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PRIMARY MOTIVES

Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany and the SEC's Mike Slive support the full cost of attendance for student-athletes. What does it all mean? Our bloggers break it down. Bennett/Low »

MEDIA

Podcasts
Championship Drive - Maize and Feeling Blue

Play Podcast Rece Davis, Ivan Maisel and Gene Wojciechowski talk about Jameis Winston, discuss who will be in the playoff now and chat about Brady Hoke's job security at Michigan.

Championship Drive

Play Podcast Zubin Mehenti talks about the Jameis Winston situation with Jared Shanker, delves into K-State's matchup against Auburn and previews the rest of the weekend with Phil Steele.

Brian Griese, CFB

Play Podcast ESPN CFB analyst Brian Griese covers Mississippi State-LSU, Auburn-Kansas State, Florida-Alabama, Oklahoma-West Virginia, the perception of the Pac-12 and more.

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TV
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CFB Live
Catch up on the latest news and analysis from "College Football Live" on ESPN at 2:30 p.m. ET.


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CLASS IS IN SESSION

Paying college athletes to play won't work. And it never will. But paying them to earn a diploma -- and learn -- is a concept whose time has come. A former player has a proposal. Carl Ehrlich »

MEDIA

Podcasts
ESPNU College Basketball - Remembering A Legend

Play Podcast Andy Katz and Seth Greenberg remember the life and impact of Dean Smith and chat with NCAA Tournament Selection Committee Chair Scott Barnes and Illinois coach John Groce.

ESPNU College Basketball - Thompson, Jacobson

Play Podcast Andy Katz & Seth Greenberg chat with Georgetown coach John Thompson III about the Hoyas' toughness and with Northern Iowa's Ben Jacobson about the Panthers' bounce-back year.

ESPNU College Basketball - Crean & Haith

Play Podcast Andy Katz and Seth Greenberg break down Mike Krzyzewski's 1,000th career victory and chat with Indiana's Tom Crean and Tulsa's Frank Haith about their respective seasons.

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Radio
Frank Kaminsky, Wisconsin C

Play Podcast Wisconsin C Frank Kaminsky talks about losing in the NCAA tournament last season, living in Madison, how he weighed his draft options before returning, Wisconsin's success this season and more.

Chris Herren, Former NBA PG

Play Podcast Former NBA PG Chris Herren shares his thoughts on playing under Jerry Tarkanian at Fresno State, the character that Tarkanian possessed and the impact the coach made in his life.

Mark Few, Gonzaga head coach

Play Podcast Gonzaga coach Mark Few talks about the difference in this year's team compared to those of the past, the difficulty of winning the NCAA Tournament, Kevin Pangos' shooting ability and more.

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HEADLINE NEWS

Check out the latest headlines related to pay-for-play in college sports.
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