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Big Ten Friday Mailbag

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Happy Friday to all. Let's see what's on your mind.  Adam from Phoenix writes: The 2008 Buckeyes look simila...

Blog | September 19, 2008

Big Ten nonconference scheduling on the rise?

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Other reasons for optimism: Minnesota, which historically feasts on cupcakes more than any other BCS program, plays Cal next year and Colorado in 2012. Washington State also should be better by the time the Gophers...

Blog | September 17, 2008

Big Ten power rankings

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...s 7-point loss to Cal looks better after the Golden Bears stomped Washington State. 6. Iowa...

Blog | September 08, 2008

Big Ten in the polls: Few surprises

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...both polls -- I had them at No. 24 in my rankings -- and soon could be bumped by Cal and East Carolina. Looking at the overall talent, Illinois is clearly one of the nation's 25...

Blog | September 02, 2008

Big Ten teleconference notes: JoePa says Oregon State blew it

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...against Murray State. Michigan State running back Javon Ringer racked up 102 yards on kickoff returns before Cal started kicking away from him in last week's game. Despite the pounding Ringer takes at his...

Blog | September 02, 2008

A look at Week 2

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Schmitt. Better discipline also is a priority for the Spartans after being penalized for 82 yards against Cal. Michigan State has scored 47 points or more in its last four meetings with Eastern Michigan. Miami...

Blog | September 02, 2008

Big Ten Power Rankings

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Dell (202 receiving yards) and running back Javon Ringer (200 all-purpose yards) on the road against Cal. 6. Michigan: There's a ton of work to do on offense, and the transition at quarterback...

Blog | September 02, 2008

Big Ten Morning Briefing: Threet could get starting nod

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Detroit Free Press. Gap control will be a focus for Michigan State's defense after the Cal loss, Shannon Shelton writes in the Detroit Free Press. Heralded Minnesota freshman quarterback MarQueis Gray must re...

Blog | September 02, 2008

aReviewing the Week 1 predictions

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...defensive struggles were a bit of a surprise, as were Utah's special-teams breakdowns. MICHIGAN STATE-CALIFORNIA My pick: California 33, Michigan State 28 Game result: California 38, Michigan State 31 20-20 hindsight...

Blog | September 01, 2008

Five Big Ten lessons from Week 1

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...the first three quarters against Missouri and couldn't recover. Michigan State couldn't keep up with Cal's running backs and fell short in Berkeley. Michigan's offense was generally a mess and the...

Blog | August 31, 2008

Big Ten Mini-Mailbag: Off to Ann Arbor

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Enjoy. Matthew from Canton, Mich., writes: How can you pick against Michigan State in their game against Cal? State is more consistent, and has a well proven running back, quarterback, and O-Line. the Defense...

Blog | August 29, 2008

Big Ten Wish List: 10 things I want to see

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...waste time producing highlights. The Michigan State running back should be a factor on kickoff returns against Cal, and he could break a big one and make Spartans fans momentarily forget about Devin Thomas. 6...

Blog | August 29, 2008

Spartans defense is prepared for Cal's Best

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...ohs and ahs in the film room as Justin Kershaw and his fellow Michigan State defenders watched Cal's dynamic running back Jahvid Best. The Spartans had seen this movie before. Every day in practice...

Blog | August 28, 2008

Chanticleers, Penguins and Black Bears, oh my!

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...college football fans have some knowledge of Missouri, Cal, Utah, Syracuse, Northern Illinois and maybe even Akron...football team under Paterno in 1970. MAINE BLACK BEARS (at Iowa) Location: Orono, Maine (125 miles northeast...

Blog | August 28, 2008

Big Ten picks for Week 1

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...go with experience here, and Utah has plenty. California 33, Michigan State 28: Cal's decision to start mobile sophomore quarterback Kevin...

Blog | August 28, 2008