Northwestern's Hankwitz goes on the defensive
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...middle linebacker Nate Williams, off the field for games and thinned the depth behind them. The linebacking corps is enduring some growing pains after losing two starters from 2008. Outside linebacker Ben Johnson played primarily...
Blog | October 01, 2009Iowa's Bulaga ruled out for Saturday's game
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Johnson-Koulianos likely will play Saturday night, which is good news for Ricky Stanzi and the Iowa passing attack. Penn State standout linebacker Sean Lee (knee) is very doubtful for the game, while linebacker Nate...
Blog | September 25, 2009What to watch in the Big Ten: Week 4
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...pressure on Josh Hull and Nate Stupar. Iowa could once again be without star left tackle Bryan Bulaga (illness), while pass-catching threats Tony Moeaki (ankle) and Derrell Johnson-Koulianos (hamstring) are questionable. 2...
Blog | September 24, 2009Blogger debate: UA-Iowa & Cal-Minnesota
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...solid in my book. The defense has been the big plus so far, especially the three linebackers (Nate Triplett, Lee Campbell and Simoni Lawrence). Triplett has gone from special teams all-star to major playmaker...
Blog | September 18, 2009Northwestern scrimmage notes
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...series ended with an interception that linebacker Ben Johnson returned 62 yards for a touchdown. Kafka went...seven carries. Defensive standouts included starting middle linebacker Nate Williams (3 tackles, blocked field goal), end Brian...
Blog | August 22, 2009Big Ten position rankings: Linebackers
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg The position rankings march on with the linebackers, another position that looks fairly stacked throughout th...
Blog | July 30, 2009Three fresh faces for Northwestern in 2009
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...DEFENSE -- Ben Johnson, LB, So. Johnson qualifies as a newcomer because he really hasn't played much. He earned a starting job this spring alongside Quentin Davie and Nate Williams, and brings a lot...
Blog | June 25, 2009Northwestern spring wrap
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...with its starting linebacking corps set. Middle linebacker Nate Williams and strong side backer Quentin Davie were likely starters following the 2008 season, and Ben Johnson emerged at the weak-side spot in practice...
Blog | May 06, 2009Simmons, Persa highlight spirited NU practice
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...who was very active Thursday, provides a third option at safety behind Smith and Brad Phillips. Ben Johnson also has generated some buzz at linebacker, as well as Jack DiNardo at defensive tackle. Athletic director...
Blog | April 09, 2009Jenkins tries to corner perfection
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten<![CDATA[Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg By all accounts, Malcolm Jenkins could have spent August in an NFL training camp. Five teams drafted ...
Blog | October 23, 2008Oregon finds new ways to overcome adversity
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...the Ducks' response: After losing projected starting quarterback Nate Costa to a season-ending knee injury, Oregon...Purdue cross it. As starting running back Jeremiah Johnson played with a recently separated right shoulder, backup...
Blog | September 13, 2008Harper becomes latest Oregon QB to step up
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...seemed remote, if not totally off the radar. Nate Costa had been tabbed the team's next...like you're going to be the starter," Johnson said. "That's what me and Jeremiah both...
Blog | September 13, 2008Spread-conscious Boilers brace for Ducks' speed
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...in any major statistical category, a testament to the team's skill-position depth. Led by Jeremiah Johnson, who expects to play Saturday despite a right shoulder injury, five players with at least 10 carries...
Blog | September 10, 2008Big Ten picks for Week 1
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...of the game before veteran signal caller Brian Johnson takes control in crunch time. I've got...quarterback Kevin Riley instead of statue-like senior Nate Longshore made me change my pick. Riley and...
Blog | August 28, 2008Ranking the Big Ten linebacker units
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Middleton, Indiana's campaign for a better defense hinges on this unit. Incumbents Will Patterson and Geno Johnson return, and there's plenty of buzz about junior Matt Mayberry. Patterson recorded three forced fumbles and...
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