Illini trailing in shootout with Cincinnati
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...might not be nearly enough today. Juice Williams and his weapons are moving the ball well against Cincinnati, racking up 267 yards and dominating possession time (21:04-8:56). Illinois got the start it...
Blog | November 27, 2009Illinois-Cincinnati pregame notes
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...you ready for today's Illinois-Cincinnati clash (ABC, noon ET), courtesy of ESPN's Stats & Information group. Tony Pike will get the start at quarterback for the Bearcats, who have received great play from...
Blog | November 27, 2009Illinois' Benn still looks for breakout game
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...stage one final time. And while most will tune in (ABC, noon ET) to watch No. 5 Cincinnati, the Illini recognize what's at stake. "This is where certain players show their true colors, as...
Blog | November 25, 2009What to watch in the Big Ten: Week 13
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...this year, but they can notch another win against a top 5 opponent as they visit undefeated Cincinnati on Friday (ABC, noon ET). An Illinois win would kill Cincinnati's slim hopes of reaching the...
Blog | November 24, 2009Big Ten pick: Week 13
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...nationally in rushing, and Cincinnati seems vulnerable against the run right now. Running backs Mikel Leshoure and Jason Ford keep Illinois in this one for a while, but the Bearcats offense eventually proves to...
Blog | November 24, 2009Big Ten rooting interest: Nov. 7
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...but struggling to beat Vanderbilt should carry a penalty. Cincinnati to lose or struggle to beat UConn. The Hawkeyes would like to get the Bearcats off their backs, especially given the national love affair...
Blog | November 04, 2009Big Ten in the BCS: Iowa stays at No. 4
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...have a new team on their heels. Iowa maintained a decent edge over Cincinnati for the fourth spot, but the Bearcats are ranked two spots higher in the Harris Poll and improved to fifth...
Blog | November 02, 2009Blogger debate: Cincinnati vs. Ohio State
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...the Bearcats in history, tradition, resources and facilities. But college football is becoming a what-have-you-done-for-me-lately sport, and it's hard to argue against the fact that Cincinnati is...
Blog | October 30, 2009Blogger debate: Iowa vs. Cincinnati
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...has flaws. The most dominant teams to me have been TCU, Boise State and yes, your Cincinnati Bearcats, but those teams will always face questions about overall strength of schedule. When it comes to...
Blog | October 27, 2009Big Ten mailblog
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Great questions the last few weeks, and thanks for all the kind words. Big Ten fans are in midseason form. ...
Blog | October 06, 2009Ohio State-Cincinnati debate good for state
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...impressed me as much as Cincinnati, which stands at 5-0 despite losing 10 defensive starters from a Big East title-winning team. Still, I'm wondering how a Bearcats team that beats up on...
Blog | October 06, 2009Big Ten mailblog
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Step into my office ... Alex from Iowa City, Iowa, writes: Hey Adam, Great writing so far this season. I ha...
Blog | September 29, 2009Big Ten lunch links: Bulaga out for PSU game
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...some time, Bob Baptist writes in The Columbus Dispatch. The Buckeyes have dominated in-state foes, but Cincinnati thinks its the best team in Ohio, The Associated Press' Joe Kay writes. Don't expect to...
Blog | September 24, 2009What we learned in the Big Ten: Week 3
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...put a damper on the day. Illinois and Purdue still have chances for nice nonconference wins against Cincinnati and Notre Dame, but the Big Ten will need to make its mark in December and January...
Blog | September 20, 2009Get to know the Syracuse Orange this fall
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...notepads out and prepare to learn something as Brian fills us in on Syracuse as well as Cincinnati, which hosts Illinois on Nov. 27. Also, check out my thoughts on how the Big Ten matches...
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