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It's pretty clear that the bulk of Michigan's talent, especially on defense, can be found in the younger classes. As redshirt freshmen and sophomore fill more spots on the two-deep, older players are being phased out. Not surprisingly, two of them...

We're taking a page from our friends at the ACC blog and examining whether certain Big Ten teams will be contenders or pretenders in the 2013 season. The series does not include Ohio State, Michigan or Nebraska, three teams that, in our view, have ea...

Monday got you down? The Monday mailbag is here to lift you up. Andrew from Omaha, Neb., writes: After listening to all of the local media (and more than a few here on the blog) freak out about the new divisional alignments, it's made me do a litt...

Michigan safety Thomas Gordon talks about taking a bigger leadership role in the secondary and the young defensive backs who are stepping up around him....

Three Big Ten programs wrapped up spring ball Saturday with spring games, and we're taking a look at each one. First up, the Wisconsin Badgers, who held their first spring game under new coach Gary Andersen at Camp Randall Stadium. You can find...

Want to see what Gary Andersen's first Wisconsin team will look like? You can get a sneak peek when the Badgers hold their annual spring game Saturday. Here's the latest in our series of previews of the Big Ten spring games: When: Saturday, 5 p.m....

It's Thursday, so it's time for another mailbag. Remember to keep those questions coming during the offseason. A.J. from Madison writes: Over/under on Badgers' defense giving up more points than last year? I have NO idea what to expect from them a...

MADISON, Wis. -- Is this season James White's chance to finally be The Man at Wisconsin? Standing outside Wisconsin's locker room earlier this spring, White began to answer the question when a passer-by interrupted him. "You da man!" new Wiscon...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- All players who walk through the door to Schembechler Hall understand what Michigan once was. They merely have to keep their eyes and ears open. Many college coaches, even those at traditional power programs, concern themselves...

Michigan linebacker Cam Gordon talks about filling in for the injured Jake Ryan at strongside linebacker and his expectations for the 2013 season....

Monday mail musings: John from Chicago writes: Hi, Brian: Ohio State is receiving a lot of hype this year since they were undefeated last year and have recruited very well in the last several years, but am I crazy in thinking they might have just ...

Half of the Big Ten wraps up spring practice this weekend, and five squads are holding spring games/scrimmages that are open to the public. We're taking a look at each one. Up next: Michigan's Mott Spring Game presented by PNC Bank. When: Saturday...

Exercise? Yes, lovemaking and woodworking. Is there a history of mental illness in your family? I have an uncle who does yoga. Allergies? Cowardice and weak-willed men. And hazelnuts. What to expect from what should be a chilly Illinois spri...

The men's college basketball season is over and the Big Ten's title drought continues, but spring football marches onward. Link time ... Jack Hoffman's story has captured the nation after his touchdown run at Nebraska's spring game. Coach Bo P...

Wisconsin running back James White talks about his final spring in Madison, working with the new coaching staff and sharing carries with Melvin Gordon....

The Jake Ryan replacement project is under way at Michigan. Ryan, the team's top defender in 2012, left a significant hole at the strongside linebacker spot after suffering a torn ACL last week in practice. The Wolverines expect Cam Gordon to step...