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Master Coaches Award MCS Nike Game Balls for Week 5 (10/02/2007 08:00)

Each week during the 2007 college football season, the 17 Master Football Coaches will award an MCS Nike Game Ball to the respective schools of a National Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Player of the Week. The Master Coaches will also present a game ball to the offensive and defensive coordinator whose game plans made the biggest impact in their respective teams' victory.

Lott Shots presented by Nike - Oct. 2, 2007 (10/02/2007 10:00)

In partnership with The Lott Trophy, the Legends Channel is proud to bring the Lott Shots presented by Nike. The Lott Shots is a collection of the biggest hits from the week in college football. Vote for your favorite hit, and the play receiving the most votes will be named IMPACT Hit of the Week. Click the link to watch the video and vote!

LSU edges past USC for No. 1 (09/30/2007 11:00)

The Master Coaches moved LSU back to No. 1 in their poll, this time the Tigers stand alone. Last week's top team USC managed to squeak past Washington 27-24 in Seattle on Saturday. But their lackluster performance provided LSU the opportunity to regain their No. 1 ranking. After a sloppy first half, the top-ranked Tigers shut out Tulane in the second half of the game and LSU defeated their in-state rival 34-9.

Weekend Preview: (6) California at (10) Oregon (09/28/2007 10:30)

The battle for No. 2 in the Pac-10 conference is slated for this weekend. The No. 6 Cal Golden Bears head to Eugene to play No. 10 Oregon in a match-up that is sure to put a lot of points on the board. Both teams average over 40 points per game and rank in the top three in the Pac-10 in that category. Oregon got thumped last year 45-24, so they will be looking for revenge come Saturday afternoon.

Master Coaches Award MCS Nike Game Balls for Week 4 (09/27/2007 08:00)

Each week during the 2007 college football season, the 17 Master Football Coaches will award an MCS Nike Game Ball to the respective schools of a National Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Player of the Week. The Master Coaches will also present a game ball to the offensive and defensive coordinator whose game plans made the biggest impact in their respective teams' victory.

Weekend Preview: (5) WVU at (18) South Florida (09/27/2007 02:00)

The surprisingly tough Big East will showcase two of its best teams on Friday night. The showdown pits No. 5 West Virginia against a fast-rising No. 18 South Florida team. The Bulls of South Florida host the game in Tampa and will play in front of their first-ever sell out crowd in Raymond James Stadium.

MCS Nike Game Ball Giveaway (09/27/2007 01:00)

The Master Coaches are pleased to announce the first winner of the MCS Nike Game Ball Giveaway. Matt Crevier of Los Angeles, CA is named the first recipient of the autographed football.

Lott Shots presented by Nike - Sep. 25, 2007 (09/25/2007 07:00)

In partnership with The Lott Trophy, the Legends Channel is proud to bring the Lott Shots presented by Nike. The Lott Shots is a collection of the biggest hits from the week in college football. Vote for your favorite hit, and the play receiving the most votes will be named IMPACT Hit of the Week. Click the link to watch the video and vote!

Kentucky Enters Master Coaches Poll; USC Alone at No. 1 (09/23/2007 08:00)

USC is alone at No. 1 in the Master Coaches Poll as five teams enter the poll for the first time this season.

Lott Shots presented by Nike - Sep. 18, 2007 (09/18/2007 11:00)

In partnership with The Lott Trophy, the Legends Channel is proud to bring the Lott Shots presented by Nike. The Lott Shots is a collection of the biggest hits from the week in college football. Vote for your favorite hit, and the play receiving the most votes will be named IMPACT Hit of the Week. Click the link to watch the video and vote!

Master Coaches Award MCS Nike Game Balls for Week 3 (09/19/2007 11:00)

Each week during the 2007 college football season, the 17 Master Football Coaches will award an MCS Nike Game Ball to the respective schools of a National Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Player of the Week. The Master Coaches will also present a game ball to the offensive and defensive coordinator whose game plans made the biggest impact in their respective teams' victory.

A Tie at the Top of the Master Coaches Poll (09/16/2007 08:00)

USC and LSU both are tied for the No. 1 spot in the first Master Coaches Poll of 2007. Read the full story to see where the other teams stacked up in the Top 25.

The Master Coaches Join Facebook (09/16/2007 12:00)

With the first Master Coaches Poll of the 2007 college football season set to release today, the MCS Staff is excited to announce that the have joined Facebook. Each member of the Master Coaches Poll has his own profile, which is open to public view. Fans now have a chance to interact first-hand with the legends that vote each week on college football's Top 25. Click the link to read the full story.

