Winner could have easier NCAA Tournament path
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comYes, Wisconsin-Ohio State lost some luster when the Badgers lost Tuesday, but the game still is very important for NCAA Tournament purposes, Jeff Shelman writes.
Story | Conversation | February 23, 2007No denying Big Ten's down
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comWhen it come to underachieving teams, Michigan State has plenty of company in the Big Ten.
Story | Conversation | January 07, 2004Badgers, Buckeyes have class even if Big Ten is down
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comThe Big Ten may be down (again), but that's no reason to discount how good Wisconsin and Ohio State are, Jeff Shelman writes.
Story | Conversation | January 09, 2007Winning has made local retailers notice
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comHow do you best measure a team's increased Q-rating? Check out the airport souvenir shops.
Story | Conversation | August 10, 2005Marquette coach has Badger fan to thank
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comMarquette coach Tom Crean knows there will be a heckler at Saturday's home game. And he won't care.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2004Will Duke be Atlanta's final answer?
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comToo hot? Too banged up? Too experienced? Too much of a surprise? Friday will start sorting things out.
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2004Hoosiers' NCAA hopes fading fast
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comTwo years removed from the title game, Indiana is in real danger of missing the Dance for the first time since '85.
Story | Conversation | February 25, 2004Spartans' struggles seem so long ago
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comYes, the Big Ten's second-place team is Michigan State, which got beat up in its non-conference schedule.
Story | Conversation | February 17, 2004Badgers on road to three-peat
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comWisconsin sits atop the Big Ten. But to remain there, the Badgers must bring a few wins home to Madison.
Story | Conversation | February 04, 2004MVC's familiar-looking Cinderellas
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comSo much for talk of Creighton and Southern Illinois being replaced by the MVC's new contenders.
Story | Conversation | January 21, 2004Tech proving it's worth title talk
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comThe Big 12 still looks like a four-team race. But this year, it just includes a new team: Texas Tech.
Story | Conversation | January 14, 2004Better days ahead for Big Ten
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comThe early success of Purdue can't hide the overall shortcomings of its conference rivals.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2003Wisconsin plans to keep piling up W's
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comWinners of two straight Big Ten titles, Wisconsin is piling up wins without much attention.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2003Gophers' path to NCAAs at a crossroads
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comMinnesota is fighting for a Big Ten title, while also still fighting for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Story | Conversation | February 26, 2003Big Ten can't seem to sort itself out ... again
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comIt shouldn't surprise anyone that the Big Ten is once again filled with teams within reach of the title.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2003TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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