What to watch in the Big Ten: Week 11
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...four games by a combined 12 points should keep things close. 2. Quarterback conundrums with Northwestern and Purdue -- Both teams received impressive performances from backup quarterbacks in victories last week. But both are expected to...
Blog | November 07, 2008Big Ten bowl picture: Week 11
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...and Wisconsin are playing for their postseason lives. Michigan is already out of the running, and both Purdue and Indiana will see their dreams dashed without upset wins. Big Ten bowl tie-ins: 7 (Rose...
Blog | November 07, 2008Big Ten lunchtime links: Starting QBs still undecided at Purdue, NU
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Jeff McLane writes in the Philadelphia Inquirer.Justin Siller was terrific in his first career start as Purdue's quarterback, but there are reasons why head coach Joe Tiller might be hesitant to throw Siller...
Blog | November 06, 2008Big Ten picks for Week 11
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...from a stomach virus. Purdue got going last week behind Justin Siller, but the quarterback spot remains unsettled and Michigan State's defense will capitalize on a banged-up Boilermakers offensive line. It won...
Blog | November 06, 2008Year of the (backup) quarterback in the Big Ten
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...touchdowns (3 pass, 1 rush) and threw no interceptions in leading Purdue to a 48-42 win against Michigan, which snapped the Boilermakers' five-game losing streak. Kafka set a Big Ten quarterback record...
Blog | November 05, 2008Big Ten mailbag: Penn State's BCS chances
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg A friendly reminder to include both your name and your hometown with the e-mails. I won't be as forgiving in Frid...
Blog | November 04, 2008Big Ten injury updates: PSU's Clark will play at Iowa
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...should be fully cleared for today's workout. Clark no longer needs further examinations from team doctors. PURDUE Head coach Joe Tiller will determine his starting quarterback later this week. Fifth-year senior Curtis Painter...
Blog | November 04, 2008A look at Week 11 in the Big Ten
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...huge matchup Nov. 22 at Penn State by taking care of business against Purdue. Third-string quarterback Justin Siller sparked the Boilermakers against Michigan, but senior Curtis Painter likely will start if he recovers from...
Blog | November 04, 2008Big Ten official Players of the Week
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...total offense. The Big Ten record for single-game rushing yards by a quarterback was held by Purdue's Gary Danielson, who ran for 213 yards against Washington in 1972. Kafka opened the scoring with...
Blog | November 03, 2008Big Ten lunchtime links: Siller might not get second start
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...impressive in his first career start at quarterback, but the sophomore might not get another chance for Purdue this week against Michigan State, Tom Kubat writes in The Journal and Courier. The Detroit Free Press...
Blog | November 03, 2008A look back at the (bad) Week 10 picks
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...came down to turnovers, and Northwestern's defense forced the critical one in the final minute. MICHIGAN-PURDUE My pick: Michigan 19, Purdue 14Game result: Purdue 48, Michigan 4220-20 hindsight: This was the biggest...
Blog | November 03, 2008Big Ten power rankings
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg No change at the top with both Penn State and Ohio State idle on Saturday, but there's plenty of movement in the ...
Blog | November 03, 2008Big Ten Players of the Week
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...s Adam Rittenberg Here are my choices for the best of the best in Week 10. OFFENSE Purdue QB Justin Siller -- He successfully transitioned back to quarterback after practicing as a reserve running back and...
Blog | November 02, 2008What we learned in the Big Ten: Week 10
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...days are ahead. Kafka's running ability makes him an excellent fit for Northwestern's spread offense. Purdue's Justin Siller shined in his first career start, accounting for four touchdowns in a shootout win...
Blog | November 02, 2008Big Ten helmet stickers: Week 10
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...entertaining Saturday around the Big Ten, and here are some of the men who made it possible. Purdue QB Justin Siller -- The sophomore has spent most of the fall practicing as a running back, but...
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