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There's plenty of ammunition for Big Ten critics. But the reasons for the league's poor performance are more difficult to ascertain.

Steve Muench looks at the Big Ten prospects to watch during bowls season -- including Iowa OT Riley Reiff -- and offers up NFL fits for each.

Blog | Conversation | December 27, 2011

Todd McShay and Scouts Inc. project how things will fall in Round 2 of the 2011 NFL draft, including which teams could get good value picks.

Story | Conversation | April 30, 2011

Scouts Inc. offers up its full seven-round 2011 mock draft, including plenty of shuffling in the first round.

Story | April 28, 2011

Scouts Inc. offers up its cheat sheet on the 2011 quarteraback class, including the top three in a variety of position-specific areas, rankings for all draftable prospects and three-year trends at the position.

Story | Conversation | April 26, 2011

Scouts Inc. offers up its cheat sheet for the 2011 offensive line class, including the best tackles, guards and centers in a variety of position-specific categories and a ranking of all draftable prospects.

Story | Conversation | April 26, 2011

Scouts Inc. offers up its cheat sheet for the 2011 wide receiver class, including the top wideouts in a variety of position-specific areas and rankings of all draftable prospects.

Story | Conversation | April 26, 2011

As they finalize their initial 2011 draft board, here's a look at how Todd McShay and Scouts Inc. rank the top running backs and fullbacks by skill set.

Story | Conversation | April 26, 2011

Scouts Inc. offers up its cheat sheet on the 2011 tight end class, including the top prospects in a variety of position-specific areas and rankings of all draftable prospects.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2011

Scouts Inc. offers up its cheat sheet for the 2011 defensive line class, including the top prospects in a variety of skill areas and rankings of all players with draftable grades.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2011

Todd McShay offers up his latest first-round projection for the 2011 NFL draft, including multiple scenarios for all 32 picks.

Story | Conversation | April 20, 2011

Todd McShay ran through a mock first round with a pair of current NFL scouts and the result was plenty of interesting picks and varying opinions.

Story | Conversation | April 13, 2011

Todd McShay and Scouts Inc. break down the top NFL prospects in the Big Ten, a group led by several Ohio State Buckeyes.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2010

As the nation gears up for the return of college and pro football, Mel Kiper unveils the most NFL-ready prospect at every NCAA program. So while you know all about Jake Locker at Washington, you can discover Kevin Kowalski at Toledo.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2010

Though many said he was a first-round lock a year ago, USC safety Taylor Mays was not drafted on Day 1. But had he spent time under the NFL scout microscope last year, the result would have been the same. Plus, Will Jake Locker be another Pac-10 QB bust?

Blog | Conversation | April 23, 2010

The biggest story in college football this offseason will be conference expansion. Bruce Feldman takes a look at the Big Ten's expansion options and what they would mean for other the major conferences, like the SEC, that will be playing catch-up.

Blog | Conversation | April 20, 2010