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ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper has two Big 12 players -- Oklahoma's Lane Johnson and Texas' Kenny Vaccaro -- potentially going in the first round of this year's NFL draft. Fellow expert Todd McShay has the same two as Kiper and also is optimistic abo...

Enjoy the games tonight and tomorrow. I know I will. Joe from Saline, Mich., writes: Before we can label the Wolverines as "back" don't they have to start beating the upper end B1G teams? Over the past 4 years they have gone 2-13 against MSU, OSU,...

Shut up and play the hits. Bob Flounders says it's likely that the NCAA will do something harsh to Penn State. Writers debate what should be done to the school in the New York Times. There are no easy answers here, Mike Kern writes. An advocacy g...

Hey, didn't you use to be Albert Pujols? A group is considering a start-up bowl game in St. Louis that could include a Big Ten team. Michigan State fans should feel reassured by the play of Connor Cook in the spring game. The Spartans' fullback...

Let's get to it. Chris from Chicago writes: Hey Adam - very interesting post about recruiting and player development.I think that fanbases are generally going to make the (probably too basic) assumption that more is better. Two main aspects in...

Fourteen former Big Ten players will soon be the proud owners of new Super Bowl championship rings. The league had 23 players on the two Super Bowl squads, and several played key roles in the New York Giants' victory against New England. Michigan ...

On Saturday night, Nebraska's defenders shook hands with an unfamiliar opponent and then walked out of an unfamiliar stadium with an unfamiliar feeling. They had surrendered 48 points, 486 yards and 27 first downs. Not counting a kneel-down at the...

It's time to get serious as the Big Ten preseason player rankings, based on past performance and potential impact for the 2011 season, have entered the top 5. Up next ... No. 5: Lavonte David, LB, Nebraska, Sr., 6-1, 225 2010 numbers: Led th...

The Big Ten preseason player rankings, based on past performance and potential impact for the 2011 season, march on with ... No. 13: Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska, Sr., 5-10, 205 2010 numbers: Started 13 games; recorded four interceptions, whic...

Thanks for all the emails, everyone. Short day today. Have a good weekend, and we'll see you live Monday morning from Big 12 Media Days. Get excited. Justin in Forney, Texas, asked: DU, Why are we seeing A&M back in the news with the SEC? Whil...

Let's delve a bit deeper into the Big Ten secondaries by breaking down the league's top cornerbacks entering 2011. This group could be one of the league's best, as it features a nice mix of established veterans and budding young players. Only two ...

The Big Ten preseason position rankings have reached the home stretch as we take a look at the defensive secondaries. Although individual positions like center and defensive tackle could boast more star power, the Big Ten's overall strength in the se...

Shaun Prater doesn't need a tutorial on what the Iowa-Nebraska rivalry means to both sides. In fact, Prater might be the one educating his Hawkeyes teammates before their trip to Nebraska's Memorial Stadium on Nov. 25. For Prater, Iowa's All-Bi...

The Big Ten statistical projections already have examined 1,000-yard rushing candidates, sack-masters and 3,000-yard passers. It's now time to examine the league's top interceptors. I've set the standard at four or more interceptions for the seaso...

The NFL draft has come and gone, and I hope you're all prepared for no more NFL anything for awhile. I know I'm not. Anyway, here's how the Big 12 shook out over the weekend, with a few thoughts to follow. First round (8) No. 2: Von Mill...

The 2011 NFL draft is in the books, and it's time to take a look back at how the Big Ten fared in the selections. In case you missed it, check out my breakdown of the six Big Ten players who heard their names called in the first round. All in all,...