Maybe there is something to this speed thing. Leading up to Monday's BCS Championship Game, LSU and Ohio State downplayed the perceived notion that Southeastern Conference teams have more speed than Big Ten teams. ...more

January 8, 2008

The incoming and outgoing coordinators of the Bowl Championship Series left open the possibility of a college football version of the "Final Four" to follow the 2010 regular season, but they agreed Monday that more study is needed before changes are made to the current BCS format. ...more

January 8, 2008

Just before midnight, LSU defensive line coach Earl Lane could be awash in confetti at a Superdome celebration. Just before midnight, he could be hugging his players, wiping away tears of joy. Just before midnight, he actually could be lifting that crystal football trophy. ...more

January 7, 2008

LSU coach Les Miles has the reputation of a gambler, a man who tries unorthodox plays and goes for fourth-down opportunities whenever possible. ...more

January 7, 2008

Bucs receiver Michael Clayton is not the common LSU fan, which explains why a recent challenge to teammate Joey Galloway mirrored his flamboyant personality. ...more

January 7, 2008

Sunday's Best New York Giants DE Michael Strahan contemplated retirement prior to this season. After his performance against Tampa Bay on Sunday, the Bucs probably wish he already was playing golf. ...more

January 7, 2008

Bucs receiver Joey Galloway has spent more years engaging in systematic activities than making radical statements. ...more

January 7, 2008

The LSU Tigers (11-2), playing just 80 miles from their campus, should be in friendly surroundings Monday night when they face the Ohio State Buckeyes (11-1) in the BCS Championship Game at the Superdome. ...more

January 6, 2008

To enter the Ohio State University football offices, you need an access code, which changes periodically. Earlier this season, players and coaches were required to punch in four numbers. They were not randomly selected. ...more

January 6, 2008

Coming into this season, junior quarterback Todd Boeckman had attempted 10 passes for the Ohio State Buckeyes. And he was replacing Troy Smith, the Heisman Trophy winner. ...more

January 5, 2008