Out of Bounds Show PodcastSorry, coaches, but your poll has no place in new playoff selection Last week at their annual spring meeting in Amelia Island, Fla., the ACC’s head football coaches said they wanted the Coaches poll to be a part of the selection process in the new four-team playoff. In 2014 we say goodbye to the BCS…
Freaks List: The 20 craziest athletes in college football Since we’re 100 days from the actual start of the college football season, it’s time for our annual Freaks List. We’ve been doing it for a decade, focusing on the top workout warriors or players who amaze their teammates and coaches with what they can…
Kiper’s Top 5 by position for 2014 With the 2013 NFL draft in the rearview mirror, Mel Kiper turns his attention to the 2014 draft. Below, he separates the top prospects by position. 5.17.13 ESPN.com
10 Teams That May End the SEC’s National Title Streak in 2013 Spring practice has finished for all 125 Football Bowl Subdivision teams for 2013. And with spring workouts over, the picture for the national championship battle is starting to come into focus. The SEC has won seven championships in a row, but will…
SEC, CBS rework long-term contract The Southeastern Conference and CBS have reworked their long-term contract in light of the SEC’s new 24-hour channel and the additions of Texas A&M and Missouri, according to sources. The terms of the deal are expected to remain intact ($55 million per year until 2023-24), with CBS lifting the exclusive 3:30 p.m.…
Some guiding rules, worthy names to make selection committee fair Fans, media must quell bias You know the argument: “This guy is from [fill in the blank], so he can’t possibly be objective. Therefore if he gets a chance he is going to hurt [they will use a stronger word] my team.” It’s a tired…
Stanford’s Shaw on why he hopes the SEC goes to nine league games In the face of that, with the upcoming College Football Playoff on the horizon, should all the conferences have the same scheduling standards? Stanford‘s David Shaw sure thinks so. “I can’t speak for the NCAA about what they should try to…
Doc Five: Coaches who could probably use a big season – No. 5, Steve Spurrier COACHES WHO COULD PROBABLY USE A BIG SEASON No. 5, STEVE SPURRIER This week’s list is not running down what coaches are on the “hot seat.” Some might be coaching for their job in 2014, including the coach who will…
When it comes to spring, everyone is dialed in to his own team and respective position battles. Folks at Florida State are wondering who is going to win the three-man derby at quarterback. Nebraska fans are wondering what Bo Pelini’s plan is for fixing the defense. USC fans wonder how the switch from the Tampa-2…
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