The 2012 Big Ten softball season is set to begin this week with 10 teams taking to the diamond on the opening weekend of play. Nebraska opens the season on Thursday, while Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Northwestern, Ohio State and Penn State begin on Friday, and Minnesota opens its season on Saturday. Wisconsin begins the new year on Feb. 17, and Purdue opens its season on Feb. 18.
Most people would describe Northwestern designated hitter Michelle Batts as funny and outgoing. But if you think that Michelle has had a big impact on the Northwestern softball team, wait until you meet her sister Michaela. Watch now to learn more about the relationship between the two siblings and how that it has affected the Wildcats.
Throwing a softball underhand is something few men have attempted. BTN host Mike Hall found out just how difficult the process was when he went to Ann Arbor last spring for some pointers from Michigan ace and All-America Jordan Taylor. As great as Taylor is in the circle, she didn’t stand a chance at helping our host. Hall tried and tried, but his motion was awkward, his delivery was inconsistent, and his fastball featured quite a loop, bringing laughter to Taylor.
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BTN.com senior writer Tom Dienhart has been answering your football questions in his weekly BTN.com mailbag. Now we're adding men's hoops to the mix. Got a Big Ten question for our expert? Fire it in and read his previous answers.
