The 2010 rise of the Pac-10
Bruce FeldmanHere is this week's mailbag and our first batch of bowl picks. A little reminder: last year, I had a shockingly fortunate run picking bowl games; this...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2009
Should ND have gone or stayed home?
Bruce FeldmanLast week, I rolled out a new concept for Thursdays called "The Argument." (Refresher: Here's the first one, about how to truly define the Heisman tro...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009
Source: Juco QB Simms signs with Vols
Bruce Feldman, ESPN The MagazineQuarterback Matt Simms, the son of former NFL star Phil Simms and younger brother of ex-Texas QB Chris Simms, has signed a letter of intent to play at Tennessee, a source inside the Volunteers program has confirmed to ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009Heisman 2010: Quizz, Ingram, Kellen
Bruce Feldman...the TCU Horned Frogs in the Jerry Jones Megaplex (and it isn't that far from the Texas home of Rodgers' brother). The game reportedly is close to being locked in. There are more fireworks...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2009
The five most important NFL draft decisions
Bruce FeldmanJake Locker announced Monday that he will return for his senior season instead of entering the NFL draft. As an immediate result, we had a big domino ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2009
On Mark Ingram, Bud Foster and FSU recruiting
Bruce FeldmanThis was the first weekend since early September without a full slate of college football games. My thoughts on what transpired: • Congrats t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009
On Kelly, Suh, Bowden, The U and Charlie Strong
Bruce FeldmanOn the day Brian Kelly takes over in South Bend officially, let's open up the mailbag. From Vince in Chicago: I saw you Tweet that you like the Bri...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009
Heisman: "Most valuable" or "Most outstanding?"
Bruce FeldmanWith bowl season upon us, we're going to trot out some new elements in the blog. (Can't do normal Thursday picks with only Army vs. Navy out there for...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
I had Ndamukong Suh No. 1 for Heisman
Bruce Feldman...the single most dominant performance of the entire season. Suh ate up what had been a prolific Texas offense. Despite lots of double-teams, Suh was unblockable and unstoppable for 60 minutes. He had 7...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009
Tebow bridges gap between cult and folk heroes
Bruce FeldmanThere is an intersection that very, very few athletes ever find themselves at. It's the cross between being a folk hero and being a cult hero. The fo...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 29, 2009
Colt up, Texas down?
Bruce Feldman...as a Longhorn that our defense gave up 39 points and over 500 yards [Thanksgiving] night at Texas A&M? Does that mean we're more vulnerable against Nebraska and ultimately against the SEC...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 27, 2009
UC's D, TCU's O and other big surprises
Bruce FeldmanLast week I did a top 10 disappointments list. Here's another look: the top 10 surprises of college football in 2009. 1. The defense of the Cincinn...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009
Bowden vs. Tebow and more picks
Bruce Feldman...And the ugly was picking Wisconsin to handle Northwestern. Here are this week's guesses: Thanksgiving Night Texas Longhorns at Texas A&M Aggies (8 p.m. ET, ESPN) The Horns have won their past...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009
As Notre Dame falls, Nevada rises
Bruce Feldman...by Charlie Weis!" That was a common refrain. I get it. I was visiting a school in Texas several weeks ago when an NFL scout came through who had just been at the Notre Dame...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 22, 2009
Evaluating QBs, Beamer's legacy and Ricky Dobbs
Bruce FeldmanLet's jump into the mailbag. From John in New Orleans: Just wanted to throw something out that's been bugging me: Passer Rating/Pass Efficiency. Do...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009
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