Dienhart: Best of the 2017 BTN fall bus tour
After 20 days, roughly 3,700 miles, 14 practices and two pairs of lost sunglasses, it’s official: The 2017 Big Ten Network football bus tour is over. Here is a look back at the Best of the Tour.
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After 20 days, roughly 3,700 miles, 14 practices and two pairs of lost sunglasses, it’s official: The 2017 Big Ten Network football bus tour is over. Here is a look back at the Best of the Tour.
Northwestern went through a brisk two-hour practice on Wednesday on its lake-front Hutcheson Field. With the Chicago skyline as a backdrop, the Wildcats did a bit of everything. Here are some fun takes from Wildcat practice.
Pat Fitzgerald has a well-oiled machine that has a shot to contend for the Big Ten West title. Adding to the buzz: This could be his fastest team yet, but keep an eye on the offensive line. Here are five things Tom Dienhart learned at Wildcat practice.
Pat Fitzgerald has his program humming along at a high level. But he’s still looking for a breakthrough. Could this be the year Northwestern wins the West and plays in the Big Ten title game? Here are five things Tom Dienhart will be watching at Northwestern practice.
Many issues plague the Fighting Illini, who need better play in the trenches on both sides of the ball. Here are some fun takes from Tuesday's practice.
Questions abound for Lovie Smith as he opens his second season in Champaign. Can he flip the script on a 3-9 debut? Here are five things BTN.com senior writer Tom Dienhart learned at practice.
Year Two of the Lovie Smith era is underway in Champaign. And there is plenty of work to do. Here are five things BTN.com senior writer Tom Dienhart will be watching at Illinois practice.
Jeff Brohm is continuing to hone his lineup as Purdue transitions into game prep soon. Here are some fun takes from Monday’s practice.
Jeff Brohm is looking to flip what has been a losing script at Purdue. And, he has many challenges. Here are five things Tom Dienhart learned at Boilermaker practice Monday.
There is lots of work to do for new Purdue coach Jeff Brohm, who inherits a program that won nine games the last four years. Here are five things BTN.com senior writer Tom Dienhart will be watching at Purdue practice on Monday.