Bigger isn't better for Big Ten
Jeff MacGregor, ESPN.comBig Ten expansion is a mistake. It would dilute traditions, and it mirrors the failed assumption that bigger is better in today's America, Jeff MacGregor writes.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009UNLV and Cincy among spread surprises
Chad MillmanMy man Sal from madduxsports.com sent me the new Sweat Barometer numbers this morning. (To see my original post on this concept, click here.) The furt...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
It's a no-brainer for No. 1
Mark Schlabach, ESPN.comRanking the best and worst bowl games, those decisions were no-brainers. The games in between were the fun part.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009Why the Big Ten/ACC Challenge matters
Andy Katz, ESPN.comACC 10, Big Ten 0. That's the tally in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. And if you think that doesn't matter, just ask any fan, coach, player or administrator on either side.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009UC'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
BC soccer soars to new heights
Graham Hays, ESPN.comThe Boston College women's soccer team reached new heights when the Eagles landed themselves in the NCAA quarterfinals for the first time. It's been a long time coming.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009Looking at CFB Week 12 point-spread moves
Chad Millman...football this week. After all, he's the one who set them to begin with. Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at Northwestern Wildcats Line moves: Badgers opened at minus-4, now minus-7. What that means...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009
Let's make some (rivalry) picks
Bruce FeldmanI had a solid week last week, going 13-9 against the line -- putting me 16 over for the season versus the number. The good was picking TCU to pound Ut...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009
WR Baldwin rising; USC's D plummeting
Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.Todd McShay offers his Week 11 stock report, including rising WR Jonathan Baldwin and sliding QB Jacory Harris.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009
The rise of the Cardinal, the fall of USC
Bruce FeldmanObservations from Saturday: Stanford's ascension in the Pac-10 this season is almost as stunning as USC's fall. Almost. The Cardinal doesn't look li...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 15, 2009
Recruiters get a kick from Badger State
Billy Tucker, Scouts Inc.The state of Wisconsin doesn't have the best skill players, but is second to none when it comes to kickers, writes Billy Tucker.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009
Mel's Matchups: Week 11
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comMel Kiper analyzes the key individual matchups of CFB Week 11 with regard to 2010 NFL draft stock, specifically focusing on Bryan Bulaga vs. Cameron Heyward in Iowa-OSU, but pulling out seven other battles to keep an eye on.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009
Time to make some picks
Bruce FeldmanI had a decent week last week, going one-over against the line, putting me 12 over for the season versus the number. The good was picking Stanford to ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009
Mel's Matchups: Week 10
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comMel Kiper looks at the key matchups of Week 10 in college football, including two main CB-WR battles in Tuscaloosa, Jared Odrick vs. Justin Boren in Happy Valley, and a few Big 12 pass-rushers getting challenged.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009
Time to make some picks
Bruce FeldmanI had an OK week last week; I went 10-9-1 against the line, putting me at 11-over for the season versus the number. The good was picking Tennessee to ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
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