Battle in trenches one to watch in Ohio State-Michigan
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comThe premier matchup in the Ohio State-Michigan game will be Wolverines senior left tackle Jake Long against the Buckeyes' defensive end duo of Vernon Gholston and Cameron Heyward.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2007
Five to watch from Big Ten teams
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comESPN.com's Mel Kiper Jr. lists the five most important players for six teams from the Big Ten.
Story | Conversation | August 22, 2005
Big Ten loaded with top-shelf talent
Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN InsiderESPN.com's Mel Kiper says the top talent in the Big Ten is spread around on both sides of the ball.
Story | Conversation | July 07, 2004
Michigan looks like Big Ten's best
Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN InsiderESPN.com's Mel Kiper breaks down half of the Big Ten and picks Michigan to win the conference title.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2004
Alabama's Hall has work cut out against LSU's secondary
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comMost fans are talking about Alabama coach Nick Saban facing his former team, LSU. But once the ball is snapped, the matchups worth watching will take place in the trenches.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2007
Defensive line dominating Big Board
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.comWith the additions of Louisville DT Amobi Okoye and Purdue DE Anthony Spencer, nine of the 25 players on this week's Big Board play along the defensive line.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2006
Spartans' Stanton returns to Big Board
Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN.comAfter dropping off Mel Kiper's Big Board last week, it's hard not to put Michigan State QB Drew Stanton back in the Top 25 after his performance against Northwestern.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2006
Big day for Big Ten in Personnel Points
Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN InsiderLed by Michigan's blowout of Notre Dame, the Big Ten picked up most of the praise in Mel Kiper's Personnel Points.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2006
Under-the-radar performers top Kiper's list
Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN InsiderAfter a full slate of Saturday games, Mel Kiper Jr. breaks down the individual performances that caught his eye in Week 1.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2006
Reggie Bush second coming of the Kansas Comet
Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN InsiderAs Florida State found out Saturday, Marques Hagans of Virginia has a future in the NFL. It just might not be at the quarterback position.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2005
Juniors would enhance 2006 draft (again)
Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN InsiderMinnesota's Laurence Maroney leads the nation in rushing, but there's more to the Golden Gophers' running back than what you see on the field.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2005
Smoker back on track
Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN InsiderMel Kiper Jr. takes draft-related questions on Jeff Smoker, Philip Rivers, Bradlee Van Pelt and more.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2003
Surprising performances highlight weekend
Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN.comLosing RB Terry Caulley is a big blow for the Connecticut Huskies, but freshman standout Matt Lawrence may be able to save the day.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2003
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