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The most interesting team in 2013 is the Texas A&M Aggies

June 19, 2013
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The most interesting team in 2013 is the Texas A&M Aggies   While what’s happening in Tuscaloosa is fascinating, let’s be honest, we expect greatness every season for the Tide. The consistent domination of Nick Saban’s team isn’t as exciting as some other teams. It’s a bit like the San Antonio Spurs being unfairly labeled…

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Forget 13-1 vote loss: As Saban goes, so goes the SEC

May 30, 2013
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Forget 13-1 vote loss: As Saban goes, so goes the SEC   The SEC coaches voted 13-1 Wednesday in favor of keeping an eight-game conference schedule. Or, put more accurately, Nick Saban won the argument for going to a nine-game schedule, 1-13. The vote meant nothing — and it meant everything. The schedule discussion this week at…

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Attendance lags put SEC on offense, looking to enhance fan experience

May 28, 2013
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Attendance lags put SEC on offense, looking to enhance fan experience   DESTIN, Fla. — You know, this college football thing is really starting to catch on in the Southeastern Conference. Some numbers to back that up:   5.27.13

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New Coach Reset: Arkansas’ Bret Bielema

May 28, 2013
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New Coach Reset: Arkansas’ Bret Bielema   The Hire Coaching experience: Seven years (68-24 overall) with back-to-back-to-back Big Ten championships (2010-12) and two other double-digit win seasons at Wisconsin. Badgers are his only previous head coaching position.   5.27.13

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Q & A: Slive looks forward to SEC Network, resolving future scheduling

May 28, 2013
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Q & A: Slive looks forward to SEC Network, resolving future scheduling   DESTIN, Fla. — Mike Slive has accomplished a great deal since taking over as commissioner of the SEC in 2002. But it would be hard to top what has happened to both commissioner and conference in 2012-2013:   CBS Sports 5.27.13

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SEC’s top five most dangerous WR tandems

May 23, 2013
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SEC’s top five most dangerous WR tandems   Wide receiver tandems are quarterbacks’ best friends. Knowing he can always rely on one of the two, a sexy receiving tandem creates havoc for defensive coordinators and cover corners. It becomes a ‘pick your poison’ situation, with the offense having the upper hand in a balanced offense.…

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Ranking nation’s 10 most-talented teams (Insider)

May 21, 2013
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Ranking nation’s 10 most-talented teams   I appeared on a radio show earlier in the week, and the hosts reminded me that there are only about 100 days until the college season begins. We can make it, right? Along with the approaching season, more and more top 25 rankings will begin popping up. Heck, I’m…

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Playing ‘devil’ advocate: Don’t take things said to boosters so seriously

May 21, 2013
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Playing ‘devil’ advocate: Don’t take things said to boosters so seriously   Spring practice is over. Early recruiting has begun. And, Lord help us, the booster club rubber chicken circuit is in full swing. In college basketball, March is when the madness begins. In college football, May is when way too many people involved in…

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Kiper’s Top 5 by position for 2014 (Insider)

May 20, 2013
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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

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Saban says he will be ‘more committed’ in light of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame induction

May 20, 2013
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Saban says he will be ‘more committed’ in light of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame induction   BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – The hard work? The years of climbing the coaching ranks? The investment in the “process”? At his Saturday night induction into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, Alabama coach Nick Saban got a little sentimental…

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