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Spring, is that really you? Nah, just teasin'. An excellent statistical breakdown of the new Big Ten divisions. The Big Ten is gradually phasing out games against FCS teams. BTN's Gerry DiNardo isn't a huge fan of the new division setup. Tom Dien...

The gap between the Big Ten and the SEC not only is widening on the field, but on the NFL draft boards. While the SEC produced a record 63 picks in the 2013 NFL draft -- eight more than any conference in any draft in the modern era and 32 more tha...

The links are on the clock ... More on quarterback Steven Bench's departure from Penn State here and here and here and here. Bob Flounders looks at Penn State's all-time draft team on defense. The draft is here for Penn State's NFL hopefuls. A ...

Happy college football playoff naming day. Lee Barfknecht writes that despite Monday's news, realignment might not be over, especially in the Big Ten. Nebraska chancellor Harvey Perlman weighs in on potential realignment quiet, proposed divisio...

Wishing you a great weekend. We'll recap all the spring games on Monday, so be sure to check in early and often. To the emails ... Michael from South Sioux City, Neb., writes: If Taylor Martinez puts up HUGE passing numbers, say 65% pass comple...

The Big Ten hoops tournament is under way. If you need a break from roundball, check out the links. Some good Big Ten news nuggets (division alignment, future schedules) at the bottom of this Iowa recruiting story. Mark Snyder looks at five thi...

We're previewing spring football in the Big Ten today and Friday. Be sure to check it out. Link time ... There's still no confirmation, but all signs point to Michigan State hiring Jim Bollman -- a current Purdue assistant and a former Ohio St...

Your questions, my answers ... Andrew from Lansing, Mich., writes: Something occurred to me reading your recap of the B1G's NFL departures: there are a TON of defensive linemen leaving the conference this year. You mentioned Illinois loses both it...

And away we go ... Greg from Eldora, Iowa, writes: Hello Adam, on your BIG footprint article, the other states BIG teams needs to recruit are states that play high school spring ball, which I think is a much bigger reason than people think for SEC...

The 2012 college football season is barely on ice and we're already heating up for the 2013 campaign with a way-too-early version of the Big Ten power rankings. This is a snapshot of how the league looks at this point in time, not knowing all the per...

Don't forget: Big Ten chat starts right now! The NFL chatter about Bill O'Brien continues. Penn State needs O'Brien to keep building the foundation. Some views on Pennsylvania's lawsuit against the NCAA here and here and here and here. Dirk C...

Happy New Year! Let's get to those final pre-bowl questions. Zach from Pittsburgh writes: Adam, got coaching carousel question, a.k.a by the time you get to this, it may be irrelevant, but here it goes. Every ESPN analyst is using the fact that Bi...

Last links of 2012. Enjoy. Tom Shatel has a terrific exit interview with Nebraska's Tom Osborne. Tim Beck's offense truly clicked in Year 2. Huskers offensive line coach Barney Cotton is far from through. Dynamic freshman Melvin Gordon will be ...

Week 11 is nearly here. Enjoy. Steve from Albuquerque, N.M., writes: Who will get the most pursued Nittany Lion this offseason, Deion Barnes, Allen Robinson, or Bill O'Brien? Adam Rittenberg: All three men likely will have chances to leave, but...

To the mail ... Ted M. from Minneapolis writes: Hi Adam,As a displaced Nebraska fan, Saturday night was hard to swallow - especially after the Huskers turned in a solid performance the week prior and started with a very strong first quarter. My ha...

Remember this story from back in February? Nothing I've written in the past four and a half years at ESPN.com has generated such a strong response. While most of the feedback was negative (fine by me), one element of the minority coaches' story seeme...