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Big Ten Network Cuts Academic Programming

Filed: May 19, 2012 11:15 AM CDT by
Brian Spurlock-US PRESSWIRE

In news that isn’t exactly surprising, the Big Ten has announced it will reduce the number of hours dedicated to academic programming on the Big Ten Network.  Apparently ratings were low for the shows focused on academics televised on a network branded for sports.  Imagine that. The conference had initially expected to show approximately 60 [...]

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Ohio State LB Andrew Sweat Makes Unconventional Career Decision

Filed: May 15, 2012 1:18 PM CDT by
Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIRE

Ohio State linebacker Andrew Sweat was recently faced with a big decision– take a shot at making an NFL roster as an undrafted free agent, or, pursue a career in law. After sizing up his opportunities, the 31st ranked linebacker in the 2012 class, decided not to accept an offer provided him by the Cleveland [...]

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DeAnthony Arnett Eligible to Play for Spartans in 2012

Filed: May 11, 2012 9:54 AM CDT by

Michigan State enters 2012 minus its top three wide receivers from 2011 plus the quarterback who was throwing them passes the past three seasons, Kirk Cousins. Michigan State’s trio of receivers combined for 172 catches last season and their departures (along with Cousins) left a huge void for the Spartans to try and fill in [...]

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Ranking the Best (and Worst) Big Ten Nonconference Schedules

Filed: May 7, 2012 3:02 PM CDT by
Derick E. Hingle-US PRESSWIRE

The Big Ten will kickoff the 2012 season with a bang on opening weekend with Michigan facing Alabama and Michigan State playing host to Boise State which should be two of the best out-of league games you’ll find on anyone’s schedule. While they are the usual cupcakes we’ve come to expect in college football, overall [...]

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Recruiting: Ohio State Loses Alex Anzalone, Sex Offender To Blame?

Filed: May 5, 2012 12:12 AM CDT by
Greg Bartram-US PRESSWIRE

High school prospects decommitting from college football programs usually entail a hasty decision, a better offer or a desire to remain close to home. Rarely, if ever, are the actions of a sex offender the result. But for recent Ohio State pledge Alex Anzalone, a linebacker from Pennsylvania, he’s no longer a Buckeye due to [...]

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Iowa Hawkeyes Send Six More Players to NFL via Draft; 3rd in Nation

Filed: May 1, 2012 1:41 PM CDT by
Byron Hetzler-US PRESSWIRE

The Iowa Hawkeyes have established themselves as one of the premier NFL talent pools in the nation. Over the last three seasons the Hawkeyes have sent 18 players to the NFL via the draft, which puts them in a tie for 3rd most in the nation, and 1st in the Big Ten. Iowa has had [...]

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Purdue’s Ricardo Allen Undefeated Since Issuing Twitter Challenge

Filed: April 28, 2012 8:45 AM CDT by
Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE

Ricardo Allen happens to be a pretty good football player.  So good in fact that he was named second team All-Big Ten after just his sophomore season at Purdue.  He finished fourth on the team in tackles with 81  and also came up with three interceptions in 2011. He also happens to be pretty good [...]

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Northwestern’s Dizzy Bat Race

Filed: April 25, 2012 5:59 PM CDT by
Greg M. Cooper-US PRESSWIRE

Spring football, the time of the year when players get back to learning the fundamentals and teams work on tweaking schemes while preparing for the upcoming season. I’m sure from a player’s point of view, the spring season can get a little monotonous.   After all, there’s no real game to look forward, too.  Just 15 [...]

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Iowa to Wear Throwback Uniforms Against Iowa State

Filed: April 23, 2012 4:02 PM CDT by
Reese Strickland-US PRESSWIRE

If you’re flipping through the channels on September 8th looking to watch Iowa’s annual Cy-Hawk showdown with Iowa State, you may have to slow down for a second as it’s likely you won’t recognize one of the teams on the field. That’s because Iowa announced it was going to wear throwback uniforms against the Cyclones [...]

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Former Husker Alfonzo Dennard Arrested for Assault on Officer

Filed: April 21, 2012 3:49 PM CDT by
Bruce Thorson-US PRESSWIRE

Former Nebraska cornerback Alfonzo Dennard had been projected to be selected anywhere from the late first round to the third round in next week’s NFL draft.  After last night, who knows when Dennard will get selected. The All-Big Ten cornerback was arrested  Saturday morning at 2AM on suspicion of assaulting a police officer, third-degree assault, [...]

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