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Duel for the Roses: How Ohio State Can Contain the Powerful Oregon "O"

Well, Buckeye Nation, Ohio State now has an opponent in Pasadena for the Rose Bowl—the Pac-10 Champion Oregon Ducks. Chip Kelly's bunch is riding a huge wave of momentum after big wins over Cal, USC, and Oregon State to win the Pac-10...

Written by Tim Bielik about about 16 hours ago 755 reads 27 comments
Why the Big Ten Loves the BCS System

Each and every year, there are a handful of subjects that dominate the water cooler conversations: the weather cooling, plans for the holidays, and the demise of Big Ten football...

Written by Patrick Hamblin about about 17 hours ago 188 reads 41 comments
Tough week for the Spartans..

Tough week for the Spartans.. I have thought about this crap all week.. stewing in my own juices.. Not sure what to say or write.. kind of confused by whats transpired in Rather Hall.....

Written by John Opie about about 18 hours ago 4 reads 3 comments
NCAA Bowl Projections, Part Seven: The Big Ten

In the fourth power conference installment of the 2009 NCAA Bowl Projection Series, I’ll look at the other conference likely to get a second BCS berth: The Big Ten...

Written by Lou DiPietro about about 20 hours ago 1,338 reads 3 comments
Kirk Ferentz: 10 Early Bowl Season Gifts for Iowa

In 2009 Santa dropped in early and often to visit Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz, leaving 10 pre-season bowl gifts under the nationally-ranked Hawkeye tree...

Written by J.A. Allen about 2 days ago 527 reads 11 comments
Closing Out the 2010 Class: Part Two

In part one of our look inside of the 2010 recruiting class, the focus was the players who the staff were targeting on offense. Obviously, by a very tough process of elimination, that means the focus in part two is the defense...

Written by David Thurman about 2 days ago 228 reads 1 comments
Michigan State Football Suspends Eight Players; More Than Bowl Game at Stake

Michigan State’s football program endured a tumultuous season full of disappointments and shortcomings. Now, the team is facing bigger issues off the field...

Written by Nick Mordowanec about 2 days ago 457 reads 5 comments
Brewster's Home for Sale: Minnesota Gophers Coaching Change Imminent?

Putting your home on the market is usually a sign that you don't feel very good about your current situation, especially if you're a coach or a pouting, crybaby former Bronco quarterback...

Written by Kristopher Fiecke about 2 days ago 250 reads 9 comments
BCS Bowl Projections: Phoenix Wants Iowa Hawkeyes in the Fiesta Bowl

If the Fiesta Bowl selection committee needs help narrowing down teams for their at-large bid, they don't need to look any further than the confines of their own city. Phoenix is crawling with Hawkeyes...

Written by Bret Feddern about 3 days ago 3,218 reads 14 comments
Absolutely No Way Kirk Ferentz Leaves Iowa for Notre Dame

It seems like it has become an annual ritual. Where is Kirk Ferentz headed this year? In 2009, given that the ax has now officially fallen on Charlie Weis, the smart money appears to be on ...

Written by Michael Maxwell about 3 days ago 662 reads 3 comments
Michigan State Football Suspends Eight Players

Michigan State University has suspended eight football players in the aftermath of a campus brawl. Details of the brawl still remain unclear...

Written by Bret Feddern about 3 days ago 320 reads 3 comments
It's Not How You Start, It's "Ware" You Finish: Interview W/ Jeremy Ware

In the midst of bowl preparation, I was lucky enough to catch up with Michigan State's hard hitting corner; Jeremy Ware. The 5'10'', 188 lb...

Written by adam biggers about 3 days ago 24 reads 1 comments
Back to the State of Michigan

Back to reality... Back to Michigan and away from the Beach...Spartans on the Tube tonight in a National Championship rematch.. Spartans play at North Carolina...Also this weeks Blog Poll.. Posted as it is evvery week...

Written by John Opie about 3 days ago 3 reads 0 comments
BCS Bowl Projections: The Fiesta Bowl Belongs to the Iowa Hawkeyes (We Hope)

I'll begin by assuming that Texas will beat Nebraska in the Big 12 Championship game. This is maybe the second time all year I've vouched confidence in Texas, but the Aggies were probably their ...

Written by Bryan Kelly about 3 days ago 3,112 reads 31 comments
Time for the Big Ten to Put Up, or Shut Up, In These Projected Bowl Games

The good news for the Big Ten this bowl season is that they are mostly playing conferences experiencing down years this year. The bad news is the Big Ten isn't so strong itself, not that it has been for a few years now...

Written by Larry Burton about 3 days ago 1,239 reads 579 comments
Big Ten Conference: More Bowl Blues Ahead?

I am typically a pretty positive person and normally have a solid outlook on things concerning the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Big Ten. The latest bowl projections don't have me so optimistic though...

