Nebraska, Illinois picked to win gymnastics crowns

(BigTen.org) Entering its first season as a member of the Big Ten, Nebraska has been selected by the conference’s coaches as the preseason favorite in the Big Ten Preseason Coaches’ Poll. The Huskers won the Big 12 Championship a season ago and finished fourth at the NCAA Championships. Defending Big Ten Champion Michigan follows Nebraska in second, while Penn State, Ohio State and Illinois round out the top five. Iowa stands in sixth in the poll, followed by Minnesota in seventh and Michigan State in eighth.

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Dec. 12 Big Ten Hoops Roundup

The Big Ten went 3-0 a light day Tuesday night, with Michigan dropping Arkansas-Pine Bluff (recap), Wisconsin holding off Milwaukee (recap) and Minnesota pulling away from Central Michigan (recap). Catch up on all the action on our Big Ten scoreboard and get halftime and recap stories in this post.

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Dienhart: Koenning likely to leave Illini

Reports indicate that Illinois defensive coordinator and interim head coach for the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl Vic Koenning is likely to leave.

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Indiana’s Buzzer-Beater set to “Hoosiers”

There’s been no shortage of Indiana reaction since its upset of then-No. 1 Kentucky at the last second Saturday at Assembly Hall, and for good reason. It was an unreal game between two of the nation’s most prestigious programs, and it came down to a buzzer-beating 3-pointer that resulted in a crazy scene in Bloomington, Ind. Now, there’s a video that matches the memorable final 5.6 seconds and ensuing madness to the soundtrack of “Hoosiers.” Watch the video in this post.

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Michigan to wear new jersey in Sugar Bowl

Earlier this season, Michigan wore special uniforms against Notre Dame for the first night game at Michigan Stadium (see the uniform!) and did so again when it played at rival Michigan State (see the uniform!), so it should come as no surprise it will unveil another alternate jersey for the Sugar Bowl. Adidas recently designed several new “Legacy”-type Michigan duds and the Wolverine seniors selected their favorite style (see AnnArbor.com’s story & detailed portrait!), which they will wear next month against Virginia Tech, the school confirmed Tuesday.

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