By Jeff Ghiringhelli, Paul M. Banks, David Kay, Jake McCormick It's all about the NCAA Tournament bubble. That is typically the main storyline in power conference tournaments such as the Big Ten. The teams at the top of the conference (Ohio State, Purdue, Michigan State, and Wisconsin) are all locks for the Big Dance. Teams such as Illinois and Minnesota will likely need two … [Read more...] about Big Ten Tournament Preview, Predictions
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Big 10 Power Rankings 3-5
By Paul M. Banks Sadly, this will be the final edition of power rankings for the 2009-10 college sports season. Next week, the tournaments will start settling the power ranking arguments on the court. See you again in July after Big 10 football media day! … [Read more...] about Big 10 Power Rankings 3-5
Big 10 Power Rankings 2-18
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Big 10 Power Rankings 2-11
By Paul M. Banks 1. Purdue (20-3, 9-3) yes, the Spartans still didn't have a 100% Kalin Lucas, but winning at the Breslin Center is still winning at the Breslin Center. And the Boilers, winners of five in a row, now look like the conference team positioned to make the best tournament run in March. 2. Michigan State (19-6, 9-3) Every team hits a rough patch at some … [Read more...] about Big 10 Power Rankings 2-11
Big Ten Power Rankings 12-30
By Paul M. Banks 1. Purdue (12-0, 1-0) Now that conference play has started for what seems like the earliest point in history, it's time to decide who the conference favorite is, and it's pretty obvious as the Boilers are off to their best start since the Glenn "Big Dog" Robinson era 2. Michigan State (9-3) They are a tad overrated. Even in this specific power … [Read more...] about Big Ten Power Rankings 12-30
Big Ten Power Rankings Start of Conf Play
By Paul M. Banks This will be the final week that I can feature only one set of records beside each name. It’s the start of conference play! Meaning I’ll soon be including Big Ten records. Through three weeks of play, the Big Ten is the only Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) conference to feature five 3-0 teams. Four of the Big Ten’s undefeated teams will square off on the … [Read more...] about Big Ten Power Rankings Start of Conf Play
Big Ten Predictions
By the TSB Staff 1.Ohio St. 2. Michigan State 3. Penn St. It will be tight at the top once again this year. Ohio State's Terrell Pryor is going to come into his own this year; combined with an always stout defense, the Buckeyes will be hard to keep from the title. Michigan St. returns 14 starters and will compete for the title if they can find suitable replacements … [Read more...] about Big Ten Predictions
Big Ten Power Rankings
By Paul M. Banks Now that Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago are over, and the cases have been made for the strengths and weaknesses of the league’s 11 teams in the “City of Broad Shoulders,” it’s time to sort the league’s macho men from the weaklings. And, of course these rankings are highly subject to change. Last year’s record (and when applicable, bowl appearance) … [Read more...] about Big Ten Power Rankings