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Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...knows about freshmen quarterbacks Tate Forcier and Denard Robinson, but Michigan could start six freshmen or sophomores on defense against No. 20 Wisconsin if sophomore Kevin Leach once again gets the nod over senior...
Blog | November 11, 2009A quick check around the Big Ten
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...carrying the way. Michigan is getting reserve backs like Vincent Smith, Kevin Grady and Michael Shaw plenty of work, and backup quarterback Denard Robinson already has six rushes and a touchdown. Delaware State had only...
Blog | October 17, 2009Big Ten power rankings: Week 7
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...needed to beat Purdue and the Gophers came through. Plus, they rediscovered their rushing attack thanks to Kevin Whaley and others. It's tough to see Minnesota winning these next two, but the Gophers still...
Blog | October 12, 2009Breaking down the Big Ten backup quarterbacks
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...s not as raw as some of the other quarterbacks in the league. HAS THE HYPE Denard Robinson, Michigan -- "Shoelace" was the talk of the preseason and dropped jaws by wrong-footing several defenders for...
Blog | October 02, 2009Blogger debate: UA-Iowa & Cal-Minnesota
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...9 a.m. Pacific kickoff, and can anyone slow down Jahvid Best and Shane Vereen? How has Kevin Riley looked so far? Paul Jasienski-US PRESSWIRE Cal QB Kevin Riley ranks eighth in the nation...
Blog | September 18, 2009Big Ten power rankings: Week 3
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...run game with freshmen Brandon Wegher and Adam Robinson. After some tough luck on the health front...the defense has taken a step forward under Kevin Cosgrove and Ron Lee. A huge opportunity arrives...
Blog | September 14, 2009Blogger debate: Notre Dame-Michigan
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...a younger but faster Michigan defensive front? BB: The Irish offensive line neutralized Nevada's defensive ends, Kevin Basped and Dontay Moch, who combined for more than 20 sacks last year. Clausen had time to...
Blog | September 11, 2009Forcier-Robinson combination clicks for U-M
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...man, as he did on a 7-yard touchdown toss to Greg Oden lookalike Kevin Koger. Both Forcier and Robinson give head coach Rich Rodriguez the chance to move the pocket, which is critical...
Blog | September 05, 2009What to watch in the Big Ten in Week 1
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...and need to get over the hump against the Tigers. 3. Defending Paulus -- Minnesota co-defensive coordinators Kevin Cosgrove and Ron Lee face an unusual scouting challenge against Syracuse, as they prepare their players for...
Blog | September 03, 2009Going camping in the Big Ten, Part II
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...some real competition now as junior Nick Sheridan returns from a broken leg and athletic freshman Denard Robinson joins the mix. 2. Who will step up alongside Brandon Graham on the defensive line? Michigan brings...
Blog | August 10, 2009Big Ten position rankings: Quarterbacks
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...39;s behind him. If Clark goes down, Penn State would turn to a true freshman in Kevin Newsome who enrolled early. Newsome did some nice things in the spring but doesn't look...
Blog | August 05, 2009Big Ten recruiting scorecard
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...List: Quarterback Devin Gardner, wide receiver Jeremy Jackson, wide receiver Ricardo Miller, guard Christian Pace, safety Marvin Robinson Quick take: Nothing new for Michigan, which should be fairly selective from here on out after a...
Blog | July 30, 2009Checking in with ... Jay Paterno, Part I
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Most thought the spread offense would never come to Penn State, much less with a Paterno shaping the scheme. ...
Blog | July 24, 2009Big Ten media days primer
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...turnarounds, but he'll be once again working with an inexperienced quarterback (Tate Forcier or Denard Robinson). Can he get Michigan back to the postseason? Speaking of quarterback competitions, I'll be checking...
Blog | July 22, 2009Breaking down the Big Ten backup quarterbacks
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg A team is often only as good as its backup quarterback, a fact that held true throughout the Big Ten in 2008....
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