At the annual Big Ten football kick-off luncheon, Michigan State QB Kirk Cousins gave a speech that elicited a standing ovation. Of all the players and coaches who spoke, it was only the words of the Spartans leader who inspired such a reaction. The video is after the jump (h/t to The Only Colors, SB Nation's State blog) Earlier that morning, when he spoke to rotating … [Read more...] about Michigan State QB Kirk Cousins is Very Good at Life (Video)
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Michigan St.’s Kirk Cousins Reads Your Criticism of Him and His Team
At the annual Big Ten football kick-off luncheon, Michigan State QB Kirk Cousins gave a speech that elicited a standing ovation. Of all the players and coaches who spoke, it was only his words that inspired such a reaction. Earlier that morning, when he spoke to rotating journalists at the conference media days, he again stood out as one of the best public speakers. "I'll … [Read more...] about Michigan St.’s Kirk Cousins Reads Your Criticism of Him and His Team
Big 10 Announces List of Players Attending 2011 Kickoff Luncheon
Yesterday, the Big Ten announced the 36 college players scheduled to attend the 2011 Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon, Friday, July 29, at McCormick Place in Chicago. The 40th annual event will mark the University of Nebraska’s first official appearance as a member of the Big Ten Conference and serves as the beginning to the 2011 football season. The event features all 12 conference … [Read more...] about Big 10 Announces List of Players Attending 2011 Kickoff Luncheon
#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
Iowa’s Ricky Stanzi Named to National QB Award Semifinal List
The Davey O’Brien Foundation announced today that Iowa senior quarterback Ricky Stanzi is one of 16 semifinalists for the 2010 Dave O’Brien National Quarterback Award. Robinson is joined by Big Ten signal callers Kirk Cousins (Michigan State), Denard Robinson (Michigan) and Terrelle Pryor (Ohio State) on the semifinalist list. Stanzi (6-4, 230) also earned honorable mention … [Read more...] about Iowa’s Ricky Stanzi Named to National QB Award Semifinal List
Northwestern Loses Thriller to Michigan State, but Attendance Improving
As important as it is for Northwestern to win games this college football season, it's maybe even more important they sell tickets this season. Attendance at Ryan Field has been a big issue in recent years, and the University's athletic department sought to remedy that with the new "Northwestern: Chicago's Big Ten Team" ad campaign in August. Although they're still not … [Read more...] about Northwestern Loses Thriller to Michigan State, but Attendance Improving
QB Kirk Cousins leads Michigan State to 1st in Big 10
Sometimes when you write something, it becomes MORE relevant later than at the time you published it. This exclusive with Michigan State quarterback Michigan State, an interview I conducted and later published in August, is actually more on point today than when it first went live back in the summer. I have to admit it, I'm drinking the green colored Kool-Aid being … [Read more...] about QB Kirk Cousins leads Michigan State to 1st in Big 10
Undefeated Michigan State Football: Not Bad for a “Basketball School”
On the banks of the Red Cedar there's a school that's known to sports fans. Their specialty is basketball, and the Spartans also play great hockey. Excuse me for taking the Michigan State fight song, and changing the lyrics. But when people think about MSU sports, Tom Izzo's hoops program comes to mind first. Six Final Fours in 11 years will do that. But after beating a very … [Read more...] about Undefeated Michigan State Football: Not Bad for a “Basketball School”
2010 Big Ten QB Power Rankings
It's Big Ten Media Day! The first of two actually! You know what that means: football season will soon be here! So let's talk shop. By Paul M. Banks 1. Terelle Pryor, Ohio State. No surprise here. You know all about this kid. But seriously, WHY DIDNT THEY BRING HIM TO MEDIA DAY??? 2. Scott Tolzien, Wisconsin. Has little to no NFL potential, and he's about as exciting … [Read more...] about 2010 Big Ten QB Power Rankings
Big Ten QB Power Rankings
By Paul M. Banks The Big Ten has a historical reputation for being a “black and blue” type conference like the old NFC Central in the NFL. Woody Hayes and his “3 yards and a cloud of dust” comes to mind. But today, it’s all about the spread-option, and having a quarterback who can run the ball almost as well, or better than he can throw it. The Big Ten’s best are the guys … [Read more...] about Big Ten QB Power Rankings