Coming up Roses in Happy Valley
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...and probably Iowa, followed by Minnesota and Wisconsin. Michigan State slipped into the second tier with its second poor performance against an elite opponent. The Spartans just aren't quite there yet, though head...
Blog | November 22, 2008Big Ten Friday mailbag
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...from Columbus, where I'll be covering Ohio State-Michigan on Saturday (ABC, noon ET). Not to worry...
Blog | November 21, 2008Keys to the game: Michigan State-Penn State
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...of-possession edge: The Spartans need to keep Penn State's offense off the field, and they've been good at putting together methodical, clock-eating drives behind Ringer. Michigan State ranks fourth in...
Blog | November 21, 2008Big Ten bowl picture: Week 13
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...pretty simple for the Nittany Lions. Beat Michigan State and go to the Rose Bowl for the first time since Jan. 1, 1995. Lose to the Spartans, and it's probably the Capital One...
Blog | November 21, 2008Big Ten lunchtime links: Paterno rumors persist
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...offense dead? Say it ain't so. But Michigan hasn't done much to resurrect the system...Cleveland Plain Dealer.Retirement rumors have followed Penn State coach Joe Paterno for decades, and they're...
Blog | November 21, 2008What to watch in the Big Ten: Week 13
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...noon ET) and would go to the Rose Bowl with a Penn State loss to Michigan State. The Spartans can clinch a share of the league title with a win at Penn State, but...
Blog | November 21, 2008Big Ten lunchtime links: Greene enters Heisman talk
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...s Adam Rittenberg A steady diet of Ohio State-Michigan, with some Penn State-Michigan State sprinkled in...
Blog | November 20, 2008Big Ten picks for Week 13
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...swagger and need to stop questioning the offensive play calling. Michigan State might be the most cohesive team in the Big Ten, and the Spartans will perform a lot better than they did against Ohio...
Blog | November 20, 2008Big Ten trophy games kick off rivalry week
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...tomorrow for an item on The Game between Michigan and Ohio State. In case you need a refresher on...
Blog | November 19, 2008Mental approach critical for Clark, Penn State
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...and balky backs aren't bothering the Penn State Nittany Lions. All of their problems are between...into Saturday's home showdown against No. 15 Michigan State (ABC, 3:30 p.m. ET). If...
Blog | November 19, 2008Big Ten lunchtime links: Beanie could be NFL-bound
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Wells isn't a senior, but the Ohio State star running back could be playing his final...nbsp;Mark Dantonio isn't looking to leave Michigan State any time soon, Drew Sharp writes in...
Blog | November 19, 2008Expect several Big Ten coaches to get rewarded
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...who figure to get rewarded after strong seasons. Michigan State's Mark Dantonio Dantonio has been mentioned as...
Blog | November 19, 2008Big Ten mailbag: Bowl banter, All-Big Ten talk
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...nod over Iowa for the Capital One Bowl. Michigan State travels well and hasn't been to a New Year's Day bowl since 2000. The Spartans also have a better record and won the...
Blog | November 18, 2008Paterno tired of retirement talk
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...that Paterno remains the focus heading into Penn State's mega matchup Saturday against No. 15 Michigan State at Beaver Stadium (ABC, 3:30 p...
Blog | November 18, 2008Dantonio won't be pulling for Wolverines
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Michigan State fans find themselves in an odd spot Saturday. They obviously want the Spartans to beat No. 8 Penn State and earn a...
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