Believe it or not, the college football season is a quarter over, and we are only a week away from the kick-off of Big Ten conference play! With only three games played this season, it may seem a bit soon to be handing out letter grades, but these first three weeks can be very telling as to what may be in store for the rest of the season. Each team will receive a letter … [Read more...] about Big Ten Football Quarterly Review
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Michigan Looks to Bounce Back After Bama
After a receiving a thorough beat down from Alabama last week, Michigan is looking to get back to their winning ways this Saturday against Air Force. A home opener against a weak opponent is the perfect hangover remedy for a team coming off a tough loss. With Fitzgerald Toussaint off of suspension and Denard Robinson’s poor play against Alabama, don’t expect the Wolverines to … [Read more...] about Michigan Looks to Bounce Back After Bama
Will the Big 10 give Penn State the boot?
In the wake of the Jerry Sandusky trial and the cover-up by Penn State officials of the fact that Jerry Sandusky was sexually abusing children, there has been much speculation on what the future holds for the Penn State football program. What sanctions will the program face? Will the Paterno statue be taken down? Will the NCAA remove the football team from the school … [Read more...] about Will the Big 10 give Penn State the boot?
Big Ten conference bigger player in national football power structure
There were a lot of topics on the table of discussion in last week's Big 10 meetings. First and foremost, is the rapid move towards a four team playoff in college football, which could get here in a couple years. I asked Northwestern Athletic Director Jim Phillips what his biggest takeaways were from the meetings. "Couple things – tremendous collaboration between all 12 … [Read more...] about Big Ten conference bigger player in national football power structure
Preview: #6 Michigan State versus #10 Ohio State
Michigan State’s New Year’s Resolutions: Buckle Down Before Big Ten Play
'Tis the season, my friends, and as 2012 approaches, a few new items may be on Tom Izzo and the Spartans’ “Wish List.” With conference play starting soon, here are a few things that Michigan State will be looking to fine-tune in time for big, bad Big Ten play. … [Read more...] about Michigan State’s New Year’s Resolutions: Buckle Down Before Big Ten Play
Nebraska Cornhuskers-Iowa Hawkeyes Rivalry: Tom Osborne is Excited
On the last Friday of November in Lincoln, Neb., the college football teams from the University of Iowa and the University of Nebraska will square off in the first of what is expected to be a long and competitive and entertaining rivalry between one of the Big Ten Conference’s original member institutions and the league’s most recent addition. It could be the beginning of a … [Read more...] about Nebraska Cornhuskers-Iowa Hawkeyes Rivalry: Tom Osborne is Excited
Northwestern moves to 6-5, gains bowl eligibility
Four weeks ago, Northwestern had hit rock bottom. The ‘Cats were 2-5 after a five-game losing streak – blowing substantial leads in several of those games – and were on the verge of a losing record, which would have ended the streak of four consecutive years of bowl eligibility. With a four-game winning streak, … [Read more...] about Northwestern moves to 6-5, gains bowl eligibility