Dash of forgiveness and fallen powers
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom Tennessee forgiveness to who isn't in the top 20 to waiting for signs from Woody Hayes, The Dash runs through it all.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009Dash of discipline, unis and key games
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom Florida "discipline" to messing with uniforms to key November games, The Dash runs through it all.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009Dash of lessons, forecasts and fibs
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom September's lessons to October's forecasts to the coaches' corner, The Dash runs through it all.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2009Jason Lezak, the anchor, one year later
Pat Forde, ESPN.comExactly one year ago, Jason Lezak pulled off a miracle and helped Michael Phelps become an immortal. Oh, how life has changed.
Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009Wolverines aim to erase '08 memories
Pat Forde, ESPN.comRude reminders lurked around every Chicago corner for Rich Rodriguez on Monday. Until Sept. 5 arrives, Michigan still has to live with the ghosts of 2008.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009Borel's guarantee ruined by early move
Pat Forde, ESPN.comCalvin Borel joins the lineup of jockeys who will be second-guessed in perpetuity for his ride with a Triple Crown -- equine or, in this case, human -- on the line.
Story | Conversation | June 06, 2009See no evil, hear no evil in Kentucky
Pat Forde, ESPN.comThere are still plenty of questions to be answered, but don't tell that to Kentucky or its fans. The NCAA allegations at Memphis? That doesn't involve next year's dream season -- so no need to dig up the past.
Story | Conversation | May 28, 2009Rachel Alexandra proves critics wrong
Pat Forde, ESPN.comJess Jackson stuck out his 10-figure neck in buying Rachel Alexandra less than two weeks ago and immediately inserting her into the Preakness, racing against colts for the first time. It was reckless, the critics howled. It was an exercise in egomania, they grumbled. If anything happens to that filly ... they warned.
Story | Conversation | May 16, 2009Preakness is a tradition in turmoil
Pat Forde, ESPN.comThe Preakness remains a storied tradition, but its future is anything but a sure bet.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2009Great horse, even greater decision
Pat Forde, ESPN.comRachel Alexandra is more than just a great horse. Her story is the kind of shot in the arm horse racing needs.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009Jones saddles up another Derby hopeful
Pat Forde, ESPN.comA year after his filly Eight Belles died at the Kentucky Derby, Larry Jones is back with Friesan Fire, whom he says is his last Derby hopeful.
Story | Conversation | May 01, 2009The little guy hits the big time
Pat Forde, ESPN.comTom McCarthy, a retired principal who spent $20,000 on General Quarters, gets a chance to realize a lifelong dream at Saturday's Kentucky Derby.
Story | Conversation | April 29, 2009Big Ten could be big winner
Pat Forde, ESPN.comThe Big Ten could swoop in late and occupy one-eighth of the NCAA field while the Big East and ACC are left with no more than seven bids each.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009For all the Cinderella dreamers, the tournament starts now
Pat Forde, ESPN.comFrom Cinderella dreamers to the big men who make March go to the bubble-weary, The Minutes runs through it all.
Story | Conversation | March 03, 2009Forde Minutes: Coaches and teams feel the heat in the middle of winter
Pat Forde, ESPN.comIn the wake of a shake-up at Alabama, The Minutes takes a look at other coaches feeling the heat, along with teams that are unexpectedly feeling the pressure.
Story | Conversation | January 27, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "track" make the list?