Penn State Should Be In the Same Big 10 Division As Michigan and Ohio State

Hello, Penn State fans!

The Big 10 has expanded to 12 teams (instead of adding another team from the East and giving us an Eastern rival, we’re left with a long plane ride halfway across the US). So, there has been lots of discussion and rumors concerning divisions for the conference.

From a purely geographical standpoint, the obvious divisions would be Eastern and Central Time Zones…
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If the Shoe Fits: Are Ohio State’s Eight Home Games an Unfair Advantage?

Over the last eight seasons of play, the Ohio State Buckeyes have lost just five games by a total of 31 points in the friendly confines of Ohio Stadium—or, as it’s better known throughout the college football world—the Horseshoe.

With over 100,000 screaming fans packed in on game day, the Shoe is certainly one of the most intimidating places in all of college football for an…
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TE Vannett 16th member of 2011 class

By TIM MAY Tight end Nick Vannett of Westerville Central High School this afternoon became the 16th commitment to Ohio State’s 2011 football recruiting class. “I feel great. I’m excited to say I’m going to be a Buckeye,” Vannett said….
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Nick Vannett Ends Suspense, Picks Buckeyes

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This week promises to be another huge one for Ohio State recruiting. It started with the commitment of the first 2012 prospect, Josh Perry out of Olentangy HS.  It may end with the commitment of Ronald Tanner out of Columbus’ Eastmoor Academy, whose commitment presser is coming at the end of the week.  [...]
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Vannett Makes Sweet 16

A day after the Bucks reeled in their first commitment in the class of 2012, they picked up the 16th member of their recruiting class of 2011. Tight End Nick Vannett of Westerville Central pledged his allegiance to Buckeye Nation today in a refreshingly low key announcement that featured no …
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Breaking Down the Big Ten, Part Four: the Purdue Boilermakers

Things appear to be looking up for Purdue.

Yes, in coach Danny Hope’s first season at the helm his Boilermakers went 5-7, thereby leaving them home for the winter.

However, I, for one, didn’t think they would win three games last season. I certainly didn’t think they would be able to come within two points of beating eventual Pac-10 champ Oregon, in Eugene, or that they would beat the eventual…
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Wolverine Wednesday: Michigan Goes Two for Tuesday with New 2011 Recruits

On Monday of this week, Michigan needed one QB and three or four offensive linemen. On Wednesday morning, they sewed up their QB and finally got the ball rolling with an offensive line commit.

 

Let’s talk about the QB first

Lake Nona (outside of Orlando, known for its country club that several PGA stars call home) QB Kevin “Don’t call me Sammy” Sousa made his verbal commitment to…
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2010 Big Ten Preseason Wide Receiver Power Rankings

The 2010 season could be a breakout year for several wide receivers in the Big Ten.

The entire conference is loaded with talent at wideout, and should be able to improve upon a decent 2009 season.

Seven of the league’s top 10 receivers return to action this fall, including a few big playmakers and record-breakers.

This year’s conference play should produce several highlight-worthy catches….
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Expansion: Recruiting Edge For Nebraska?

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Most of the expansion news floating around centers on how a 12th team will effect the name of the conference, a potential championship game, the creation of divisions, or other structural changes that may come with the addition …
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No Place Like Home: Top 10 Toughest Places To Play in College Football

Players, coaches, and fans all agree that home field advantages are real. The loudness of a stadium and the fans it hold can and do have an affect on the game being played.

In about two months, fanatics all over the nation will begin to file into their home venues, but all stadiums were not created equal, and some teams will have competitive advantages when playing at home this season.

Though…
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