When looking at the Big Ten conference standings, and trying to figure out the hierarchy for the college football bowl system, I can't help but think of one of my favorite lines from the '80s movie "Fletch." "I'd say we're in a gray area." "How gray?" "Charcoal." We do know this however- the Big Ten bellcow is still Wisconsin (get it bellcow, dairy state?). The … [Read more...] about Big 10 Bowl Projections; Much Hinges on Wisconsin Badgers
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Ohio State Running Back Charged with Assault, Brags About It
Ohio State tailback Jaamal Berry has now been charged with misdemeanor assault and disorderly conduct, for punching a man in the face and then bragging about it; according to a police report. Well, at least he didn't brag about it. Berry has been suspended from the Buckeyes football team for "violation of the university's student-athlete code of conduct." An Ohio St. … [Read more...] about Ohio State Running Back Charged with Assault, Brags About It
Big 10 Football Power Rankings: Mediocrity, Parity, Blah Edition
There are only two times when doing a power rankings can be fun- way early in the season/preseason, or when everything is jumbled, disorganized chaos and blah. Doing a power rankings when the hierarchy is clear cut is a practice strictly for centrist, vanilla losers. In the current Big Ten football world, mediocrity, blahness, national irrelevance, and parity reign. And … [Read more...] about Big 10 Football Power Rankings: Mediocrity, Parity, Blah Edition
Ohio State to Honor Eddie George, Make Stadium Scarlet
The Ohio State Buckeyes are off this week, but they are planning a “Scarlet Out” for their next game, Oct. 29, when the Buckeyes host the #4 Wisconsin Badgers in an 8 p.m. ET kickoff. They'll also honor Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George at halftime. The Ohio State Department of Athletics is encouraging all fans to dress warm, but to dress in scarlet for Homecoming. When … [Read more...] about Ohio State to Honor Eddie George, Make Stadium Scarlet
Buckeyes John Simon Bright Spot in Mediocre Ohio St. Season
The Ohio State Buckeyes are having a very mediocre season. Their win at Illinois Saturday saved their season. It put them back over .500 and in the discussion for at least a minor bowl. Their offense is still terrible, but their defense has been very strong. John Simon’s aggressive, relentless pursuit of the opposition is a big reason why. The junior defensive tackle from … [Read more...] about Buckeyes John Simon Bright Spot in Mediocre Ohio St. Season
OSU Buckeyes WR Devier Posey Must Sit Another 5 Games
As bad as things have been for the Ohio State Buckeyes offense this season, they're probably not getting better any time soon. Possibly the most important on-the-field member of the Tattoo five, their best receiver by far, Devier Posey isn't coming back until he serves another five game suspension. This statement from Ohio St. AD Gene Smith says it all about what they're … [Read more...] about OSU Buckeyes WR Devier Posey Must Sit Another 5 Games
Big Ten Football 2011 Power Rankings: Conference Season Kick-off Edition
College football is in mid-season form as Big Ten play begins this week. The Illini are 4-0 for the first time since 1951, and they just completed their first undefeated non-conference season since 2001. That's all we really need for an intro- let's get to the rankings. 1.) Wisconsin Badgers (4-0) Have put in the most impressive offensive and defensive performance so far … [Read more...] about Big Ten Football 2011 Power Rankings: Conference Season Kick-off Edition
Wolverines, Illini Enter Top 25; Buckeyes, Spartans Drop Out
The Big Ten saw two teams drop out of the national polls this week; only to be replaced by two different teams. The Michigan Wolverines, who were on the cusp of the rankings last week, entered for the first time this college football season at #22. Fresh off their 31-3 pasting of their little sister Eastern Michigan from slightly down the road, the Wolverines will take on … [Read more...] about Wolverines, Illini Enter Top 25; Buckeyes, Spartans Drop Out