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Wishing you a great first weekend of March ... Brian from Atlanta writes: Adam, What are your thoughts on the Jim Bollman hire by Michigan State? Seems to fit the mold of a Mark Dantonio coordinator? Adam Rittenberg: He definitely fits Dantonio...

Adam Rittenberg talks with Michigan State's Mark Dantonio....

Adam Rittenberg talks to Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio at the Big Ten meetings about expansion and his expectations for the season....

Adam Rittenberg and Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio discuss the Spartans' spring practice....

What's on your mind? Alexander from Lansing, Mich., writes: If Michigan State improves its defense, do you think they have a legitimate chance to win the big ten title? Adam Rittenberg: The defense is certainly priority No. 1 for Mark Dantonio ...

Adam Rittenberg talks with Oregon offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich about Ohio's defense....

Adam Rittenberg talks with Oregon offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich about Ohio's defense....

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg The Big Ten won't suspend Michigan starting left tackle Mark Ortmann after an incident involving Illinois' Corey Liguet in last week's game at Memorial Stadium. Wolverines head coach Rich Rodriguez said Wedn...

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg When it comes to providing information and media access, Michigan State is one of the more open programs in the Big Ten. But not this week. Head coach Mark Dantonio didn't issue a depth chart, citing lingeri...

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Indiana head coach Bill Lynch and his Michigan State counterpart Mark Dantonio both sent in plays to the Big Ten office for review after some questionable officiating in their respective games during the weeken...

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg After a week of perfection, I slipped back to reality with a 4-2 mark on Saturday, including one complete whiff in Champaign. Here's hoping for a November to remember. INDIANA-IOWA The pick: Iowa 27, Ind...

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg The Big Ten is reviewing a possible conduct issue involving Michigan offensive tackle Mark Ortmann and Illinois defensive tackle Corey Liguet during Saturday's game at Memorial Stadium. Video clips show Ortm...

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Mark your calendars and set your TiVos. Noon ET Northwestern at Illinois, ESPN or ESPN2 or ESPN Classic* Michigan State at Purdue, ESPN or ESPN2 or ESPN Classic* Indiana at Penn State, Big Ten Networ...

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Michigan State running backs Caulton Ray and Andre Anderson have been removed from the active roster, head coach Mark Dantonio said Wednesday. Ray started the first four games this season before giving way t...

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Week 6 didn't feature many surprises on the field or with the picks. I redeemed myself a bit with a 6-1 mark, but the one miss was a very bad one. Let's take a look back. Purdue at Minnesota The pick:...

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg As originally feared, Michigan State sophomore running back Glenn Winston has a torn ACL in his right knee and will undergo season-ending surgery Thursday, head coach Mark Dantonio announced Sunday night. Wi...