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Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans

Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans

Joined: Dec 11, 2013

Senior writer Pete Thamel covers college football and basketball. Prior to joining SI in 2012, he was a national college sports writer for The New York Times. Senior writer Thayer Evans is an investigative reporter and covers college football for SI. He is a leading source of breaking news on coaching hires.

Frank Beamer leaves lasting legacy in 29 years at Virginia Tech, one we won't likely ever see again
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Frank Beamer leaves lasting legacy in 29 years at Virginia Tech, one we won't likely ever see again

In the fall of 1992, Virginia Tech athletic director Dave Braine was greeted with the same irritating query by a parishioner at church every Sunday morning:

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Former Michigan coach Brady Hoke opens up about Wolverines, punt, Harbaugh, coaching future, more
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Former Michigan coach Brady Hoke opens up about Wolverines, punt, Harbaugh, coaching future, more

After spending much of the 2014 season at Michigan being criticized for not wearing a headset on the sideline, Brady Hoke has spent '15 wearing one. Hoke sold

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In a big year for the Group of Five, many coaches will be in high demand; however, moving up isn't a no-brainer
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In a big year for the Group of Five, many coaches will be in high demand; however, moving up isn't a no-brainer

The latest Associated Press Top 25 reflects one of the subtle themes running through this college football season—it's been a big year for small schools.

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With new personnel and coaches, Urban Meyer still trying to find Ohio State's offensive identity
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With new personnel and coaches, Urban Meyer still trying to find Ohio State's offensive identity

Since Ohio State opened the season with a 42-24 victory at Virginia Tech, skepticism has surrounded the top-ranked Buckeyes. With its struggles in the red

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As coaching carousel keeps spinning, lots of mid-level jobs may open up before season's end
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As coaching carousel keeps spinning, lots of mid-level jobs may open up before season's end

On Sunday Maryland fired coach Randy Edsall, capping off a four-day stretch that showcased the school's administrative dysfunction and athletic director Kevin

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Across the nation, teams are plagued by poor tackling; Florida prepares for success
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Across the nation, teams are plagued by poor tackling; Florida prepares for success

The defining highlights of the 2015 college football season feature LSU's Leonard Fournette steamrolling through the Auburn secondary, Ohio State's Braxton

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NCAA investigating Louisville over sex claims in escort’s book
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NCAA investigating Louisville over sex claims in escort’s book

The Louisville Cardinals men’s basketball team is being investigated by the NCAA over allegations in a forthcoming book that a team staffer hired an escort to provide sex to recruits.

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After embarrassing home loss, Oregon’s flaws exposed; TCU winning despite injuries
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After embarrassing home loss, Oregon’s flaws exposed; TCU winning despite injuries

With 10 minutes remaining at Autzen Stadium on Saturday night, Utah led Oregon 62–13. It was a surreal flipping of the script, as this time it was the Utes

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Why ACC is on track to get shut out of Playoff; Story behind Kliff Kingsbury's comments
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Why ACC is on track to get shut out of Playoff; Story behind Kliff Kingsbury's comments

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Led by Leonard Fournette, LSU shows fight; Kent State kicker April Goss just one of the guys
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Led by Leonard Fournette, LSU shows fight; Kent State kicker April Goss just one of the guys

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Ohio State's Michael Thomas playing like famous uncle; Florida's Jim McElwain dishes
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Ohio State's Michael Thomas playing like famous uncle; Florida's Jim McElwain dishes

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Abruptly shut down Elevate Basketball Circuit leaves many victims in its wake
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Abruptly shut down Elevate Basketball Circuit leaves many victims in its wake

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