There are a ton of uncertainties for Purdue heading into the 2013 season. They have a new coach in Darrell Hazell, who has never coached in the Big Ten before, by far the most difficult schedule the first half of the season and up until today, a question mark at the quarterback position. But with the naming of [...]
Northwestern will have to travel to Berkeley for their week 1 matchup with California. Even though Cal was not very good last season and Northwestern has Big 10 title aspirations, this should be a very tough test for the ‘Cats. First off, it is never easy to win on the road but even tougher when you must [...]
Indiana went just 4-8 in 2012, but as far as a four win seasons go, it wasn’t all bad. Now, thanks to some positive aspects it showed last year and a favorable schedule, look for Indiana to improve in 2013, and who knows, maybe even go bowling. Indiana won just four games last season and [...]
In 2012, Michigan’s defense was very solid, helping to erase memories of the awful Rich Rodriguez era defenses. Heading in to year three of the Brady Hoke and Greg Mattison regime, the defense should be looking to take the next step from very good to dominant. The primary job of a defense is obviously to [...]
When it was announced that the Big Ten would split into two six-team conferences in 2011, the big point of discussion with Michigan and Ohio State fans was how the conference would treat their biggest rivalry. If they were put in the same division, they would still play each other in the final weekend every [...]
In a relatively rare case of a Big Ten team taking a recruit who was already committed to another Big Ten school, Michigan has done so to Penn State. 2014 linebacker Jared Wangler has committed to Michigan, after previously committing to Penn State in May and then decommiting this morning. Although Wangler has only received [...]
It seems that Pat Fitzgerald plans on using both of his quarterbacks this season for Northwestern. Like last year, Kain Colter will be the “starter”, but be as much of a runner as a passer. Meanwhile, Trevor Siemian will back Colter up and be the primary passer. This use of his quarterbacks is something Fitzgerald is highly unlikely to change. But is [...]
With Denard Robinson, Michigan‘s offense always had that “wow” factor. Everyone in the country knew, that at any time and from anywhere on the field, Robinson could make a huge play with his feet. ”Shoelace” could score from anywhere, and that alone made Michigan’s offense lethal. Now, with Denard gone, Michigan might have a new [...]
Most observers looking at the Big Ten Legends Division see a three-horse race. Michigan and Northwestern (maybe less so) are supposed to challenge last year’s winner Nebraska for a spot in the Big Ten title game. But what this premise leaves out is the idea of Michigan State competing to win the division. Michigan State, despite their [...]
Heading into the 2013 season, Northwestern has very high expectations. After winning their first bowl game since 1948 last season, Pat Fitzgerald has a lot of momentum behind his Wildcats. Many even expect Northwestern to challenge to win the Legends Division this fall. However, it will be very difficult for Fitzgerald’s team to stay in [...]
