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The super early start for preseason award hype continues today as the Rimington Trophy released its spring watch list. The Rimington Trophy, named for former Nebraska star Dave Rimington, goes to the nation's top college center. Four Big Ten cente...

Most muttering about the Big Ten's new division alignment came from fans of teams in the seemingly loaded East division. Their teams suddenly have a tougher path to their top goals, whether it's the Big Ten championship game, the College Football ...

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...

ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI 2012 record: 2-10 2012 conference record: 0-8 (sixth in Leaders division) Returning starters: Offense: 9; defense: 4; special teams: 2 Top returners QB Nathan Scheelhaase, RB Donovonn Young, RB Josh Ferguson, WR Ry...

2012 record: 10-3 2012 conference record: 5-3 (third in Legends division) Returning starters: Offense: 8; defense: 7; kicker/punter: 2 Top returners RB Venric Mark, QB Kain Colter, QB Trevor Siemian, C Brandon Vitabile, WR Christian Jones, TE...

2012 record: 8-6 2012 conference record: 4-4 (third in Leaders Division, Big Ten champions) Returning starters Offense: 8; defense: 7; kicker/punter: 2 Top returners LB Chris Borland, S Dezmen Southward, LB Ethan Armstrong, RB James Wh...

You'll have to wait until Sunday to learn the complete Final Four in this year's NCAA men's basketball tournament. We won't test your patience that much with the Big Ten players tournament, which features top performers from the past 15 seasons. O...

Earlier today, I introduced the Big Ten players tournament, which includes eight top college players from the past 15 years and asks you, the reader, to name the best. As a reminder, each Big Ten member is limited to one entry, and candidates must ei...

Both Ohio State (No. 3) and Michigan (No. 6) finished in the top 10 of ESPN Recruiting's overall class rankings for 2013. When it comes to specific position groups, however, both the Buckeyes and Wolverines top the chart. ESPN Recruiting recently ...

The Big Ten postseason top 25 player rankings are in the books for 2012. What did you think? Send your thoughts here and here. Again, this is a very exclusive list that, because of its size, omits a bunch of great players. Narrowing things down to...

The postseason top 25 player rankings have reached the summit. Your final reminder: these rankings are based solely on performance during the 2012 season. Our pick for the Big Ten's top player blossomed at quarterback for the Big Ten's best team l...

Our Big Ten postseason player rankings creep closer toward the top 5. Every player left on the list is either the league's best or second best at his position, in our estimation. As a reminder, these rankings are based solely on performance during th...

After a brief break for signing day, the postseason position rankings return with the wide receivers and tight ends. The Big Ten had only one team (Indiana) rank in the top 30 nationally in pass offense, and the league's overall depth at receiver and...

On this week's Big Ten podcast, Adam Rittenberg and Brian Bennett wrap up national signing day in the Big Ten with WolverineNation's Tom VanHaaren and look ahead to the top storylines of spring practice around the league. You can listen to the ful...

Signed, sealed and delivered to you every weekday at noon ET. RecruitingNation grades all the Big Ten classes. Ohio State's recruiting class shows it's ready to compete with anyone. Recruiting is the top priority for Urban Meyer's assistants, R...

The Big Ten postseason player rankings have reached the top 20. As a reminder, these rankings are based entirely on performance during the 2012 season. Our next selection filled in for a guy they call Superman in Husker Country, and delivered quite t...