Delany on Big Ten bowls, Part I
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...season, the league needs to rebound this year and seemingly has a more manageable road in the postseason, despite two teams in BCS games. The commish had some interesting thoughts on the league, the matchups...
Blog | December 07, 2009Big Ten lunch links
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Doug Lesmerises writes in The Cleveland Plain Dealer. The Big Ten needs a winning record in the postseason, Herb Gould writes in the Chicago Sun-Times. Wisconsin can debunk the Big-Ten-is-slow argument...
Blog | December 07, 2009Big Ten turns another BCS double play
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...we can certainly debate whether multiple BCS entries really helps the Big Ten, which consequently faces tougher postseason matchups in a bowl system that has several built-in disadvantages for the league. But from a...
Blog | December 07, 2009Big Ten power rankings: Week 15
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...T-4. Northwestern (8-4, 5-3): After years of getting leapfrogged for bowls, Northwestern got the postseason destination it desired and will face Auburn in the Outback Bowl. There are so many similarities between...
Blog | December 07, 2009Rose Bowl Game presented by Citi
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...of the decade in the Big Ten, dominating the conference and experiencing both highs and lows in postseason play. But throughout Jim Tressel's incredible run, the Buckeyes have never been to Pasadena. They make...
Blog | December 06, 2009Alamo Bowl tracking MSU situation
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...wants to get an accurate sense of the impact it could have on Michigan State for a postseason game. "It's something you certainly factor in," Fox said. "It's really just a matter of...
Blog | December 02, 2009Big Ten could break attendance record
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...fan interest, which never wavers. And though the league still has some work to do in the postseason to improve its national reputation, Big Ten football remains as popular as ever in the places it...
Blog | November 30, 2009Big Ten bowl projections: Week 14
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...of Florida bowl games and those fans heading to Hawaii might end up staying home for the postseason. Check out the full bowl schedule as well as ESPN.com's bowl projections (updated Sunday afternoon...
Blog | November 29, 2009What to watch in the Big Ten: Week 13
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...teams are in action this week, but those squads can get an early look at their possible postseason opponents. Wisconsin should pay attention to Tennessee and Arkansas on Saturday, Northwestern should be scouting North Carolina...
Blog | November 24, 2009It's game day at Michigan Stadium
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...extend their win streak against Michigan to six games. Michigan needs a win to avoid missing the postseason for the second consecutive season. There's a lot of heat on second-year head coach Rich...
Blog | November 21, 2009What to watch in the Big Ten: Week 12
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...to bowl over Michigan: After a 4-0 start, Michigan looked like a sure bet for the postseason and possibly even a Jan. 1 bowl. But the Wolverines have been a mess in Big Ten...
Blog | November 19, 2009Video: Consider 'D' for MVP
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenBig Ten blogger Adam Rittenberg states his case for why a defensive player should be considered for the conference's player of the year award.
Blog | November 17, 2009Big Ten power rankings: Week 12
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenFor the first time in a while, there are clearly defined tiers in the Big Ten. The bottom of the league no longer looks messy, as it's obvious who bel...
Blog | November 16, 2009Big Ten bowl projections: Week 12
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...are bowl eligible after notching their sixth victories Saturday. Three Big Ten teams are out of the postseason picture, as Indiana, Purdue and Illinois all suffered their seventh losses. Michigan likely will be eliminated next...
Blog | November 15, 2009What we learned in the Big Ten: Week 11
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenFive lessons from the week that was in the Big Ten: 1. Ohio State is simply the best: They might not be the people's choice, but until someone beat...
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