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Ranking Big Ten's top 10 position units in 2014
Ranking Big Ten's top 10 position units in 2014
Take a moment to open your Big Ten football history books and think back to some of the top position units that have defined the conference's excellence. Think back to when Penn State first adopted the name "Linebacker U." Or Purdue's "Den of Defensive Ends." This got me thinking about the upcoming season and what […]
SI.com: Gordon, Miller Heisman 'frontrunners'
SI.com: Gordon, Miller Heisman 'frontrunners'
While everyone is focused on the NFL draft, SI.com's Zac Ellis is thinking about the Heisman Trophy. Yes, in early May. Ellis released his post-spring 2014 Heisman Watch on Monday, and he spotlights a handful of Big Ten stars. Ohio State QB Braxton Miller and Wisconsin RB Melvin Gordon pace the Big Ten candidates as […]
New Wisconsin RB coach: 'This is Tailback U'
New Wisconsin RB coach: 'This is Tailback U'
New Wisconsin running backs coach Thomas Brown is excited about his new role, and for good reason. Brown, previously at Marshall, gets to coach star Melvin Gordon, in addition to Corey Clement, who produced as a freshman. Brown is so impressed by Wisconsin's backs and its history of standout backs, from Alan Ameche to Ron […]
Dienhart: My top 10 Big Ten running backs for 2014
Dienhart: My top 10 Big Ten running backs for 2014
Northwestern received great news Tuesday, as running back Venric Mark was granted a medical hardship for a fifth season of eligibility. Mark?s return bolsters what will be a strong collection of running backs in the Big Ten in 2014. Here?s my ranking of the conference?s Top 10 backs for next season. Before I get to […]
Badgers' Melvin Gordon to return for junior season
Badgers' Melvin Gordon to return for junior season
(AP) Running back Melvin Gordon will return to Wisconsin for his junior season in 2014. The 1,400-yard rusher said in a statement released by the team Friday that he had room for growth, and that he hoped to get the 19th-ranked Badgers back to the Big Ten title game. He also cited a desire to […]
Analyzing the numbers: Badger rush attack vs. IU
Analyzing the numbers: Badger rush attack vs. IU
Wisconsin entered Saturday averaging 280 rushing yards this season, which ranked second in the Big Ten (10th in FBS). The Badgers just about doubled that total with a 2013 FBS-high 554 rushing yards in their 51-3 rout of Indiana at Camp Randall Stadium. [ MORE: Watch Week 12 Big Ten highlights ] It marked the […]
