Indiana Hoosiers season recap
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...deserves a mention here. Turning point -- Sept. 20 vs. Ball State Things really went south for Indiana after Nate Davis, MiQuale Lewis and the Cardinals visited Bloomington. Ball State exposed defensive deficiencies that would...
Blog | December 15, 2008Motor City Bowl still committed to Big Ten
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg As Ohio State inches closer to a BCS at-large berth...set up a possible matchup with No. 12 Ball State, which plays in the MAC Championship Game...
Blog | December 04, 2008Team-by-team turning points from the season
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Ball State (42-20 loss) The skinny: The Hoosiers felt pretty good about themselves after beating up on two inferior opponents (Western Kentucky and Murray State). But they were ill-prepared for the surging Cardinals...
Blog | November 28, 2008Is the MAC gaining on the Big Ten?
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Northern Illinois) nearly knocked off Big Ten foes. "Ball State could be on its way to a BCS bid this year if the Cardinals win out. Western Michigan had more votes in The...
Blog | November 13, 2008Big Ten mailbag
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...the Badgers need to beat No. 6 Penn State at home to remain in any other rankings...that they do on basketball? Adam Rittenberg: The Ball State loss looks better and better, but I...
Blog | October 07, 2008Big Ten picks for Week 5
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...recent history is working against favorites like Penn State (1-7 in its last eight Big Ten...Michigan State 30, Indiana 21 -- The Hoosiers allowed Ball State's MiQuale Lewis to rush for 166...
Blog | September 25, 2008Big Ten afternoon roundup: Support for IU's Adkins
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...all involved, and my thoughts are certainly with Ball State wide receiver Dante Love and his family. There...
Blog | September 24, 2008Big Ten mailbag
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...possibility. Instead of OSU opening up w/ Youngstown State or another in-state team, the Colorado Buffaloes...Ind., writes: So after that disgusting loss to Ball State is it safe to say the Hoosiers...
Blog | September 23, 2008Big Ten notes: Paterno back to sidelines
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...After spending the second half of last week's win against Temple in the press box, Penn State coach Joe Paterno has no plans to leave the sideline Saturday night against Illinois (ABC, 8 p...
Blog | September 23, 2008A look back at the Week 4 picks
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...ll take it. The Big Ten is turning into a defense-oriented league -- at least outside of State College, where Penn State continues to roll -- so expect some lower scores this week as conference play...
Blog | September 22, 2008Big Ten power rankings
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...t look ahead to mega matchups with Ohio State and Penn State the next two weeks at...and looked great on both sides of the ball. Penn State finally gets a test this week...
Blog | September 22, 2008Big Ten Saturday: Paterno to coach from press box?
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...quick links before the first games kick off. Javon Ringer has been terrific, but for Michigan State to reach its goals, quarterback Brian Hoyer must step up, Joe Rexrode writes in the Lansing State...
Blog | September 20, 2008Big Ten Friday Mailbag
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...comparison. I'm sure at this stage, Ohio State would be happy if the mobile quarterback or...been tested much on either side of the ball this season. The Hawkeyes can solidify their quarterback...
Blog | September 19, 2008Big Ten Morning Briefing: Report shows mistakes, but no cover-up at Iowa
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...s Dave Revsine still has faith in Ohio State quarterback Todd Boeckman and Northwestern's offense and...ll help against Nate Davis and pass-happy Ball State. Injuries continue to sidetrack talented Iowa tight...
Blog | September 19, 2008Big Ten picks for Week 4
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...expect the same Florida Atlantic team that got shut out in the rain last week at Michigan State. Quarterback Rusty Smith and the Owls surge in the Metrodome. But this is a different Minnesota team...
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