Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer, July 26, 2013
With media days complete, there is a long list of stories to check out. Here is a nice run down to get you caught up on each team from the goings-on in Chicago the last two days. By the way: The season begins Aug. 29, with Indiana State playing at Indiana.
ILLINOIS
Decatur Herald-Review: Nathan Scheelhaase is ready for one more run.
Champaign News-Gazette: Receivers are following Oklahoma State transfer Wes Lunt?s lead.
Chicago Tribune: Tim Beckman is bullish on improvement.
INDIANA
Indianapolis Star: Kevin Wilson expects improvement from an ?embarrassing? defense.
Indianapolis Star: Kevin Wilson looking for dynamic quarterback to emerge from a three-man race.
IOWA
HawkCentral.com: Why the Hawkeyes are especially hungry for this season opener.
HawkCentral.com: Kirk Ferentz?s loyalty has paid dividends.
Cedar Rapids Gazette: All three quarterbacks are on equal ground.
MICHIGAN
Detroit News: Taylor Lewan is all business as he chases a title.
AnnArbor.com: Back-to-back Michigan-Ohio State games would be something special.
Detroit Free Press: The offensive line is still a concern.
MICHIGAN STATE
MLive.com: Mark Dantonio says he wouldn?t be where he is now without Nick Saban.
Detroit News: Spartans prep to make amends from a 7-6 record.
Detroit Free Press: Leaving Chicago with some hints on the Spartans.
MINNESOTA
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Donnell Kirkwood is tough on himself.
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Jerry Kill is pushing for better facilities.
NEBRASKA
Omaha.com: Taylor Martinez hoping to save best for last.
Omaha.com: Bo Pelini?s vision and Tim Beck?s creativity fuel Nebraska?s high-octane offense.
Lincoln Journal Star: Battle of NU?s is intriguing.
NORTHWESTERN
Chicago Sun-Times: Pat Fitzgerald on using a cost-of-living stipend to woo recruits: ?You have no idea.?
Chicago Tribune: Video with Kain Colter on sharing quarterback role.
OHIO STATE
Columbus Dispatch: Leadership class has Urban Meyer taking notes.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Five takeaways from media days.
Cleveland.com: Braxton Miller leads the championship chase.
PENN STATE
PennLive.com: Bill O?Brien knows what he?s looking for in a quarterback.
PennLive.com: A.D. Dave Joyner hits on NCAA sanctions and the new targeting rule, among other things, in this Q&A.
PennLive.com: John Urschel recalls players who gave him fits.
PURDUE
Lafayette Journal Courier: Dealing with discipline early was important to Darrell Hazell.
Lafayette Journal Courier: Defensive line a strength for the Boilermakers.
WISCONSIN
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Jared Abbrederis, Chris Borland and James White are real attention-getters.
Wisconsin State Journal: Three-time defending champion Badgers are overshadowed by Ohio State.
Wisconsin State Journal: Friendship bonds Gary Andersen and Urban Meyer.
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