Yesterday, the Big Ten announced the 36 college players scheduled to attend the 2011 Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon, Friday, July 29, at McCormick Place in Chicago. The 40th annual event will mark the University of Nebraska’s first official appearance as a member of the Big Ten Conference and serves as the beginning to the 2011 football season. The event features all 12 conference … [Read more...] about Big 10 Announces List of Players Attending 2011 Kickoff Luncheon
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Iowa’s Ricky Stanzi Named to National QB Award Semifinal List
The Davey O’Brien Foundation announced today that Iowa senior quarterback Ricky Stanzi is one of 16 semifinalists for the 2010 Dave O’Brien National Quarterback Award. Robinson is joined by Big Ten signal callers Kirk Cousins (Michigan State), Denard Robinson (Michigan) and Terrelle Pryor (Ohio State) on the semifinalist list. Stanzi (6-4, 230) also earned honorable mention … [Read more...] about Iowa’s Ricky Stanzi Named to National QB Award Semifinal List
QB Kirk Cousins leads Michigan State to 1st in Big 10
Sometimes when you write something, it becomes MORE relevant later than at the time you published it. This exclusive with Michigan State quarterback Michigan State, an interview I conducted and later published in August, is actually more on point today than when it first went live back in the summer. I have to admit it, I'm drinking the green colored Kool-Aid being … [Read more...] about QB Kirk Cousins leads Michigan State to 1st in Big 10
Undefeated Michigan State Football: Not Bad for a “Basketball School”
On the banks of the Red Cedar there's a school that's known to sports fans. Their specialty is basketball, and the Spartans also play great hockey. Excuse me for taking the Michigan State fight song, and changing the lyrics. But when people think about MSU sports, Tom Izzo's hoops program comes to mind first. Six Final Fours in 11 years will do that. But after beating a very … [Read more...] about Undefeated Michigan State Football: Not Bad for a “Basketball School”
2010 Big Ten QB Power Rankings
It's Big Ten Media Day! The first of two actually! You know what that means: football season will soon be here! So let's talk shop. By Paul M. Banks 1. Terelle Pryor, Ohio State. No surprise here. You know all about this kid. But seriously, WHY DIDNT THEY BRING HIM TO MEDIA DAY??? 2. Scott Tolzien, Wisconsin. Has little to no NFL potential, and he's about as exciting … [Read more...] about 2010 Big Ten QB Power Rankings
Juice Williams, All-Big Ten Selection!! Wait…Juice Williams, All-Big Ten Selection????
By Paul Schmidt Let me be the first to say, I love Juice Williams, and I want you to, too. I think he's a great kid. I think he was the most deserving player of all that received mention as a Big Ten Sportsmanship Award Nominee. The grace with which he handled his demotion, and the teaching capabilities he showed with Eddie McGee and Jacob Charest surprised even me, … [Read more...] about Juice Williams, All-Big Ten Selection!! Wait…Juice Williams, All-Big Ten Selection????