Currently one the best defenses in all of college football lives in Iowa City right now. The Iowa Hawkeyes lead the nation in total defense (227.5), rank third in rushing defense (65.5) and fifth in scoring defense (12.0). Much of that has to do with their defensive line, which rivals Alabama as quite possibly the nation's best. Led by the All-World Adrian Clayborn, and … [Read more...] about Iowa’s Defensive Line: Nation’s Best?
12th Big Ten Team
Illinois and Missouri Square Off in the Arch Rivalry Game
The Arch Rivalry game really is a misnomer. The Missouri Tigers have taken down the Illinois Fighting Illini in 16 of the 23 times they have played, and have won all five of the games since the "rivalry" started back up in the early 2000's. For whatever reason, since the Illini have dominated the Border War basketball series (winning 20-of-28 matchups), everyone seems … [Read more...] about Illinois and Missouri Square Off in the Arch Rivalry Game
Big Ten Divisions give little regard to rivalry
Well, I guess there's no point in watching the Big Ten Network division announcement show now? The divisions are already leaked: Michigan, Nebraska, Iowa, Michigan State, Northwestern and Minnesota. Ohio State, Penn State, Wisconsin, Purdue, Indiana and Illinois … [Read more...] about Big Ten Divisions give little regard to rivalry
Big Ten’s 12th Team Announcement- Rutgers, Syracuse or Pittsburgh?
by Peter Christian Part II - Who to choose Yesterday, I discussed what criteria the Big Ten should follow in searching and ultimately selecting a 12th team. Today, I examine which teams are the best candidates. To read Part I, click here. Later today, the conference will make an announcement on whether there are officially picking up a new team or not, with Rutgers, … [Read more...] about Big Ten’s 12th Team Announcement- Rutgers, Syracuse or Pittsburgh?
The Big Ten Needs a 12th Team Part I
by Peter Christian Part I - How to Choose Late last week University of Wisconsin Athletic Director Barry Alvarez grabbed some headlines (and made Big Ten commissioner Jim Delaney look like a massive tool, wait, he does that on his own, well, you get my point) when he announced that the Big Ten has begun a search to add another team into its storied athletic conference and … [Read more...] about The Big Ten Needs a 12th Team Part I