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RB Mike Hart (20) is the centerpiece of the Michigan attack.
Breaking The Huddle
As Ivan Maisel breaks the huddle on the 2007 season, first-time Division I-A head coaches, Darren McFadden and Peyton Manning are lined up in the initial I-Formation backfield. Ivan Maisel
 

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State Of The Game
If you prefer college football with a Southern flavor, the table is set for a great meal. The recipe for the 2007 season features a generous sprinkling of the SEC, a dash of USC and a pinch of the nation's southernmost team. Ivan Maisel
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Who's No. 1? According to our experts, USC is the team to beat in 2007. No surprise there. But where does WVU rank? What about OU and Florida? The preseason edition of the Power 16 has the answers. Power 16 | The Mag: Previews Insider
2007 Preseason All-America Team
Start with a little speed. Add some size. Mix with a large helping of Trojans and Tigers. Pour in plenty of surprise ingredients. The result? ESPN.com's preseason All-America team. Ivan Maisel
Coaching Corner
Gaga for gadget plays? Fool for fake kicks? Gung ho for going for it on fourth down? So is the bold breed of high-risk, high-reward coaches who are successfully gambling with gusto. Pat Forde
Hot seat | Rising assistants
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Conference Call
Les Miles fired up his fan base when he called the Pac-10 soft. While the LSU coach's comments weren't completely fair, his overall point was accurate: From top to bottom, the SEC is king. Pat Forde
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Joe McKnight made his college debut on Monday as the preseason No. 1 Trojans started practice. And USC's top RB prospect didn't disappoint. Bruce Feldman

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