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. Expect a lot of conference teams to be ranked in the 30s and 20s overall in the nation. On the … [Read more...] about Big 10 Football Season Predictions and Projections
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#19 Michigan State Spartans: College Football 77 in 77
This year in East Lansing, it's all about "P4RB" meaning "Prepare for Rose Bowl" for the Michigan State Spartans. It's a slogan you'll find displayed on t-shirts within the program. It originated during a presentation during a winter meeting. The presentation was made by Running Backs Coach Mike Salem's brother Wade. "At the end of his talk, he brought up a slide that said … [Read more...] about #19 Michigan State Spartans: College Football 77 in 77
#29 Penn State Nittany Lions: College Football 77 in 77
Every year at Big Ten media days, JoePa on dais is one of the biggest highlights. There is always the token ghoulish question about his health/age. It happened again this year. He has a good time with reporters on it. And I'm not sure how much of his confused old man bit is contrived and how much of it is genuine. -JoePa when asked about his contract: "Is this the last … [Read more...] about #29 Penn State Nittany Lions: College Football 77 in 77
Michigan State QB Kirk Cousins is Very Good at Life (Video)
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)
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 Ten Football Media Day: Notable Quotables, Nuggets and Tidbits
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
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
#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
Jerel Worthy leads #5 Michigan State’s All-Star Defensive Line
Undefeated Michigan State is having their best season in a generation, rekindling warm memories of the glory days under Biggie "somehow your words just hypnotize me" Munn and Duffy Daugherty. Back then, the East Lansing school won five national titles during a 15 year span (1951-1966). The last national title winning team was known for their "Kill Bubba" chant, glorifying … [Read more...] about Jerel Worthy leads #5 Michigan State’s All-Star Defensive Line