A look around the Big Ten
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comWill Ohio State put up a better showing in this year's national championship? Is Iowa's Kirk Ferentz jumping ship for Michigan? Will the Wolverines' seniors finally win a bowl game? Our Big Ten notebook addresses those questions and more.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2007
Idle Buckeyes need more help to gain BCS championship berth
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comThings have fallen into place for Ohio State, which has reentered the BCS title picture without even playing a game, writes Bruce Hooley.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2007Irish can expect whiteout conditions at Beaver Stadium
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comFrom Penn State's whiteout conditions versus Notre Dame to Iowa's fast start to Michigan's misery, the Big Ten is covered here.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2007
Wolverines, Buckeyes healthy heading into showdown
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comThe latest Game of the Century highlights this week's Big Ten notebook.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2006
Versatile Calhoun sparks Badgers attack
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comBrian Calhoun's return to his home state has sparked Wisconsin's run at one last Big Ten title for Barry Alvarez.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2005Michigan defense needs to get tougher
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comFrom Michigan's defensive issues to a promising debut at Wisconsin to a big battle in Iowa, the Big Ten is covered here.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2005
Carr won't say if Hart, Henne will play versus Ohio State
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comWhat's the bowl status for each team? Will Chad Henne and Mike Hart play versus Ohio State? Is Minnesota going to go winless in the Big Ten? It's all covered in the Big Ten notebook.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2007
Hart's comments don't sit well with Dantonio, Michigan State
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comWhy is Michigan State steamed at Mike Hart and Michigan? Will Illinois be able to run versus Ohio State? Is JoePa going to retire at the end of the year? These topics and more are covered in the Big Ten notebook.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2007
Nittany Lions face secondary issues
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comFrom Mark Dantonio's countdown clock for Michigan to Penn State's struggling defense, the Big Ten is covered here.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2007
Badgers look to bounce back against top-ranked Buckeyes
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comWisconsin has had Ohio State's number in their past few meetings. But can these Badgers stop a rolling Buckeyes squad? Bruce Hooley investigates.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2007Michigan looking to heal; Northwestern, Illinois looking for bowl eligibility
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comThe showcase game in the Big Ten is Ohio State-Penn State, but the weekend slate is full of meaningful games for other conference teams, writes Bruce Hooley.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2007
Penn State's defense, Happy Valley crowd should test Ohio State
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comOhio State hasn't lost a regular season game since 2005. The opponent? Penn State. Joe Paterno's Lions will get another shot at the undefeated, top-ranked Buckeyes on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2007Wisconsin gets break from conference competition after consecutive losses
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comFrom Wisconsin's attempts to get its season back on track to Illinois' matchup with Michigan to Penn State's Jekyll and Hyde conundrum, the Big Ten is covered here.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2007
Loss to Florida still resonating with revamped Ohio State
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comAfter the NFL draft depleted much of Ohio State's offense, few people expected to see the Buckeyes at the top of the Big Ten, let alone the nation. But one of the aftereffects of losing to Florida in the BCS Championship Game is renewed motivation.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2007Illinois exceeding expectations, Penn State falling short
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comFrom overviews to midseason MVPs to what's next, the Big Ten team-by-team breakdowns have the first half of the season covered.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2007
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