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Next Ndamukong Suh: Michigan Wolverines Mike Martin? Possibly?

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Detroit Lions DL Ndamukong Suh was fined $20,000 by the NFL Wednesday for a hit on Cincinnati quarterback Andy Dalton, Suh's third fine of this sort in the past year. He was obviously upset, tweeting before practice: "$20,000REALLY???!!!!!!… #NFL #BIGFAIL" The reigning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year grabbed the Bengals rookie ginger-haired quarterback after he released the … [Read more...] about Next Ndamukong Suh: Michigan Wolverines Mike Martin? Possibly?

With Nebraska Cornhuskers in Big 10, All “NU” Rivalry with Northwestern Developing?

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There's a new college football team which simply has a "N" on it's helmet in the Big Ten this year. This year, the addition of the Nebraska Cornhuskers means we have a new NU in the league. Contrary to popular practice/belief, the Northwestern Wildcats are NU, not NWU or NW as you'll sometimes hear/see on ESPN. The school chant is "Go U, NU!" The Cats and Cornhuskers haven't … [Read more...] about With Nebraska Cornhuskers in Big 10, All “NU” Rivalry with Northwestern Developing?

Big 10 Football to Play 9 Game Conference Schedule starting in 2017

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Big Ten football announced today that the conference will move to a nine-game Big Ten schedule beginning in 2017. “Today’s announcement is another significant step for the Big Ten,” Purdue athletics director Morgan Burke said. “Nothing beats two conference teams getting after one another on Saturdays, and I know our fans will embrace the additional Big Ten matchup.” Only … [Read more...] about Big 10 Football to Play 9 Game Conference Schedule starting in 2017

2010 Big Ten Power Rankings

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1. Ohio State- Yes, it's kind of boring that the 5 time consecutive conference champion is the overwhelming favorite yet again. But this is not a boring team, they're a legitimate national title contender. Half their secondary is nominated for the Thorpe Award (nation's best DB), half their DL should be taken in the first couple rounds of the NFL Draft, They have the two best … [Read more...] about 2010 Big Ten Power Rankings

Big Ten Media Day 1 Wrap Up – Bigwig Edition

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While the coaches were guilty of a lot of your typical coach-speak -- interjected with humor and frivolity too, though -- the heavy hitters at the first day of Media Day were certainly Bill Carollo (the Big Ten Coordinator of Officials), Mark Silverman (The Big Ten Network President) and Jim Delany (the Big Ten Conference commissioner). Carollo and Silverman were two of the … [Read more...] about Big Ten Media Day 1 Wrap Up – Bigwig Edition