruce Feldman looks at the 10 biggest developments -- i.e. stories -- in college football through five weeks. Chief among them: the UNC mess, the re-ordered Pac-10 and the rise of Denard Robinson and Taylor Martinez.

Blog | Conversation | October 06, 2010

Name to know: Daron Roberts. He went to Texas, didn't play football there, ended up at Harvard Law, and is currently a coach with the Detroit Lions. Within three to four years, he could be a big-time Division I coach. Bruce Feldman profiles him.

Blog | Conversation | July 28, 2010

Bruce Feldman polled college coaches, scouts, and administrators to determine the best weight room in college football. Normal names are all over this list (Texas is No. 1 for example), but there's a key few elite programs missing -- and some surprises.

Blog | Conversation | June 23, 2010

Bruce Feldman sits down for a long and detailed interview with Oregon State coach Mike Riley, covering topics ranging from Alabama in the 1970s to the fly sweep to Quizz Rodgers to the state of the Pac-10. Plus: another Terrelle Pryor NFL debate.

Blog | Conversation | June 01, 2010

So, this is the year of Jake Locker: Washington could be a Pac-10 sleeper, he'll get a ton of NFL draft buzz, etc. Bruce Feldman spent him with him, his coaches and his dad -- so if you want to know Locker before the whole world descends, read this.

Blog | Conversation | May 04, 2010

Joe McKnight, now of the New York Jets, was supposed to be Reggie V.2. He wasn't. Now Dillon Baxter is supposed to be, even in coach Lane Kiffin's words. Bruce Feldman talks to Baxter about life, SoCal and YouTube. Plus: Penn State issues.

Blog | Conversation | April 27, 2010

In the 2010 NFL draft, the SEC led all conferences in players selected -- but the Big 12 had the first four picks. The ACC had claims of its own (a run of years with a top-10 pick) and the Big Ten was No. 2 overall. What does all this mean?

Blog | Conversation | April 26, 2010

Bruce Feldman hits the mailbag on April 9, 2010. Some topics: how Boise State gets to the BCS title game (beat Virginia Tech, hope they win ACC, etc), the future of Arizona, unheralded studs for U-Dub and issues at Tennessee.

Blog | Conversation | April 09, 2010