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Notre Dame Does Not Need Big Ten Expansion

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The identity of the Notre Dame football program always has been one-of-a-kind. So now the question posed to university administrators, alumni, fans and athletes, “Does being independent in football weigh enough as part of our tradition?” The answer could determine how stubborn the Irish can be toward joining the Big Ten Conference -- and all of college football is … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Does Not Need Big Ten Expansion

Big Ten Tournament Preview, Predictions

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By Jeff Ghiringhelli, Paul M. Banks, David Kay, Jake McCormick It's all about the NCAA Tournament bubble. That is typically the main storyline in power conference tournaments such as the Big Ten. The teams at the top of the conference (Ohio State, Purdue, Michigan State, and Wisconsin) are all locks for the Big Dance. Teams such as Illinois and Minnesota will likely need two … [Read more...] about Big Ten Tournament Preview, Predictions

Michigan State’s Season On The Line Sunday

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By Jeff Ghiringhelli Sunday's marquis matchup between Michigan State and Purdue was already full of storylines. Robbie Hummel added another on Wednesday night when he went down with a torn ACL at Minnesota. Hummel's knee buckled awkwardly on a drive to the basket, and an MRI taken yesterday confirmed that he will be out for the rest of the season. This is obviously … [Read more...] about Michigan State’s Season On The Line Sunday

Michigan State vs. Purdue Preview

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By Jeff Ghiringhelli The Michigan State Spartans just got through with a week they would like to forget. Consecutive road games at Wisconsin and Illinois resulted in losses, and to cap it all off the Spartans lost star point guard Kalin Lucas to a sprained ankle. The only way for MSU to forget about the past week is to go out and get a win tonight against Big Ten rivals … [Read more...] about Michigan State vs. Purdue Preview

Big Ten Power Rankings 12-10

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By Paul M. Banks 1. Purdue (8-0) Matt Painter has to be considered one of the top young coaches in the game today. Making the Gene Keady coaching tree looking even stronger. Here he is in his own words. 2. Michigan State (7-2) What a uninspiring, ho-hum preconference season so far. The nice win over Gonzaga is cancelled out by their flat and unexciting wins over … [Read more...] about Big Ten Power Rankings 12-10

College Football Live Blog, Part 2! Now With More Night Games!

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We're back for the evening, and it's been a "great" day of football so far.  You know, unless you happen to like Illinois.  Then you're surly.  I'm not saying...I'm just saying. You can expect to see some commentary on a lot of games this evening, including, but not limited to: Iowa at Penn St. Notre Dame at Purdue Texas Tech at Houston Should be fun, come on in … [Read more...] about College Football Live Blog, Part 2! Now With More Night Games!

Big Ten Power Rankings

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By Paul M. Banks Now that Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago are over, and the cases have been made for the strengths and weaknesses of the league’s 11 teams in the “City of Broad Shoulders,” it’s time to sort the league’s macho men from the weaklings. And, of course these rankings are highly subject to change. Last year’s record (and when applicable, bowl appearance) … [Read more...] about Big Ten Power Rankings

Exclusive with Gene Keady

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Paul M. Banks Current Big Ten analyst Gene Keady is a former basketball coach and NFL quarterback. That’s right, Keady was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 19th round with the 223rd pick overall in 1958. However, he’s most notable for being the head basketball coach at Purdue University from 1980 to 2005 and his famous combover hairstyle. Keady became the … [Read more...] about Exclusive with Gene Keady