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Ryan McGee surveys coaches from around the country to help him identify his top five overlooked Heisman Trophy contenders, including Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel and West Virginia WR Tavon Austin.

Blog | Conversation | October 19, 2012

Ryan McGee evaluates the September games that will have the most BCS impact, providing win projections from Football Outsiders for each.

Blog | Conversation | August 10, 2012

While college football's head coaches go through the public relations dance of conference media days, the coordinators are back on campus focusing on football matters. Ryan McGee looks at the toughest challenges facing new coordinators this season.

Blog | Conversation | July 20, 2012

Ryan McGee looks at some of the new coaches from around the country and the first steps they're taking in making changes to their programs.

Blog | Conversation | March 29, 2012

Ryan McGee writes in ESPN The Magazine that Clemson's Dabo Swinney needs his team to cherish that 8-0 start and forget the 70-33 bowl loss.

Story | Conversation | March 20, 2012

As spring practices across America are under way, Ryan McGee writes about the biggest myths of spring. Just remember: Cam Newton was third on Auburn's depth chart in spring 2010.

Blog | Conversation | March 08, 2012

Ryan McGee explains the recently proposed rule changes, and what impact they would have on the game if they were to go into effect. One possibility is that we could see considerably fewer kickoff returns in 2012.

Blog | Conversation | February 16, 2012

Ryan McGee provides a list of 10 teams that could rise up the polls this season based on their schedules in 2012.

Blog | Conversation | January 11, 2012

Ryan McGee checks in with several coaches who know a thing or two about postseason rematches to get their take on LSU-Alabama. Their answer: Expect things to be very different this time around.

Blog | Conversation | January 05, 2012

Ryan McGee checks in with conference referees to get their takes on the Rose, Fiesta, Sugar and Orange Bowl matchups.

Blog | Conversation | December 30, 2011

Ryan McGee chats anonymously with college football refs, getting a complete breakdown on each conference championship game.

Blog | Conversation | November 30, 2011

Ryan McGee explains the bowl selection process and the many factors beyond teams' wins and losses totals that factor into each bowl's decision.

Blog | Conversation | November 18, 2011

Ryan McGee ranks the nation's five most underrated rivalries, with the West Virginia-Marshall matchup earning the No. 1 spot.

Blog | Conversation | September 02, 2011

Ryan McGee analyzes the new rule changes for the 2011 college football season, including the controversial new celebration penalty that has the potential to take touchdowns off the board.

Blog | Conversation | August 25, 2011

Ryan McGee lists the early-season games that will prove pivotal for coaches on the hot seat, including Georgia's season opener against Boise State, which will be crucial for Mark Richt's employment status.

Blog | Conversation | August 11, 2011

In advance of the NCAA tournament's Sweet 16, Ryan McGee lists the best -- and most realistic -- options for a college football playoff.

Blog | Conversation | March 24, 2011