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Illinois' Benn still looks for breakout game

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Asked what areas of his game can be improved in Illinois' final two contests, he said, "Everything." NFL scouts will undoubtedly be tracking Benn down the stretch. While Benn is undecided about whether he'll...

Blog | November 25, 2009

Reflections on All-Big Ten teams, awards

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...player, the best defensive tackle in the Big Ten and most likely a future star in the NFL. But I was extremely surprised to see the coaches select Odrick as both Defensive Player of the...

Blog | November 24, 2009

Big Ten mailblog

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

No video mailblog today, but plenty of questions and answers. JW from Novi, Mich., writes: Can any of the sports writers tell us, with a straight f...

Blog | November 20, 2009

U-M's Graham wants to go out with a bang

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

Time is running out for Brandon Graham at Michigan, and he knows it. Graham will play his final game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday as the Wolveri...

Blog | November 19, 2009

Big Ten lunch links

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Carmin writes in The (Lafayette) Journal and Courier. Wisconsin's coaching staff will assess John Clay's NFL draft prospects as the redshirt sophomore running back weighs whether to return for 2010, Jeff Potrykus writes...

Blog | November 19, 2009

Big Ten lunch links

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Spartans, Lynn Henning writes in The Detroit News. Iowa left tackle Bryan Bulaga could bolt to the NFL after the season, Andrew Logue writes in the Des Moines Register. Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz defends...

Blog | November 18, 2009

Big Ten lunch links

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...chance against Ohio State. Penn State junior linebacker Navorro Bowman is ready to move on to the NFL, Jim Seip writes in the York Daily Record. South Dakota State running back Kyle Minett provided some...

Blog | November 16, 2009

Blogger breakdown: Charlie Weis and Rich Rodriguez

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...intelligence. He doesn't appear to be able to properly motivate his teams, likely because of his NFL coordinator background. And years of suspect recruiting or talent evaluation on the defensive side has again led...

Blog | November 13, 2009

Iowa's Vandenberg ready for major mental test

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...interceptions with 16 and bring consistent pressure with their front four. "It might as well be an NFL defense we're playing," Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz said. "You couldn't ask for a tougher...

Blog | November 12, 2009

What to watch in the Big Ten: Week 11

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Ten things you don't want to miss Saturday in the Big Ten. 1. Vandenberg vs. Silver Bullets: Ohio State's d...

Blog | November 12, 2009

Posey quickly blossoms for Buckeyes

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...the receiver tradition that they have here, I knew I'd be able to be behind an NFL receiver and see an NFL receiver every day," he said. "Rather than having a coach tell me...

Blog | November 11, 2009

Big Ten Friday mailblog

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...same region of US, so why doesn't the B10 man up and let night game happen? NFL players dont care about this in January, so why does the B10? Cincy is hosting two straight...

Blog | November 06, 2009

Big Ten lunch links

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Lions quarterback Daryll Clark is heating up, but his former backup, Pat Devlin, might be the better NFL prospect, Cory Giger writes in The Altoona Mirror. Troy Smith advises Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor to...

Blog | October 29, 2009

Hawkeyes to be tested by Robinson's absence

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...eclipsing 100 rushing yards in all 13 games for the Hawkeyes. But since Greene declared for the NFL draft, the Hawkeyes have struggled to find stability in the backfield. Jewel Hampton and Jeff Brinson, the...

Blog | October 27, 2009

Penn State's Clark continues to sizzle

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...in the end zone for his second touchdown grab. Michigan cornerback Donovan Warren will play in the NFL, but the rest of the secondary leaves a lot to be desired. Penn State's wide receivers...

Blog | October 24, 2009