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B1G presidents, chancellors on O'Bannon trial
B1G presidents, chancellors on O'Bannon trial
ROSEMONT, Ill. — While testifying last week in the O'Bannon trial in Oakland, Calif., Big Ten Commissioner James E. Delany spoke to the importance of the inextricable link between academics and athletics as part of the collegiate model, and to the value of establishing a 21st century system to meet the educational needs of current […]
Ranking all the Big Ten games, from Week 1 to 14
Ranking all the Big Ten games, from Week 1 to 14
I've spent the last few weeks offering my super-early thoughts on the 2014 football schedule. You can catch up here. Today, it's time to compile my game rankings for all 14 weeks in one post. What's the one game you won't want to miss each week? Hop inside to find out. WEEK 1 1. Wisconsin […]
Ohio Stadium ranked No. 1 B1G venue in Athlon Sports poll
Ohio Stadium ranked No. 1 B1G venue in Athlon Sports poll
Athlon Sports is doing a series of college football stadium rankings, and it was time to consider the Big Ten homes Friday. Ohio Stadium took the top spot, garnering nine of 12 first-place votes, while Memorial Stadium (Nebraska) came in second. The voters included 10 Big Ten personalities, including BTN's Gerry DiNardo, Tom Dienhart and […]
Best of Week 14: Got to love rivalry week!
Best of Week 14: Got to love rivalry week!
The Big Ten has saved the best for last, as the Week 14 lineup features seven games that all are enticing for one reason or another. In fact, titles in both divisions may be on the line. Here?s a breakdown of the best of Week 14. [ MORE: Get all of Dienhart's preseason schedule analysis […]
Best of Week 13: A couple big-time West battles
Best of Week 13: A couple big-time West battles
The penultimate Saturday brings us seven Big Ten games for the first time in 2014. The Big Ten West must be watched, as Minnesota plays at Nebraska and Wisconsin travels to Iowa in two division-defining games. Here?s a breakdown of the best of Week 13. [ MORE: Get all of Dienhart's preseason schedule analysis ] […]
Best of Week 12: Rematch of 2012 Big Ten title game
Best of Week 12: Rematch of 2012 Big Ten title game
There are two non-conference games tucked into this mid-November Saturday, which rarely happens this late in the season in the Big Ten. Northwestern?s trip to Notre Dame could be interesting. But a division title could be center stage: Nebraska at Wisconsin. Here?s a breakdown of the best of Week 12. [ MORE: Get all of […]
