It's officially "back to school" season as another round of Big Ten Football Media Days has begun. You know what it means, college football season is now within striking distance. And it's a new era in the Big Ten, a conference championship game, new divisions, and a new member with a storied history, the Nebraska Cornhuskers. But the old is always good too. We love our … [Read more...] about Big Ten Football Media Day: Notable Quotables, Nuggets and Tidbits
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2011 Big Ten QB Power Rankings: Preseason Edition
There's four good teams in the Big Ten this season and five more that could be good or just blah. You can call it parity (just don't call it PARODY, I HATE when people make that mistake, it isn't Weird Al Yankovic playing college football here) or you can call it mediocrity. The talent at quarterback is anything but mediocre though. There's dual threats everywhere you look, and … [Read more...] about 2011 Big Ten QB Power Rankings: Preseason Edition
Big 10 Football Power Rankings: 2011 Inaugural Edition
Yes, hate the names of the two new divisions as much as everyone else. How did that atrocity happen? I don't know, let's not talk about it anymore and just move on to the fact that the Nebraska Cornhuskers are here now, and they arrived just in time to strengthen the Big Ten. At the exact same time that the Ohio State Buckeyes deteriorate into a real life college football … [Read more...] about Big 10 Football Power Rankings: 2011 Inaugural Edition
Iowa Hawkeyes Land Pair on Preseason All-American Teams
Can college football season get here already? Well, I know it's get closer when media releases like this hit my inbox. Two University of Iowa football players earned preseason All-America recognition. Offensive lineman Riley Reiff has been named Playboy preseason All-America first team. Reiff and wide receiver Marvin McNutt, Jr., (Isn't that the most fun name you've ever … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes Land Pair on Preseason All-American Teams
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Iowa Hawkeyes Again Load up on Offensive Linemen
After a somewhat disappointing 8-5 season, the Iowa Hawkeye football team was anxious to improve over the offseason. Head coach Kirk Ferentz and his staff did exactly what one would expect them to do — build a tough offensive line. That’s of course what Hawkeye football is about, as they’ve had an offensive lineman drafted nearly every year — most recently Bryan Bulaga. The … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes Again Load up on Offensive Linemen
Understanding Northwestern’s Recent Dominance Over the Iowa Hawkeyes
Everyone has a foil- someone or something they just can't get the best of. Dr. Claw had Inspector Gadget, Charlie Brown had Lucy, and her placekick holds; and I have the various forms of fried chicken. And the Iowa Hawkeyes have the Northwestern Wildcats. On Saturday, the Cats once again ruined the Hawks college football season. Last year they defeated No. 8 (AP) Iowa … [Read more...] about Understanding Northwestern’s Recent Dominance Over the Iowa Hawkeyes
Adam Robinson Continues Run of Solid Iowa Running Backs
Great tailbacks and the Iowa Hawkeyes football program have been like young Caucasian girls sporting giant, over-sized sunglasses. Another one pops up all the time, and the trend shows no sign of stopping. Shonn Greene is now with the New York Jets in the NFL, after winning Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year in 2008. Ladell Betts is having a nice pro career with the … [Read more...] about Adam Robinson Continues Run of Solid Iowa Running Backs
#13 Iowa-Northwestern: Brutally Honest Game Preview
"Human identity is no longer defined by what one does, but by what one owns. But we've discovered that owning things and consuming things does not satisfy our longing for meaning. We've learned that piling up material goods cannot fill the emptiness of lives which have no confidence or purpose." These words were delivered to the American people on July 15th, 1979 … [Read more...] about #13 Iowa-Northwestern: Brutally Honest Game Preview
#5 Michigan State-#18 Iowa: Brutally Honest Game Preview
One thing I have always wanted to see in my lifetime is a season where Michigan State football is REALLY good. Not 1999's 10-2, Citrus Bowl winning good, but actually a player on the national scene. Like they are in basketball. I also haven't fulfilled my lifetime dream of singing a duet with a Muppet, but that's another story. Biggie “somehow your words just hypnotize me” … [Read more...] about #5 Michigan State-#18 Iowa: Brutally Honest Game Preview