BIG TEN TEAM'S QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

As Wisconsin hammered Hawaii late Saturday night, the clock ran out on the Big Ten regular season. Let's take a look at questions for each Big Ten team heading into the Bowl games the 2010 season.

1.  OHIO STATE:  The banner bearer for the conference with 5 Big Ten titles in a row.

When will OSU win a big out of conference game?  Will Tressel ever open up the offense to be effective as their defense?

2. IOWA:  The conference runner up, and the conference's most entertaining team.

What could Ferentz do with elite and healthy talent?   How much longer will Ferentz stay in Iowa with greener pastures on the horizon?

3.  PENN STATE:  Headed to a January 1 bowl game, while losing twice at home to the Big Ten elite.

When will Joe Pa begin regularly scheduling decent out of conference games?  When can PSU make a run again to a national title?

4. WISCONSIN:  Another ho-hum year for The Badgers.

When will Beliema win a significant in or out of conference game?  When will Badger fans tire of mediocre years?

5.  NORTHWESTERN:  Had a terrific 2nd half with an electric offense.

Can Northwestern turn the corner to compete with the Conference 'big boys?'  Will they gain some national respect by beating SEC opponent Auburn on the January 1 bowl stage? 

6. MICHIGAN STATE:  A disappointing middle of the pack finish.

Is their 2009 performance a shadow of things to come?  Can Sparty recruit with tight competition to make regular runs for The Big Ten title?

7.  MINNESOTA:  Bowl bound again while Christening their own new out door stadium.

Is this as far as Brewster can take the Gophers?  What might have been should Decker remained healthy?  

8.  PURDUE:  At home for The Holidays with the shocker of the year upset over OSU.

Can Purdue become consistent?  What's on the horizon after losing key seniors? 

9.  ILLINOIS:  Disappointing offense and finish and what might have been.

Are The Illini a one year wonder?  Can Zook only recruit and when will his talent live up to their potential?

10. MICHIGAN:  No bowling, 1 Big Ten win and a very rare two year in a row losing season.

Which direction is Rodriguez really taking Michigan?  Are the Wolves' problems all on the defensive side of the ball?

11.  INDIANA:  Typical results, but encouraging leads with an exciting offense.

Can Indiana convert leads into wins?  Who picks up the coache's gum?

The up coming bowl season and next year's campaign will give us some clues and answers.