Weekly Rewind: Southeastern Conference (09/12/2007 12:00)

After producing the national champion from a season ago, the SEC looks to be loaded with outstanding teams yet again this year. The eastern division of the conference appears to be wide open. Florida is poised to make a run at a repeat national championship with Tim Tebow at the helm in his sophomore campaign. The Gators have dismantled the competition in the first two weeks but have their first true test when Tennessee rolls into Gainesville this weekend. Click the link to read the full story.

Master Coaches Award MCS Nike Game Balls for Week 2 (09/11/2007 09:00)

Each week during the 2007 college football season, the 17 Master Football Coaches will award an MCS Nike Game Ball to the respective schools of a National Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Player of the Week. The Master Coaches will also present a game ball to the offensive and defensive coordinator whose game plans made the biggest impact in their respective teams' victory. This week's winners are: Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford, South Florida safety Nate Allen, South Carolina kicker/punter Ryan Succop, LSU offensive coordinator Gary Crowton and Washington defensive coordinator Kent Baer.

Lott Shots presented by Nike - Sep. 11, 2007 (09/11/2007 11:00)

In partnership with The Lott Trophy, the Legends Channel is proud to bring the Lott Shots presented by Nike. The Lott Shots is a collection of the biggest hits from the week in college football. Vote for your favorite hit, and the play receiving the most votes will be named IMPACT Hit of the Week. Click the link to watch the video and vote!

Michigan & Notre Dame: How the Mighty Have Fallen (09/10/2007 11:00)

The Michigan Wolverines would like to forget the first two weeks of the 2007 college football season. Picked as the preseason favorite by many to win the Big Ten and contend for the national title, no one expected to see Michigan enter their match-up with Notre Dame boasting a record of 0-2. Their opponent this upcoming weekend has gotten off to a shaky start as well. Notre Dame suffered an embarrassing 33-3 loss to Georgia Tech opening weekend in South Bend. Click the link to read the full story.

Weekend Preview: Virginia Tech at LSU (09/07/2007 11:00)

The biggest match-up of the weekend pits two defensive heavyweights against each other. Virginia Tech comes off of an emotional win against East Carolina, where for the first time since the tragic shootings in April, the Hokie Nation gathered united in one venue. The offense struggled against a stingy Pirate defense, particularly the rushing attack. Read the full story to see what the Master Coaches had to say about the upcoming game.

Weekend Preview: South Florida at Auburn (09/07/2007 11:00)

Perhaps the most intriguing game of the weekend features a powerhouse SEC team in Auburn against a Big East team on the rise. South Florida opened eyes last year with stellar performances against the big guns of the Big East conference. Read the full story to see what the Master Coaches had to say about the upcoming game.

One College Football Poll to Rule Them All? (09/05/2007 03:00)

Al Lesar of The South Bend Tribune interviewed Bill Mallory to discuss the Master Coaches Poll. Click the link to read the full story.

Master Coaches Award MCS Nike Game Balls for opening week (09/05/2007 11:00)

The Master Coaches Survey cannot vote for Appalachian State in their Top 25 college football poll since the schoole is not a member of the Football Bowl Subdivision, but they certainly can reward their stellar quarterback for his outstanding play in the Mountaineers' monumental upset of highly rated Michigan. Read the full story to see who the Master Coaches named as players of the week.

Lott Shots presented by Nike - Sep. 5, 2007 (09/05/2007 11:00)

In partnership with The Lott Trophy, the Legends Channel is proud to bring the Lott Shots presented by Nike. The Lott Shots is a collection of the biggest hits from the week in college football. Vote for your favorite hit, and the play receiving the most votes will be named IMPACT Hit of the Week. Click the link to watch the video and vote!

Nebraska Legend Tom Osborne joins Master Coaches Poll (08/29/2007 11:00)

The Master Coaches Poll, an advisory college football poll made up of retired Hall of Fame caliber coaches, is excited and proud to announce that former Nebraska Cornhuskers coach Tom Osborne has agreed to join its star-studded panel of 16 college coaching legends. Click the link to read the full story.

Master Coaches Poll Ignores Preseason Hype (08/29/2007 10:00)

Because no games in the 2007 season have been played yet, making preseason predictions is like asking a doctor to diagnose a patient without seeing or talking to him. Read the full story to see what Don Nehlen has to say about the preseason college football polls