Unit Rankings
Dienhart: Big Ten East defensive backs unit rankings
Dienhart: Big Ten East defensive backs unit rankings
There is a lot to like about Michigan in 2016, as Jim Harbaugh begins his second season in Ann Arbor in pursuit of the program?s first Big Ten title since 2004. Among the many areas of strength is the secondary, led by Jourdan Lewis-one of the best corners in America. [ MORE: East offensive lines […]
Dienhart: Ranking the Big Ten's top 10 running backs
Dienhart: Ranking the Big Ten's top 10 running backs
Yes, Ohio State?s all-world talent Ezekiel Elliott is gone, in addition to Illinois' Josh Ferguson, Iowa's Jordan Canzeri and Maryland's Brandon Ross. But the Big Ten is loaded with plenty of options/depth at running back entering the 2016 season. The impressive group is led by Penn State wunderkind Saquon Barkley. [ MORE: Top 7 quarterbacks […]
Dienhart: Big Ten West linebacker unit rankings
Dienhart: Big Ten West linebacker unit rankings
Talented, quick, deep ? those are just three words that aptly describe the linebacking corps at Wisconsin, which tops my ranking of Big Ten West linebackers. But the LBs will have to adjust to a new coordinator. What impact will that have? [ MORE: West offensive lines | West pass-catchers | West backfields | West […]
Dienhart: Big Ten East linebacker unit rankings
Dienhart: Big Ten East linebacker unit rankings
Linebackers need to be a special breed of crazy and talent, willing to take on big offensive linemen and fullbacks with power while also having the speed to chase down running backs. And no school in the East has a better collection of LBs than Michigan State. [ MORE: East OL | East receiving corps […]
Dienhart: Ranking the Big Ten’s top 10 wide receivers
Dienhart: Ranking the Big Ten’s top 10 wide receivers
Much debate rages about who will be the quarterback at Michigan. Whoever wins the job will be comforted by the fact he?ll throw to two of the Big Ten?s top targets in Jehu Chesson and Amara Darboh. In fact, the former heads my ranking of 2016 Big Ten wide receivers. [ MORE: East OL | […]
Dienhart: Big Ten West defensive line unit rankings
Dienhart: Big Ten West defensive line unit rankings
Ask any coach, and he?ll tell you the most difficult spot to recruit is defensive line. It is very difficult to find players who are big AND quick. Teams that can build good lines typically have a shot to win league titles. Iowa is one of those teams. [ MORE: West offensive lines | West […]
