Big Ten aides could be in mix at Akron
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...again could be candidates. The Sporting News mentioned Wisconsin offensive coordinator Paul Chryst and Fickell as possible contenders for the Akron job. Chryst was a leading candidate to succeed Joe Tiller at Purdue, and he...
Blog | November 30, 2009Stating the BCS case for the Big Ten
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...in the Fiesta, Orange or Sugar bowls? Iowa has by far the strongest résumé of the three contenders. The Hawkeyes have beaten both Penn State and Wisconsin on the road and own arguably the Big...
Blog | November 16, 2009Big Ten mailblog
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...been injured, in Bradford's case). The other factor is Mark Ingram plays for a national championship contender, while Iowa didn't really enter the national spotlight until the end of last season. Shonn Greene...
Blog | November 13, 2009Stating the case for the Big Ten's BCS hopefuls
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...loss to an unranked team takes them out of the running. The other three Big Ten title contenders -- Ohio State, Penn State and Wisconsin -- all have two losses already. Strange things happen in college football...
Blog | November 09, 2009Buckeyes back in the BCS mix
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...QB Ricky Stanzi) and the regular-season finale at reeling Michigan on Nov. 21. November is for contenders, that's what we always say, Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel after his team's 24...
Blog | November 07, 2009Penn State still searching for signature win
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg When scanning the BCS standings, it's pretty easy to formulate a one-sentence summary for each team to this po...
Blog | November 04, 2009Buckeyes always dangerous in November
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...174 in November games. "Coach Tressel puts it as, 'Septembers are for pretenders and Novembers are for contenders,'" junior linebacker Ross Homan said. "In order to be great, you have to be great in November...
Blog | November 04, 2009Big Ten mailblog
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Ask and you shall receive (an answer, that is). Collin from Atlanta writes: Adam,If you are Kirk Ferentz, w...
Blog | November 03, 2009Blogger debate: Penn State vs. Pitt
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Pittsburgh quarterback Bill Stull is leading an improved Panthers offense. Bennett: As with all the Big East contenders, you have to start on the offensive side of the ball. Those not playing close attention this...
Blog | October 28, 2009Big Ten mailblog
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Let me begin the mailblog with a mea culpa. There was no need for officials to review the Brandon Wegher fumbl...
Blog | October 27, 2009Blogger debate: Iowa vs. Cincinnati
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...has as much trouble scoring as the Hawkeyes do really be taken seriously as a national championship contender? AR: I'll admit to having a man-crush on Brian Kelly. He's an amazingly innovative...
Blog | October 27, 2009It's game day at Michigan Stadium
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...it can win here, something it hasn't done since 1996, and confirm itself as a legitimate contender for the Big Ten title or possibly an at-large BCS bowl. The Lions snapped a nine...
Blog | October 24, 2009Big Ten mailblog
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Bring your rain gear to the games Saturday. Joel from Columbus, Ohio, writes: Adam, in your best case scena...
Blog | October 23, 2009What to watch in the Big Ten: Week 8
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg The home stretch begins Saturday, and here are 10 things you don't want to miss. 1. Iowa's quest for perfec...
Blog | October 22, 2009Midseason review: Iowa
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...are off to their best start since 1985. They're the Big Ten's only remaining realistic contender for the national title. Despite significant graduation losses, injuries to key contributors, a brutal conference road schedule...
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