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Another Big Ten All-America update

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

Did you think awards season had ended? Not quite. Pro Football Weekly has released its All-America team for the college game. As you'd expect, PFW relies...

Blog | December 22, 2009

Big Ten chat moves to Tuesday this week

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Christmas Eve. So be sure to stop by Tuesday and talk all things Big Ten and college football. Remember, Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET. Don't be late

Blog | December 21, 2009

Big Ten lunch links

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

The Big Ten had a better weekend than the NFC North. Ugh. Former Purdue coaches Joe Tiller (football) and Gene Keady (basketball) sound off about the possibility of Big Ten expansion, Mike Carmin writes in...

Blog | December 21, 2009

Big Ten Friday mailblog

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

Wishing everyone a great weekend. Vinnie from the ATL writes: What I would add to your division alignment is a yearly scheduled game in the opposit...

Blog | December 18, 2009

Big Ten afternoon news nuggets

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Paul Petrino will make ($475,000). Athletic director Ron Guenther also broke his silence today about the football program and explained his decision-making. Indiana's All-Big Ten defensive end Jammie Kirlew has been...

Blog | December 18, 2009

The Big Ten's division dilemma

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Buckeyes and Wolverines have to play each other every year to continue the best rivalry in college football. Whether you want to admit it or not, the Ohio State-Michigan game remains one of the...

Blog | December 18, 2009

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

Illinois announces Benn's exit, coach hirings

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Their comfort level with the offense gives me great confidence as we move forward with improving this football team. They both are great family men who I know will be great for this community." Illinois...

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