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You know, I've got problems of my own. I can't always be the lovable sidekick on the Manny Show. Did you even notice I'm binge eating? Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany will be deposed by the attorneys representing Ed O'Bannon and others in the ant...

Former Michigan State offensive coordinator Dan Roushar undoubtedly absorbed the brunt of the criticism for the unit's struggles in 2012. But starting quarterback Andrew Maxwell wasn't far behind. Seemingly the perfect successor to Kirk Cousins...

Your questions, my answers ... Matt from Ann Arbor, Mich., writes: The B1G could be in the news quite a bit during the offseason. Will we get the final decisions on division alignment, division names and 9/10 game schedule all at once or will they...

Your questions, my answers. Andrew from Chicago writes: Adam, After this weekend, I took 5 minutes and browsed through the Big 10 statistics. One thing that stood out to me is that the pro-style passers are among the worst in the conference; Iowa'...

Some notes and nuggets to hopefully make you smarter as you check out Big Ten action in Week 3. Thanks to the ESPN Stats & Info crew, as well as sports information staffs around the league for these. Michigan State running back Le'Veon Bell h...

Enjoy the games tonight and tomorrow. I know I will. Joe from Saline, Mich., writes: Before we can label the Wolverines as "back" don't they have to start beating the upper end B1G teams? Over the past 4 years they have gone 2-13 against MSU, OSU,...

Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell has waited more than two years for this night. After understudying for Kirk Cousins, Maxwell finally will lead the Spartans' offense as MSU opens the season tonight against No. 24 Boise State. Many have dubbe...

Ten items to track as Week 1 of the college football season kicks off. 1. Shoelace's spotlight: Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson has been his best when the lights are brightest, particularly early in the season. If the Wolverines have any chan...

Le'Veon Bell's surroundings have changed at Michigan State. The quarterback who handed him the ball the past two seasons, Kirk Cousins, is gone. The wide receivers who sparked the passing attack -- B.J. Cunningham, Keshawn Martin and Keith Nichol ...

The Big Ten has announced its player lineup for preseason media days and the annual kickoff luncheon, to be held July 26-27 in Chicago. All 12 head coaches will be in attendance. Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson will speak on behalf of the pla...

Have a good weekend. Big Ten media days only three weeks away. Jason from Columbus, Ohio, writes: Of course....they would decide on a playoff now that Jim Tressel is gone. One thing I always gave Tressel credit for was his ability to make the t...

Mail time. Bruce from Huntsville, Ala., writes: I am a PSU graduate and a big fan. I was wondering what the take is on the Lions for this year. O'brien has names McGloin the starting QB, Redd is a very good running back, from what I've read the ...

Have a great weekend. I'll either be watching golf or playing it. David from Algonac, Mich. (The Venice of Michigan) writes: Hi Adam!Thank you for taking the time to rank the Big Ten facilities, as I've always wanted to see a sorta-objective take...

The Big Ten on Thursday announced its 2012 Medal of Honor recipients, which include two standout football players. Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins and Wisconsin center Peter Konz are among the 24 Medal of Honor winners. Started in 1915, th...

In putting together the proving ground posts for both the Leaders Division and Legends Division, I tried to mix up offense/defense and position groups. But in reality, I could have made all 10 selections quarterbacks. The Big Ten loses three of it...

Earlier this week, we took a look at five players in the Leaders Division with something to prove this fall. Let's now turn our attention to the Legends Division. Ready, set, go ... 1. Taylor Martinez, QB, Nebraska: To say it's all about the...