Big Ten Animated GIF Tuesday: All the world's a stage

It's been asked "Why does BTN.com call this Big Ten Animated GIF Tuesday." The answer is very simple: Because "Big Ten Animated Graphics Interchange Format Tuesday" is far too long and clunky. Now let's show off the best GIFs from this past football weekend.

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Today we'll be looking at these Big Ten football moments as if they were auditioning for a role in a movie. Picture yourself sitting with us at the casting desk as our potential actors perform their screen test.

Lights …

Camera …

Aaaaand … ACTION IN FULL TECHNICOLOR!

Looking to save the day, our hero arrives with his band of merry men each in full uniform and helmet and – CUT!

Again, in this scene our hero arrives in full uniform and – CUT AGAIN. Sorry, we only need the one hero.

OK, from the top … Looking to save the day, our hero leaps into action.

But he is thwarted and this make our hero angry.

But our hero's affable buddy tells him he can't give up now. This is a big role – it'll help if you're furry and appealing to younger movie goers.

And so, facing seemingly insurmountable odds, our hero forges ahead.

Only to be stopped by a magical and evil pig. What? It's a kids' movie – the script we sent you made that clear. AND STOP! First rule of show business: Never work with live animals.

Take two. Our hero is stopped by a magical pig. But have no fear, the band of merry men saves the day.

Now safe from danger, the village's residents are overcome with joy.

Needs more joy.

There we go. You were all wonderful. You're making these choices very difficult for us. We'll call you.