A look back at the (bad) Week 10 picks
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...the Wolverines defense continued to disappoint as the team clinched its first losing season since 1967. IOWA-ILLINOIS My pick: Iowa 27, Illinois 21Game result: Illinois 27, Iowa 2420-20 hindsight: I had a bad...
Blog | November 03, 2008Big Ten power rankings
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...easier after the Hawkeyes' mistake-ridden loss to Illinois, but Penn State might need wins and style...up big to force three turnovers. But the Illini have won consecutive games only once this season...
Blog | November 03, 2008Big Ten Players of the Week
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...a 25-24 victory. The junior also hit a 50-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. Illinois kicker Matt Eller and Northwestern punter Stefan Demos also merit mentions
Blog | November 02, 2008What we learned in the Big Ten: Week 10
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...posse after a Homecoming loss to Northwestern, which rebounded from an unsightly setback last week at Indiana. Illinois continued its win-one, lose-one pattern with a big win against Iowa, which looked flat on...
Blog | November 02, 2008Big Ten helmet stickers: Week 10
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...games, the best two-game total for a Spartans receiver since Charles Rogers had 341 in 2002. Illinois secondary -- I'm not too big on group stickers, but Illinois' secondary had a great collective effort...
Blog | November 02, 2008Michigan's misery and other Big Ten thoughts
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...s trip to Indiana becomes a must win for the Badgers to preserve their bowl hopes. IOWA-ILLINOIS Speaking of must-win games, this was one for Illinois, and the Illini came through with a...
Blog | November 01, 2008Big Ten lunchtime links: Brewster blossoms as coach
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...a head coach." Ron Zook believes the current Illinois team is better than its Rose Bowl predecessor. The Illini have a funny way of showing it, Terry...
Blog | October 31, 2008Big Ten bowl picture: Week 10
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...four winnable games remaining. Minnesota has only one win against a team with a winning record (Northern Illinois) and could go through the year without beating a ranked opponent. These factors likely keep them out...
Blog | October 31, 2008What to watch in the Big Ten: Week 10
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Big Ten. Here's your weekly checklist to follow as you watch the games on Saturday. 1. Illinois' response to head coach Ron Zook -- The Zooker wasn't pleased after last week's loss to...
Blog | October 31, 2008Illinois RB Dufrene takes leave of absence
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Illinois junior running back Daniel Dufrene has taken a...Dufrene, who has started seven games for the Illini and leads the team with 539 rushing yards...
Blog | October 30, 2008Bowl implications add to Iowa-Illinois rivalry
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Iowa and Illinois meet many of the requirements a rivalry demands...games only once this season. After Iowa, the Illini face three teams (Western Michigan, Ohio State and...
Blog | October 30, 2008Big Ten picks for Week 10
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...gained some confidence last week behind quarterback Dustin Sherer, but Michigan State has a better defense than Illinois and will limit the Badgers' scoring chances. For the Spartans, there's some concern about an emotional...
Blog | October 30, 2008Re-ranking the Big Ten running backs
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg After exploring the Big Ten's crop of elite running backs early today, it seems appropriate to take a look back a...
Blog | October 29, 2008Robiskie, McDonald finalists for Draddy Trophy
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...two Big Ten players made the class of 15. Ohio State senior wide receiver Brian Robiskie and Illinois senior center Ryan McDonald were selected for their success on the field, in the classroom and in...
Blog | October 29, 2008Big Ten lunchtime links: Bacher, Painter still ailing
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...decision Saturday against Michigan, Tom Kubat writes in The Journal and Courier. Iowa knows all about Illinois running back Jason Ford, who twice committed to play for the Hawkeyes before changing his mind, Scott...
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