ESPN.com: 2006 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW

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The Seminoles aren't taking winning for granted anymore.

Opening Arguments

Can Florida State be a sleeper? Does West Virginia deserve respect? How does a quarterback look off a linebacker? Don't argue. Ivan Maisel has those answers and more. For Argument's Sake

• Donnan: What to watch | Top 25 overview | Wrap: Beano

• ESPNU podcast: Maisel and Beano

| McShay: Emerging stars

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Strike Up The Dash
Hullabaloo, Canek! Canek! Rae, Ri, Old VPI. Ziggy Zoomba Zoomba Zoomba. Boomer Sooner. Whether you're in College Station, Blacksburg, Bowling Green or Norman, tell the band to strike up its fight song for the preseason edition of the Forde-Yard Dash. Story

• McShay: Players under pressure to perform

| Wrap: Maisel

And The Herbie Goes To ...
Television celebrated its 58th annual Emmy Awards on Sunday. But TV doesn't honor categories like the best hogmollies and prettiest coeds. Kirk Herbstreit does. 6th annual Herbie Awards

• Games to watch | Forde: 5 must-see games ESPN Video

| Vote: Herbies
• McShay: Best game breakers for '06

| Chat: Ivan Maisel, 2 ET

Great Expectations
A national title used to be the ultimate employment security blanket -- a veritable lifetime contract extension. These days, it might not even buy you a decade, writes Pat Forde. Story

• McShay:

Coaches on the hot seat | Surprisingly safe coaches
• McShay: Coordinators ready to move up

| Vote: '06 predictions

Strike a Pose
The Heisman Trophy comes with a lot of clout, a lot of hype and a great big spotlight. That's why Pat Forde is handicapping the race to be this year's cocktail party guest of honor in New York. Story

• Quinn tops preseason Heisman Watch | The Contenders ESPN Video

• Vote: Rank the Heisman hopefuls | 2006 preview index

Everybody's All-American
Brady Quinn is no surprise, but some of the other members of Ivan Maisel's preseason All-America team might be. Story

• Expert picks | Bowl projections | Ranking the conferences
• Vote: Your All-Americans | Conference rank | Your top 25? | More
• Wraps: USC DE Lawrence Jackson | Cal DB Daymeion Hughes

Ring Of Fire
Chris Leak and Urban Meyer know the ring is the thing at Florida. But can the Gators' QB and coach win one together? Pat Forde

• Schlabach: Auburn's Irons bond | Maisel: LSU's Landry delivers
• Schlabach: Moses gives Georgia a rush | Podcast: SEC talk

• Schlabach: 5 SEC predictions | Luginbill: Freshmen to watch

Back In Business
Brian Brohm's career took its first physical hit last season. After months of rehab, Louisville's QB is ready to strike back. Pat Forde

• Maisel: QB keeps West Virginia White hot | Wrap: McShay

• Schlabach: Is the Big East better than its rep? | Freshmen to watch
• Schlabach: Blades at home in Pittsburgh | 5 Big East predictions

Disaster Relief
A healthy, more mature Adrian Peterson might be the only thing standing between OU and an offensive disaster. Ivan Maisel

• Maisel: Can the North compete in the Big 12? | Nebraska thinks so
• Trio provides lifeline for Texas | McShay: Who plays QB at Texas?
• 5 Big 12 predictions | Frosh to watch | Chat wrap: Ivan Maisel

Head Of State
The wins are down. The criticism is up. But if you think Bobby Bowden and FSU are going soft, don't. Gene Wojciechowski

• Schlabach: Back to basics for BeamerBall | Can Clemson win it?
• McShay: FSU primed for run | ACC: 5 predictions | Frosh watch
• McShay: UM's Wright looks sharp | Wrap: FSU's Davis, Booker

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The X & O Men Cometh
X & O Men The Mastermind is formulating his plans. The Escape Artist is perfecting his tricks. The Columbus Comet is testing his burners. Meet the 10 men ready to impact college football in '06. X & O Men • Chat wrap: Ga. Tech WR Calvin Johnson \| Schlabach • McShay: Impact players for 2006 \| Unknown players

Toughest Schedules of 2006
Rocky Road The road to the national title won't be easy for some of the nation's best teams. From Urban Meyer and Florida's brutal midseason stretch to Georgia Tech's challenging opening and closing slate, Bruce Feldman takes a look at the schools which face the toughest schedules in 2006. Blog \| Easiest road to the BCS • Rank 'em: Which team has the toughest schedule?

College Rules

Stay in School
Passion, tradition and rivalries are just the most obvious reasons why college football beats the NFL, writes Ivan Maisel. But it doesn't end there. Here are a few more reasons why college rules. Story

• Forde: Survey says ... | Pasquarelli: NFL's best
• Curry: Life in the zoos | College vs. NFL | Mailbag
• Vote: Best atmosphere? | Rules? | Rank: College | NFL

Path to Power
Powerful Presence Impact can be made in many ways. Sometimes it's a whisper. Other times it's a whip. Notre Dame QB Brady Quinn is flying high because coach Charlie Weis is keeping him grounded with both methods. • ESPN Mag: Quinn flying high \| Impact \| Pet projects • ESPN Mag: Legend of Owen Schmitt \| Collision course

Rules of Engagement
New Rules Thinking about calling for the firing of your coach on a message board? More familiar with the stadium's tailgate lot than the campus library? Stop. Reevaluate. And read Pat Forde's new rules. Story • New rules for '06 … have many coaches angry