With Richt's job secure, and a manageable schedule, Georgia dreaming big What a difference a year makes. After reeling off 10 straight wins last season, Mark Richt is off the hot seat and SEC East favorite Georgia is talking BCS title. With a manageable schedule, Brett McMurphy says beware of Dawgs.Arkansas' recipe for post-Petrino stability? A dash of eccentric Smith John L. Smith probably can't afford a motorcycle, which is a good thing. Brett McMurphy says the eccentric, thrill-seeking Arkansas coach is tasked with stabilizing the Razorbacks after the Bobby Petrino mess.Missouri ready to earn respect as it makes jump into big, bad SEC Missouri is eager to enter its first season in the SEC after leaving the Big 12, and its fans are equally excited to make the jump. Brett McMurphy says the Tigers are confident but might be heading toward a rude awakening.Q&A: Breaking down the big questions surrounding the new playoff format You've got questions about college football's new playoff format and Brett McMurphy has answers. At least some of them, like who decides which four teams make it in and which conferences stand to make the most money.BCS Band ready for Wednesday's gig -- and so are eager fans When they convene again in Chicago on Wednesday, Brett McMurphy says college football's supergroup of commissioners should finally be prepared to present a new postseason look to its impatient legion of fans.Power conferences likely to receive most of playoff revenue A college football playoff could generate $400 million annually. And how would it get distributed? Brett McMurphy learns one scenario would be based upon past performance, which would benefit the power conferences.Rightfully so, SEC commish Slive wants best four teams in playoff With the decision regarding college football's new playoff format imminent, opinions still differ. Some want conference champs in. Others, like the SEC's Mike Slive, want the best four teams. Brett McMurphy sides with the latter.CBSSports.com's Brett McMurphy can also be found on Google+.
