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The Big Ten has released its conference schedule for the 2014 season, when new members Maryland and Rutgers join the league and play in the East and West divisions begins. The league hopes to release the 2015 schedule, which will flip the game sites ...

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 ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue's reputation for producing great quarterbacks is recognized throughout college football, as names like Brees, Griese, Herrmann, Dawson and Everett are linked to the program. But there's another position where Purdue ...

Even before the Big Ten announced its new East-West division alignment, the complaints were rolling in from Sparta (read: East Lansing, Mich.). The angst only increased when the divisions became official. No Big Ten fan base has more outrage about...

The Big Ten on Sunday announced new divisions (East and West) for the 2014 season and a move to a nine-game conference schedule beginning in 2016. The league also is adopting a more aggressive approach to nonconference scheduling for the College Foot...

The Big Ten presidents and chancellors on Sunday approved the new East-West division alignment in football for the 2014 season, as well as a nine-game conference schedule beginning in 2016. Legends and Leaders are gone, as the league made geograph...

The Big Ten on Sunday approved new East and West divisions for the 2014 season as well as a nine-game conference schedule beginning in 2016.

Big Ten presidents and chancellors will have a conference call Sunday to vote on proposed football divisions for the 2014 season, new division names (East and West) and a move to a nine-game conference schedule beginning in 2016, ESPN.com has learned...

Your questions, my answers. Send questions, comments and news tips to me here. Nick C. from Peoria, Ill., writes: Agree with you about Michigan St. seeming the better fit for the west in terms of competitive balance. My question is why wouldn't th...

The Big Ten is going strictly with geography for its proposed divisions and division names beginning in the 2014 season. Pending approval from the league's presidents and chancellors, the Big Ten will scrap Legends and Leaders in favor of the more...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue quarterback Rob Henry enjoys the random pop quizzes from offensive coordinator John Shoop, even when he has "no clue" about the answers. The more Shoop demands of his signal callers, the more Henry enjoys the process...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue's Darrell Hazell is a first-year head coach in the Big Ten, but he and most of his assistants need no introduction to the league. Hazell served as an Ohio State assistant from 2004-10. His staff includes defensive co...

Happy hoopin' ... John H. from Omaha writes: Adam, You have been hanging around Michigan and OSU too much, their preferences have become yours. The East-West alignment is the Big XII North all over again. Everyone is bending over to kiss Michigan ...

To your emails ... Mel from Cincinnati writes: Adam,I really enjoy reading the blog, thanks for all you do. First of all, I'm really glad to see an East/West alignment. Purdue in the West makes sense for football, although I think Indiana would be...

The Big Ten's future division alignment is taking shape. Barring a late shift in the discussions between athletic directors and league officials, the only question to sort out is: Will Indiana or Purdue move West? League sources have told ESPN.com...

The early morning tire-flipping and wheelbarrow races are winding down in West Lafayette. After a spirited winter program, Purdue is set to return to the practice field March 19 for its first workout under new head coach Darrell Hazell. There are ple...