Big Ten lunchtime links: Beanie could be NFL-bound

...Times.  Joe Tiller's farewell tour is in full swing around West Lafayette, as the Purdue coach prepares for his final game, Tom Kubat writes in The Journal and Courier.  It all...

Indiana's Starr not an ordinary kicker

...most significant kick in recent Indiana history, a game-winning 49-yarder in the final minute against Purdue last November that clinched the team's first bowl berth since 1993. But before he proved himself...

Big Ten mailbag

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg I probably don't mention this enough, but I really appreciate all the e-mail, both the positive and the negative....

Big Ten falls from 2002 perch

...the last five (2003-08), the biggest tumble of any league. Here's the Big Ten breakdown. Purdue coach Joe Tiller tells SI.com's Stewart Mandel that although these things are cyclical, high school...

...Oct 11, 2008; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Chris Wells runs against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-US PRESSWIRE

Wells must show more authority; Adams and Williams effective in big games

In his weekly matchup report Scouts Inc.'s Steve Muench says Beanie Wells' numbers against Wisconsin are a bit deceiving, while Juice Williams was impressive in dismantling Michigan.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008

Carter and Becker continue to click in Aquinas' spring practice

Wide receiver Duron Carter, son of former NFL All-Pro wide receiver Cris Carter, continues to develop chemistry with his quarterback, Ryan Becker, at St. Thomas Aquinas spring practice, writes Christopher Lawlor.

...NOVEMBER 10: Devin Thomas #5 of the Michigan State Spartans runs a pass route against the Purdue Boilermakers on November 10, 2007 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana

...November 3, 2007 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. 2)December 26, 2007; Detroit, MI, USA; Purdue Boilermakers tight end (28) Dustin Keller runs for a gain against the Central Michigan Chippewas in the...

National signing day live blog

Scouts Inc. follows all the happenings on national signing day 2008.

Big Ten shows it still has some playmakers

The Big Ten showed it still has some dynamic playmakers, while the LSU defense is thriving without a consistent presence from Tyson Jackson, writes Mel Kiper.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2007

Brees gives to alma mater for athlete academics center

Saints quarterback Drew Brees is giving $2 million to his alma mater, Purdue University, for a student-athlete academics center.

Major programs have implemented the spread offense

The spread offense, the BCS and instant replay are some of the biggest developments in college football over the past decade, writes Bruce Feldman.

Irish can expect whiteout conditions at Beaver Stadium

From Penn State's whiteout conditions versus Notre Dame to Iowa's fast start to Michigan's misery, the Big Ten is covered here.

Story | Conversation | September 05, 2007

Breaking down the Big Ten

Take a look at what Big Ten questions were answered this spring and what problems linger heading into the fall.