During the past two years, the SEC has welcomed new members and signed a deal to launch its own network. Now, commissioner Mike Slive has his eye on the future -- his and that of the conference.

• SEC, ESPN sign deal to launch SEC Network in 2014 | SEC adds Missouri | Texas A&M joins conference

USC head coach Lane Kiffin has had his share of drama everywhere he's been. That's including at USC, where last year a bad season didn't help matters. But all of that is in the past now.

• Spring is crucial for new Pac-12 coaches | BCS officially replaced | First playoff championship site set

Two-time national champion Tommie Frazier of Nebraska and Florida Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel were among 14 selected for the College Football Hall of Fame.

• Spring is crucial for new Pac-12 coaches | Manziel taking smart approach | Fresh faces under center in Big 12

When it comes to first head coaching jobs, Oregon's Mark Helfrich could not have asked for a better situation, while CU's Mike MacIntyre and Cal's Sonny Dykes have a tougher task.

• Mariota set to lead Ducks | SEC, ESPN to launch network | BCS officially replaced | Playoff site set