Kids go to Big Ten Fan Camp

Being a Big Ten football fan requires training and early indoctrination. Just check out the camaraderie and activities the kids go through at Big Ten summer camp.

...of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates scoring a touchdown with teammate Arrelious Benn #9 against the Wisconsin Badgers October 6, 2007 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Numbers don't lie for Big Ten

Ohio State has held up as the Big Ten flagship, but the Buckeyes haven't received much help the past few seasons.

...25: Quarterback Juice Williams #7 of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks for a reciever against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on October 25, 2008 in Madison, Wisconsin. The Badgers beat the Fighting...

...of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates scoring a touchdown with teammate Arrelious Benn #9 against the Wisconsin Badgers October 6, 2007 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Hokies, Dawgs take on all comers

Which teams are taking the nonconference hard road this season? Which ones have a soft landing? Mark Schlabach examines the schedules.

MADISON, WI - OCTOBER 25: Quarterback Dustin Sherer #18 of the Wisconsin Badgers throws a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Camp Randall Stadium on October 25, 2008...

...16: Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany presents head coach Bo Ryan and the players from the Wisconsin Badgers with the Big Ten Tournament Championship trophy after their 61-48 win against the Illinois Fighting...

MADISON, WI - OCTOBER 25: Linebacker Jonathan Casillas #2 of the Wisconsin Badgers plays defense against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Camp Randall Stadium on October 25, 2008 in...

The Big Ten needs a Valiant bowl season

As the Big Ten battles the perception of obsolescence, this bowl season will be a pivotal test.

...25: Quarterback Juice Williams #7 of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks for a reciever against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on October 25, 2008 in Madison, Wisconsin. The Badgers beat the Fighting...

Sherer-led Wisconsin tops Illinois for first Big Ten win

Dustin Sherer threw two touchdowns to David Gilreath and ran for another, rallying Wisconsin over Illinois 27-17 on Saturday and snapping the Badgers' longest losing streak in 12 years.

Holtz building East Carolina; Clemson's Bowden misses on first carry

Pirates Cove East Carolina coach Skip Holtz knew it had been a while since the Pirates had accomplished something that left jaws dropping from coast t...

Big Ten and Notre Dame team recruiting needs for the Class of 2009

Steve Muench digs deep to find out what positions Big Ten teams and Notre Dame should target with the Class of 2009.

Rodriguez's offense is innovative but not completely foreign to Big Ten

Rich Rodriguez is said to be bringing an innovative offense to the Big Ten. But it wasn't long ago that Joe Tiller shook up the conference with his unique offense, writes Adam Rittenberg.