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ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The summer is about to kick off everywhere across the United States -- Memorial Day is this weekend -- which means one thing, of course. One season until football begins. As you itch to get on your boats this weekend and out...

It's Rankings Week at NittanyNation. Through Thursday, we'll rank some aspect touching on PSU heading into the 2013 season. Today we're ranking the top offensive players Penn State will face this season. Ranking the opposing offensive players 1...

Now that spring practice is over, we're examining the most indispensable players on each Big Ten team for the 2013 season. By indispensable, we don't necessarily mean best. We mean the players who would be hardest to replace between now and the st...

1. Big Ten offenses will emphasize the pass more in 2013. Indiana was the only Big Ten team to finish in the top 30 nationally in pass offense last season, and seven league squads finished 94th or worse. Greater balance is the goal around much of the...

1. Ohio State: The Buckeyes haven't lost a game since January 2012, and nothing that happened this spring changed the reality that they're the team to beat in 2013. The defensive front was a major question mark, but sophomore defensive ends Adolphus ...

Last spring, new coaches dominated the spotlight around the Big Ten. This spring, quarterback competitions took center stage. The contrast between teams with stability at the position -- Nebraska, Ohio State, Northwestern, and even Michigan -- and...

2012 record: 10-4 2012 conference record: 7-1 (first in Legends Division, lost in Big Ten championship game) Returning starters: Offense: 7; defense: 5; kicker/punter: 0 Top returners QB Taylor Martinez, RB Ameer Abdullah, WR Kenny Bell, OG S...

Monday got you down? The Monday mailbag is here to lift you up. Andrew from Omaha, Neb., writes: After listening to all of the local media (and more than a few here on the blog) freak out about the new divisional alignments, it's made me do a litt...

We'll recap the Michigan State, Penn State and Wisconsin spring games on Monday. Wishing you a happy and safe weekend. After this week, we need it. To the emails ... Andrew from Fremont, Ind., writes: Adam you went to Purdue this spring and aft...

If you haven't done so already, check out the Michigan State spring practice live blog as the spring bus tour rolls through East Lansing. To the links ... Penn State coach Bill O'Brien is always thinking about the program's future. The Lions' ...

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...

Prepare to Phil the agony of Dun-feat! Roster management remains a big challenge for Penn State's Bill O'Brien. The Lions' quarterback competition is even so far this spring. Penn State TE Kyle Carter is on the mend. Iowa's new running backs co...

Every Legends Division head coach, along with a player from each of the six teams, participated in a Big Ten spring teleconference with the media on Wednesday. Here are some notes and updates from those teams: IOWA After six practices, the ...

The first Big Ten 2013 spring game is in the books, as Nebraska concluded its 15-practice session on sunny day in front of more than 60,000 Big Red fans at Memorial Stadium. And we're here to recap it. You can find coverage of the Huskers' spring ...

Some questions and answers before the weekend ... Antonio from Omaha writes: As I read Brian's article "Huskers take aim at turnover problem" earlier, it hit me how much an impact a team's offensive success or failure has on it's defense, and vice...

The first Big Ten spring game of the year kicks off tomorrow when Nebraska holds its annual fan-friendly showcase. We're going to preview each of the league spring games as they approach, so let's take a look at what to expect from the Huskers this w...