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NFL Draft 2012: Best and worst team-to-player fits

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When newly drafted players join their NFL teams this season, the coaches, system and competition each encounters will have a huge influence on how quickly they can make an impact. Here’s a look at the best and worst fits for players drafted in 2012. Note: this isn’t an assessment of good or bad picks, but rather an analysis of the best and worst marriages between player and … [Read more...] about NFL Draft 2012: Best and worst team-to-player fits

Nebraska QB Taylor Martinez Continues Throwing Progression

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While college students across the nation were enjoying a week-long break from the pressures of schoolwork, Nebraska's Taylor Martinez was doing something quite different. The quarterback, instead of relaxing at the beach, went back home to California and used the time to work on his throwing. Talk about commitment. Martinez worked for three days with quarterback coach … [Read more...] about Nebraska QB Taylor Martinez Continues Throwing Progression

Nebraska spring football: preview of the Cornhuskers offense and defense

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After ending their 2011 campaign with a disappointing defeat at the hands of the South Carolina Gamecocks, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are more than happy to herald in a new season with the return of spring football. Nebraska began its spring football season on March 10 and ran three practices before ending temporarily on March 14. The season has been idle since as players … [Read more...] about Nebraska spring football: preview of the Cornhuskers offense and defense

Northwestern opponents should worry about getting back-doored

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Northwestern is playing some really good offense lately. During their current three-game winning streak, the Wildcats are averaging 80.3 points per game while shooting 53.7 percent from the field, including 46.1 percent from 3-point range. Four different NU players are averaging at least 15 points per game during the stretch: John Shurna (23.0), Dave Sobolewski (17.3), Reggie … [Read more...] about Northwestern opponents should worry about getting back-doored

Battle of NUs: Northwestern outshoots Nebraska

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In what essentially turned into a three-point shooting contest, Northwestern was able to beat Nebraska in the battle from beyond the arc, taking down the Huskers 84-74. The Wildcats shot 45.2 percent from three (14-31) and 12 of their first 13 shots came from beyond the arc. The Huskers relied on the three as well, hitting on 11 of 26 shots for 42.3 percent on the night. … [Read more...] about Battle of NUs: Northwestern outshoots Nebraska

The Five Biggest Stories for Big Ten Basketball Thus Far

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            The Big Ten is having one of the most memorable basketball seasons we've seen in some time. The conference leads the country with five top-25 teams and ranks number one in the RPI/Sagarin ratings. Along with being regarded as the best conference in the nation, the Big Ten is full of intriguing stories. Here are the … [Read more...] about The Five Biggest Stories for Big Ten Basketball Thus Far

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings: Many Happy Returns Edition

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Since Christmas fell on a Sunday this year, today is a day NO ONE is at work. There's no Federal services, no trading on the stock market this Monday. It's December 26th, so if you're a mindless-zombie-worker bee-corporate drone-lemming, I know exactly where you are today- at the mall making your Christmas gift returns. (Remember to take the receipts!) I'm guessing I know … [Read more...] about Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings: Many Happy Returns Edition