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Penn State has some very big shoes to fill this spring after losing quarterback Matt McGloin and linebackers Michael Mauti and Gerald Hodges....

The Big Ten postseason player rankings march on, and the linebacker theme continues today. As a reminder, these rankings are based entirely on performance during the 2012 season. Our next selection has drawn comparisons to Clay Matthews, not only bec...

These links are sponsored by Matthew Stafford's face mask. Thanks for playing. Penn State is still Penn State, and excitement is building for the 2012 team, Dan Wetzel writes. Bill O'Brien's agent says the Penn State coach isn't looking to leave....

Some quick notes and nuggets after Northwestern rallied to defeat Vanderbilt 23-13 on Saturday night at rainy Ryan Field ... It was over when: Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter reversed field on third-and-long and raced in for a 29-yard touchdo...

Our final preseason Big Ten chat is in the books, and it was a good one. You guys are definitely ready for the games to begin. In case you missed the hour of fun, I've got you covered with a full transcript. Some highlights: Ryan from Indy: Wh...

Every football game triggers emotion for 18- to 22-year-old players who work year-round for a dozen guaranteed days in the spotlight. Every season opener heightens the adrenaline after eight months of toil. Factor in what Penn State players have b...

We're plodding our way through the best case/worst case scenarios for each Big Ten team (promise to finish up before the season). Up next: Northwestern. As a reminder, these pieces are not in any way predictions. They are meant to illustrate the r...

Penn State players know next Saturday's season opener against Ohio won't resemble a normal football game. After an offseason filled with change, NCAA sanctions, scandal residue and constant tension around State College, the emotion at Beaver Stadi...

Chris Sale rocks. Sporting News previews the Big Ten in 2012. After a rocky summer, Wisconsin's Montee Ball is grateful to be named a captain. Jordan Kohout is still helping out the Badgers as a volunteer coach. Michigan State offensive linem...

Rob Bolden's long, strange journey has led him to the Bayou. Bolden, Penn State's opening-game starter at quarterback the past two seasons, will officially join LSU's fall camp Wednesday, according to a report in the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Bo...

The NCAA hoped its stern ruling on Penn State's football program Monday would help change the culture in college football. Opposing coaches staking out Penn State players in the parking lot of the football program? Probably not what NCAA president...

Penn State's specific penalties won't be known officially until Monday, but the consensus is that the NCAA will come down hard on the Nittany Lions football program. As is the case with NCAA penalties, players who had nothing to do with the proble...

It's not recklessly hyperbolic to label Adam Gress as the best story of Penn State's offseason. When you break it down, it actually becomes rather obvious. Many would argue that the hiring of Craig Fitzgerald to revamp and lead Penn State's streng...

Wrapping up a surprisingly busy day with some questions and answers. Warning: if you bring it, you better be prepared to receive it, too. Daniel from Omaha writes: I'm not disputing Nebraska's ranking of #4 in your coaching jobs in B10 but Pen...

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...

Penn State hasn't suffered a great deal of attrition during the transition to new head coach Bill O'Brien. But wide receiver Devon Smith's departure on Friday accentuates the need for more offensive playmakers to emerge. O'Brien announced Smith ha...