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Big Ten trophy games kick off rivalry week

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg It's rivalry week around most of the country, never more so than in the Big Ten. We kicked off our rivalry series...

Blog | November 19, 2008

Big Ten lunchtime links: Beanie could be NFL-bound

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Drew Sharp writes in the Detroit Free Press. It has been a mixed bag this season for Illinois quarterback Juice Williams, but he still remembers the advice he received from fellow Chicagoan and Philadelphia Eagles...

Blog | November 19, 2008

Big Ten internal affairs: Week 13

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...and is expected to play against the Spartans. Illinois -- The days of removing Juice Williams from games...to let him regroup appeared over after the Illini junior quarterback had a scorching start to the...

Blog | November 19, 2008

A look back at the Week 12 picks

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...three turnovers. The Lions did return to their big-play roots, though, thanks to Williams. OHIO STATE-ILLINOIS My pick: Ohio State 28, Illinois 21Game result: Ohio State 30, Illinois 2020-20 hindsight: I forecasted...

Blog | November 18, 2008

A quick look at Week 13 in the Big Ten

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...game with a 9-2 mark against Indiana. Illinois (5-6, 3-4) at Northwestern (8-3...an already successful season on senior day, the Illini hope to avoid the dreaded Rose Bowl-to...

Blog | November 18, 2008

Projecting the Big Ten bowls

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...7-4, 4-3), Minnesota (7-4, 3-4), Wisconsin (6-5, 3-5) Still alive (1): Illinois (5-6, 3-4) Staying home (3): Michigan (3-8, 2-5), Purdue (3-8, 1-6...

Blog | November 17, 2008

Big Ten lunchtime links: Clark needs to settle down

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...a lot of the mental/emotional part of fighting through a slump is still new." Purdue senior...before, Ken Gordon writes in The Columbus Dispatch.Illinois coach Ron Zook still questions the personal foul...

Blog | November 17, 2008

Big Ten power rankings

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...A win this week against streaking Iowa would stop a tumble down the bowl pecking order. 8. Illinois (5-6, 3-4) -- So it's come to this for the Illini, who need to beat...

Blog | November 17, 2008

Big Ten Players of the Week

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...s Axe. Ohio State CB Malcolm Jenkins -- The senior changed the complexion of Saturday's game against Illinois by blocking an Anthony Santella punt through the end zone for a safety late in the first...

Blog | November 16, 2008

What we learned in the Big Ten: Week 12

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...posted four second-half shutouts this season. 5. Illinois is the league's biggest disappointment -- Wisconsin's...consistency, leadership and chemistry that made the 2007 Illini a national story just aren't there this...

Blog | November 16, 2008

Ohio State finds identity in final act

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...hands with supporters, acknowledging signs in the stands. OK, he might not have liked Terrelle Pryor taunting Illinois fans after Saturday's 30-20 win, but, as Pryor explained, it's all in fun. If...

Blog | November 15, 2008

Pryor-Wells backfield a runaway success

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...s Adam Rittenberg     AP Photo/Seth Perlman   Ohio State's Terrelle Pryor (2) outruns Illinois' Tavon Wilson during the first half of the Buckeyes' win over Illinois Saturday. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- A smile...

Blog | November 15, 2008

Final: Ohio State 30, Illinois 20

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Pryor together amassed over 250 yards rushing and two touchdowns, as the Buckeyes held on to beat Illinois. Much more to come

Blog | November 15, 2008

3Q update: Ohio State 23, Illinois 13

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Ohio State running back Chris "Beanie" Wells hurdled Illinois safety Donsay Hardeman on a 25-yard run...to put quarterback Juice Williams under constant pressure. Illini coach Ron Zook faced an interesting decision late...

Blog | November 15, 2008

4Q update: Ohio State 30, Illinois 13

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...their Big Ten title hopes alive, while the Illini need to win next week to get bowl...eligible. It's been a rough day for Illinois junior safety Donsay Hardeman. First, Wells hurdled him...

Blog | November 15, 2008