Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Taylor Martinez, sometimes referred to as "T-Mart" or "T-Magic" has a tendency to polarize Husker fans with his play. There are some fans who only know the guy thrust into the Heisman race after setting a NU QB record for rushing yards (241) versus Kansas State, the frosh record for passing yards in a game, and becoming the only Husker signal … [Read more...] about How Good/Bad Could Nebraska QB Taylor Martinez Be in 2011?
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Future Big 10 Expansion? Playoff System? Legendary Purdue QB Mark Herrmann’s Thoughts
Former Purdue Boilermakers and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Mark Herrmann was the first to throw for both 8,000 and 9,000 career passing yards. That record has since been broken numerous times, but he's a perfect example of how the game of college football has evolved. And the perfect person to talk with on where the game is evolving next. I had such a discussion with … [Read more...] about Future Big 10 Expansion? Playoff System? Legendary Purdue QB Mark Herrmann’s Thoughts
Nebraska’s Bo Pelini: Media Day Gaffe Sounds Like Freudian Slip
This year has seen more scandal in college sports than any other in recent memory. And given today's media landscape, this malfeasance and corruption is getting much more coverage than ever. Which has opened the door for discussions on whether or not it's time to pay college football and college basketball players. This is not one of those discussions. What follows is a … [Read more...] about Nebraska’s Bo Pelini: Media Day Gaffe Sounds Like Freudian Slip
Fickell isn’t Jim Tressel, and that’s just the way he wants it
The Sports Bank's, Jeff Beck, reporting from day two of Big Ten Football Media Day in Chicago. It was late, 11 p.m. on a Friday night a week and a half after Jim Tressel had been dismissed as head coach of the Ohio State program, when an undoubtedly drained Luke Fickell worked alone in his office. Much had transpired in that week and a half. In the blink of an eye, the … [Read more...] about Fickell isn’t Jim Tressel, and that’s just the way he wants it
Darkhorse Heisman Candidate: Northwestern’s Dan Persa?
The 2011 Big Ten preseason is underway. And it kicked off in a “BIG” way. This season includes the inaugural conference divisions named Legends and Leaders, the addition of a 12th team the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and absence of a head coach in a red sweater vest. One player the conference is happy to have back is a candidate for nearly every major quarterback award including the … [Read more...] about Darkhorse Heisman Candidate: Northwestern’s Dan Persa?
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
Jerry Kill ready, excited about transition at Minnesota
Despite being in the MAC, Jerry Kill had some success against the Big Ten in his three-year tenure with Northern Illinois. Kill’s Huskies beat Purdue in 2009, and beat Minnesota in 2010, which was one of the major factors in the firing of Tim Brewster. Now, Kill has begun to turn around the Minnesota program he beat 10 months ago. But Kill doesn’t think success at NIU will … [Read more...] about Jerry Kill ready, excited about transition at Minnesota
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
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