Written by David Thurman about 4 days ago 101 reads 3 comments
2010 Alamo Bowl Preview: Michigan State Vs. Texas Tech

If the Michigan State Spartans accept their invitation, and they will, they'll have the pleasure of tangling with the Red Raiders of Texas Tech in the Valero Alamo Bowl, January 2nd, 2010 in San Antonio...

Written by adam biggers about 4 days ago 1,129 reads 4 comments
BCS Rankings Week 14: Penn State and Virginia Tech Back in the Picture

A handful of losses among last week’s top 12 have shaken things up in the BCS picture, and provided a few teams with added hope for a BCS bid. A blowout loss to Oklahoma dropped the previously 12th-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys down to No...

Written by Dan Kelley about 5 days ago 1,830 reads 24 comments
BCS Rankings Week 14: Oklahoma State Drops as Penn State, Iowa Battle for Berth

The top of the BCS food chain may not have changed much this week, but the middle of the pack saw a few teams jockey for position. Florida, Alabama and Texas all won, and retained their respective positions from last week...

Written by Bret Feddern about 5 days ago 784 reads 0 comments
In 2010, the Big Ten Schedule Will Have It Right

Football has become an integral part of Thanksgiving traditions all across America. The games are a welcome diversion from all the hoopla, shopping, and gatherings that tend to tax a person's patience...

Written by Kristopher Fiecke about 5 days ago 243 reads 1 comments
Big Ten Missing Out Big Time by Not Playing Thanksgiving Weekend

While the rest of the country finished up its regular season slate with a host of traditional rivalries this weekend, in keeping with tradition, the Big Ten’s stadiums sat dark and quiet. What a shame...

Written by Michael Maxwell about 5 days ago 191 reads 5 comments
BCS Bowl Predictions: Final Week

This week featured some of the most compelling and meaningful games of the season. Oklahoma State's buckling at the Bedlam game had by far the most significant impact on final BCS destinations...

Written by Brian Nelson about 6 days ago 14,168 reads 101 comments
Big 10, Big 12, and Big East Capsules Week 13

Big 10 Conference Leader: Ohio State (10-2, 7-1) have clinched the Big 10 regular season title and will head to the Rose Bowl. Bowl Eligible Teams: Iowa Hawkeyes, Penn State Nittany Lions, Ohio State Buckeyes...

Written by Asher Feldman about 6 days ago 86 reads 0 comments
Oklahoma's Win Over Oklahoma State Helps Iowa's BCS Chances

Bob Stoops's Oklahoma Sooners didn't have much to play for Saturday, except for a bowl "upgrade" to the Alamo Bowl. But he came through for his old team, the Iowa Hawkeyes, who had much more riding on this game...

Written by Kevin Trahan about 6 days ago 1,148 reads 6 comments
RichRod on the Way Up, Charlie Weis on the Way Out

Michigan hired Rich Rodriguez to help rebuild their storied football team, much in the same manner that Charlie Weis was expected to at Notre Dame. With both struggling, many are calling for the coaches’ jobs...

Written by Jim Balint about 6 days ago 3,124 reads 26 comments

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Article Archive

Duel for the Roses: How Ohio State Can Contain the Powerful Oregon "O"

Why the Big Ten Loves the BCS System

Tough week for the Spartans..

NCAA Bowl Projections, Part Seven: The Big Ten

Kirk Ferentz: 10 Early Bowl Season Gifts for Iowa

Closing Out the 2010 Class: Part Two

Michigan State Football Suspends Eight Players; More Than Bowl Game at Stake

Brewster's Home for Sale: Minnesota Gophers Coaching Change Imminent?

BCS Bowl Projections: Phoenix Wants Iowa Hawkeyes in the Fiesta Bowl

Absolutely No Way Kirk Ferentz Leaves Iowa for Notre Dame

Michigan State Football Suspends Eight Players

It's Not How You Start, It's "Ware" You Finish: Interview W/ Jeremy Ware

Back to the State of Michigan

BCS Bowl Projections: The Fiesta Bowl Belongs to the Iowa Hawkeyes (We Hope)

Time for the Big Ten to Put Up, or Shut Up, In These Projected Bowl Games

Big Ten Conference: More Bowl Blues Ahead?

2010 Alamo Bowl Preview: Michigan State Vs. Texas Tech

BCS Rankings Week 14: Penn State and Virginia Tech Back in the Picture

BCS Rankings Week 14: Oklahoma State Drops as Penn State, Iowa Battle for Berth

In 2010, the Big Ten Schedule Will Have It Right

Big Ten Missing Out Big Time by Not Playing Thanksgiving Weekend

BCS Bowl Predictions: Final Week

Big 10, Big 12, and Big East Capsules Week 13

Oklahoma's Win Over Oklahoma State Helps Iowa's BCS Chances

RichRod on the Way Up, Charlie Weis on the Way Out

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