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Spartans' Jones a consensus All-American

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...of points at specific positions. The consensus list encompasses All-America teams from five different organizations: American Football Coaches Association (First Team), Associated Press (First, Second and Third Teams), Football Writers Association of America (First...

Blog | December 17, 2009

Northwestern's Long has surgery

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

Northwestern defensive line coach Marty Long could miss the team's upcoming appearance in the Outback Bowl after undergoing emergency surgery last weekend.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Could the Big Ten become the Big 14?

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...bumping the league to 12 members. This ensures a division split and a conference championship game in football, which would satisfy Joe Paterno and some of his colleagues. Given the league's hesitancy to expand...

Blog | December 17, 2009

Source: Academics sideline Carter

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

Ohio State freshman wide receiver Duron Carter will not participate in the Rose Bowl, the team announced Thursday.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Wisconsin's Clay surprised by cover shot

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

Wisconsin sophomore running back John Clay could eventually be a household name in college football, if he isn't already. Clay won Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year honors this fall...

Blog | December 16, 2009

Big Ten lunch links

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...News. Illinois AD Ron Guenther deserves credit for being willing to spend to revive the school's football program, Loren Tate writes in The (Champaign) News-Gazette. In case you missed it, check out Rivals...

Blog | December 16, 2009

Expansion roundup: Quotes and links

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...is our hope that the move would bring similar prestige and success to the conference." Michigan head football coach Rich Rodriguez: "I am in favor of the Big Ten exploring all options to make the...

Blog | December 16, 2009

Time is right to explore Big Ten expansion

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...There's certainly more support for expansion around the league, from powerful voices like Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno and Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez. The league certainly could benefit from a 12th...

Blog | December 15, 2009

Source: Carter, Rose to miss Rose Bowl

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

Ohio State wide receiver Duron Carter and defensive end Rob Rose are ineligible to play in the Rose Bowl Game presented by Citi against No. 7 Oregon, a source tells ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Big Ten lunch links

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Press-Citizen. Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo lends his support to Mark Dantonio and the embattled football program, Eric Lacy writes in The Detroit News. Running back Ashton Leggett is the only Spartans player...

Blog | December 15, 2009

Big Ten to explore adding 12th member

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

The Big Ten Conference will explore the possibility of expansion in the next 12 to 18 months, according to a statement the league will release at 4 p.m. ET Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Ohio State's Gee supports BT expansion

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...were six months ago. There's clearly growing support for a 12th team among the league's football coaches, most notably Penn State's Joe Paterno. And Wisconsin's Barry Alvarez made it crystal clear...

Blog | December 15, 2009

Big Ten expansion debate heats up

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...and bad for all of them. WVU would increase southern exposure and have bball presence. Pitt has football and bball. I don't think und will be. There is too much to lose in football...

Blog | December 14, 2009

Jones, Angerer named FWAA All-Americans

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

One of the most reputable All-America teams was unveiled during the weekend, as the Football Writers Association of America identified the nation's top college football standouts. Michigan State linebacker Greg Jones...

Blog | December 14, 2009

Alvarez: Big Ten will push for expansion

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...received a boost, at least according to Wisconsin athletics director Barry Alvarez. The AD and former Badgers football coach told Wisconsin's athletic board today that he expects the Big Ten to increase its push...

Blog | December 11, 2009