Best case-worst case rewind: Wisconsin
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...some goodwill among Wisconsin fans, and the Badgers head into the 2010 season with legit BCS bowl hopes. Worst-case synopsis: There's no clarity at quarterback for the second straight year and the defense...
Blog | December 21, 2009Wrapping up the Big Ten regular season
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...games, eight in come-from-behind fashion. Michigan and Notre Dame provided an entertaining shootout, which elevated hopes before both traditional powerhouses went kaput. Purdue ended long slides against ranked teams and at Michigan Stadium...
Blog | December 08, 2009Big Ten lunch links
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...at Illinois after another lousy season, Loren Tate writes in The (Champaign) News-Gazette. Chris Maragos and his Wisconsin teammates hope to make a statement in the Champs Sports Bowl, Jeff Potrykus writes in the...
Blog | December 08, 2009My Heisman Trophy ballot
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...elsewhere for my selections. And like fellow bloggers Chris Low and Tim Griffin, I struggled with the...the Heisman goes to a non-quarterback. I hope this is the year
Blog | December 08, 2009Eight players suspended from MSU team
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.comMichigan State has suspended eight football players in the wake of a fight at a campus residence hall.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Big Ten recruiting scorecard: Nov. 30
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...at a high level and landed several solid prospects during the season. Among them is wide receiver Chris Hawkins, who could make an immediate impact in 2010. Running back Josh Huff from Texas also is...
Blog | November 30, 2009Big Ten mailblog
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Adam Rittenberg: Good question, John. Wisconsin freshman linebacker Chris Borland has been an impact player all season...a Purdue alum, I am encouraged by Danny Hope's fiery/positive/aggressive attitude. He's done...
Blog | November 10, 2009Big Ten picks: Week 10
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Wisconsin defense led by O'Brien Schofield and Chris Borland blossom in the second half. Michigan State...Tim Hiller in check and keeps its bowl hopes alive heading into a crucial game at Purdue...
Blog | November 05, 2009Explanation on Minnesota's final touchdown
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg I hope I wasn't the only one scratching my...tight end Nick Tow-Arnett. Michigan State cornerback Chris L. Rucker delivered a huge hit on Tow...
Blog | November 02, 2009Slimmed-down Smith goes to work for Boilers
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...it was Brian Alford. Then Isaac Jones. Then Chris Daniels. Then Vinny Sutherland. Then Taylor Stubblefield and...s having," Purdue first-year head coach Danny Hope said. "He saw the opportunity and really seized...
Blog | October 28, 2009Big Ten mailblog
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...flag on Michigan State's Jeremy Ware, but the officials absolutely got it right when they called Chris L. Rucker for holding in the final minute. Onto your questions. R.J. from Des Moines, Iowa...
Blog | October 27, 2009What we learned in the Big Ten: Week 7
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...continued their fabulous play against Northwestern, and cornerback Chris L. Rucker forced a key turnover for the...arguably the league's two hottest teams. 4. Hope in the Hoosier State -- As in, Danny Hope...
Blog | October 18, 2009Recapping the early Big Ten games
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Hope and the Boilermakers. Michigan State 24, Northwestern 14 -- Both of these defenses are improving with every game, but Michigan State made more plays in the second half to continue its hot streak. Cornerback Chris...
Blog | October 17, 2009Big Ten lunch links
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...season. Check out Pryor's full interview here (registration required). Michigan State cornerback Chris L. Rucker redeemed himself last week and hopes he has turned a corner, Steve Grinczel writes in The Grand Rapids Press...
Blog | October 08, 2009Big Ten lunch links
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin linebacker and Ohio native Chris Borland never liked the Buckeyes and didn't...The (Lafayette) Journal and Courier. Boilers coach Danny Hope is shuffling his practice plan again, Stacy Clardie...
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