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Insight Bowl: Minnesota (7-5) vs. Kansas (7-5)
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg The two teams couldn't have been farther apart a year ago, as Kansas was headed to the Orange Bowl while Minnesot...
Blog | December 07, 2008Valero Alamo Bowl: Northwestern (9-3) vs. Missouri (9-4)
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...school history and some national recognition. A defense that improved 24 spots in the national rankings under first-year coordinator Mike Hankwitz faces arguably its toughest test of the season in Missouri, which is sixth...
Blog | December 07, 2008Outback Bowl: Iowa (8-4) vs. South Carolina (7-5)
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Back on Oct. 4, a New Year's Day bowl appearance seemed impossible for Iowa. The Hawkeyes were 3-3, hopeless in ...
Blog | December 07, 2008Champs Sports Bowl: Wisconsin (7-5) vs. Florida State (8-4)
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Both of these teams will have an eye toward the future when they clash Dec. 27 at Citrus Bowl Stadium. Wisconsin'...
Blog | December 07, 2008Rose Bowl: Penn State (11-1) vs. USC (11-1)
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...The Nittany Lions will be underdogs in their first Rose Bowl appearance since Jan. 1, 1995, and...Royster, Clark and Williams, they might need to take some risks down the field to set up...
Blog | December 07, 2008Capital One Bowl: Michigan State (9-3) vs. Georgia (9-3)
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Rittenberg Michigan State will play in a January bowl game for the first time in nine seasons, and the Spartans can take an important step in their evolution by knocking off preseason No. 1...
Blog | December 07, 2008Tostitos Fiesta Bowl: Ohio State (10-2) vs. Texas (11-1)
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Malcolm Jenkins, arguably the nation's best cornerback, needs to limit short passes and force McCoy to take risks down the field. This is also a tremendous opportunity for Buckeyes senior linebacker James Laurinaitis, who...
Blog | December 07, 2008Big Ten rooting interest: Week 14
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenThe final 2009 edition of Rooting Interest takes a look at who Big Ten bowl hopefuls should be pulling for this week on the gridiron...
Blog | December 02, 2009Big Ten mailblog
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...aim a bit higher in its search with more proven head coaches. David from Chicago writes: Adam, first off great job. I am a big fan. My questions is do you see a similarity in...
Blog | December 01, 2009Big Ten November superlatives
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...the curtain has closed for November. Let's take a quick look back. Team of the month...also added a rushing touchdown in Purdue's first victory at Michigan since 1966. Honorable mentions go...
Blog | November 30, 2009Big Ten could break attendance record
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...The final Big Ten home game for 2009 takes place Saturday as Illinois hosts Fresno State (Big...Illinois has averaged 61,746 fans through its first five home dates). The Big Ten has drawn...
Blog | November 30, 2009Illini trailing in shootout with Cincinnati
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...using big plays on both offense and special teams to take a commanding lead. Give Illinois credit for hanging tough -- Williams had an excellent first half, completing 12 of 18 passes for 164 yards and...
Blog | November 27, 2009Big Ten mailblog
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...to happen? A PSU drop or an Iowa drop by the final BCS poll? Adam Rittenberg: Brandon, first off, thanks for everything you're doing over there. Stay safe and have a Happy Thanksgiving. I...
Blog | November 24, 2009What we learned in the Big Ten: Week 12
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...lessons from the final week of Big Ten play. 1. Opportunity knocks for Buckeyes' defense: You can take shots at Jim Tressel's play calling or the fact Terrelle Pryor isn't a Heisman Trophy...
Blog | November 22, 2009Wrapping up the late Big Ten games
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...defense held Indiana to seven points through the first 41 minutes. Danny Hope's team finished Big...isn't good enough for the team to take the next step in its evolution, but the...
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