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Baby steps before big breakthrough

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

Michigan State has improved a little bit in each of Mark Dantonio's two seasons in charge. That's the plan, as the Spartans hope patience and baby steps will turn them into a Big Ten contender.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2009

Paterno's expansion plea met with no-go

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

The Big Ten has no immediate plans to expand, and it would take more than a desire for a football championship game and a longer regular season for the league to add a 12th member, commissioner Jim Delany said.

Story | Conversation | May 05, 2009

Paulus: Michigan to give him shot at QB

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

Former Duke basketball player Greg Paulus has been given an opportunity to join Michigan's football team and compete for the starting quarterback job this fall.

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2009

Unlikely leader emerges at Kansas

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

The only major contributor left from KU's national-title team had never had to lead and was a part-time resident of the coach's doghouse. Seems like ancient history now. Sherron Collins is the unequivocal leader of the Jayhawks these days.

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2009

Instant Analysis: USC-Michigan State

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

Here is Adam Rittenberg's instant analysis of USC-Michigan State.

Story | Conversation | March 22, 2009

Instant Analysis: UConn-Marquette

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

Here is Adam Rittenberg's instant analysis of UConn at Marquette.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2009

Price is right for Connecticut

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

With 800 wins under his belt, UConn coach Jim Calhoun has already built his legacy. A.J. Price, who poured in a career-high 36 points in a win at Marquette, would like to establish his.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2009

Purdue D creates horror show for MSU

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

Purdue beat a top-5 team at home for the first time in 17 years. How? With a relentless, blue-collar defense that harassed and out-toughed Michigan State all night long.

Story | Conversation | February 17, 2009

Instant Analysis: UConn-Notre Dame

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

Here is Adam Rittenberg's instant analysis of UConn at Notre Dame.

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2009

Marquette happy with its unknown Buzz

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

You may not know Buzz Williams' face (or even his name), but those who know this unknown say Marquette made a good choice in picking him to take over when Tom Crean left, writes Adam Rittenberg.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2008

Uniform start date keeps warm-weather teams on ice

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

College baseball's rules changes didn't give northern schools an advantage -- but they did help to even the playing field. Shared suffering for the sake of competitive balance was a by-product of the uniform start date, writes Adam Rittenberg.

Story | Conversation | June 06, 2008

Huskies adjust their defense while Louisville looks to the ground game

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

Need for Speed Connecticut coach Randy Edsall doesn't consider last season's 66-21 loss to West Virginia a wake-up call. Charles LeClaire/Getty ImagesUConn's Scott Lutrus...

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Tiller, Hope energized for Boilermakers' 2008 campaign

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

Joe Tiller has plenty left in the tank for his final season at Purdue, but coach-in-waiting Danny Hope is providing the Boilers with an energy boost this spring.

Story | Conversation | April 01, 2008

Drake's season a remarkable success story

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

Drake's turnaround this season -- a school-record 28 wins and an NCAA tournament berth for the first time since 1971 -- is a remarkable success story, writes Adam Rittenberg.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2008

Purdue relies on quartet of freshmen talent to lead the way

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com

The Baby Boilers have known each other a long time -- long before they stepped on the court as freshmen at Purdue. That explains why they have high expectations for March, writes Adam Rittenberg.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2008