BTN.com staff, November 24, 2013
Every Sunday during the Big Ten football season, BTN analyst Gerry DiNardo heads to Twitter to offer his "Sunday Ruminations." Get DiNardo's analysis of the Big Ten's Week 13 performance in this post. Also, don't forget to follow @gerrydinardo.
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ILLINOIS
Sunday Ruminations – #Illini – 4 wins with a matchup this week against NU. Much improved team from last year. How much more was expected?
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) November 24, 2013
INDIANA
Sunday Ruminations #Hoosiers Must win game this week vs. PU to continue to show progress and sign their best class to date
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) November 24, 2013
IOWA
Sunday Ruminations #Hawkeyes 7 wins so far after playing MSU,OSU,UW another team that made great progress from 2012
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) November 24, 2013
MICHIGAN
Sunday Ruminations #Wolverines Nothing new from recent weeks.Need efficient run game before off will get better.Answer to that never simple
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) November 24, 2013
MICHIGAN STATE
Sunday Ruminations #Spartans One of the 2 teams in B1G that made most progress developing team during season. Will meet other in B1G Champ.
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) November 24, 2013
MINNESOTA
Sunday Ruminations #Gophers Win streak ends because Wisconsin defense is one of the best in the country and way under rated.
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) November 24, 2013
NEBRASKA
Sunday Ruminations #Huskers – Not pretty team but their players are incredibly mentally tough the way they over come adversity during games
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) November 24, 2013
OHIO STATE
Sunday Ruminations #Buckeyes If win out & FSU loses qb they will b in National Champ. Voters have to consider FSU different team w/o qb
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) November 24, 2013
PENN STATE
Sunday Ruminations #PennState Low scholarship numbers hurt special teams which has been issue this year
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) November 24, 2013
PURDUE
Sunday Ruminations #Purdue Nothing like an opportunity to play a rival game on the road to try and finish a bad season on a positive note
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) November 24, 2013
WISCONSIN
Sunday Ruminations #Badgers – Old formula that can still work that is now unique in college football. Run game and a top defense.
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) November 24, 2013