Big Ten year-end wide receiver/tight end rankings
December 29, 2008
Posted by ESPN.com’s Adam Rittenberg
Only one Big Ten team (Illinois) ranked in the top 25 nationally in pass offense, so this was anything but an explosive year for the league’s wide receivers and tight ends. Subpar quarterback play had a role, as did injuries (Travis Beckum). Here’s a look at the best of an average [...]
Big Ten lunch links: Brodell prepares for last game
December 29, 2008
Posted by ESPN.com’s Adam Rittenberg
Catching up on a weekend full of links and several more from this morning …
Iowa wide receiver Andy Brodell does not expect to be granted a sixth year of eligibility, likely making the Outback Bowl his final collegiate game, Andy Hamilton and Randy Peterson write in the Iowa City Press-Citizen.
Michigan State [...]
Will a Big Ten Team Win a Bowl Game This Post-season?
December 27, 2008
The Big Ten conference sent seven of its 11 teams bowling this holiday season, but maybe they should have sent them fishing instead.
It’s Saturday night, Dec. 27, and the Florida State Seminoles have just overwhelmed their opponent, and Big Ten representatives, the Wisconsin Badgers.
Overwhelmed is a good word, but there are others that would certainly [...]
Badgers end disappointing season with a thud
December 27, 2008
Posted by ESPN.com’s Adam Rittenberg
The Champs Sports Bowl marked Wisconsin’s final chance to take the sting off an extremely disappointing season.
After a 42-13 loss to Florida State, the Badgers’ pain won’t go away for some time.
As expected, Florida State was the faster and more athletic team. But speed wasn’t the main reason why Wisconsin got [...]
Weekend thoughts
December 27, 2008
Big Ten Bowl Games
Later today, the first Big Tenbowl game will take place. Wisconsin is looking to put a happy ending on a very disappointing season by beating Florida State.
Wisconsin was once 3-0 and beating the crap out of Michigan in Week 4. Their three wins (to that point) were somewhat impressive, as was the [...]
Champs Sports Bowl preview
December 27, 2008
Posted by ESPN.com’s Adam Rittenberg
The Big Ten bowl season finally kicks off today as Wisconsin (7-5) faces Florida State (8-4) in the Champs Sports Bowl (ESPN, 4:30 p.m. ET). Here’s a quick look at the matchup.
WHO TO WATCH: Wisconsin running backs P.J. Hill and John Clay
The Badgers’ upset hopes rest on the burly backs of [...]
Sherer brings edge to Badgers’ huddle
December 26, 2008
Posted by ESPN.com’s Adam Rittenberg
AP Photo/Rob Carr
Wisconsin’s Dustin Sherer throws a pass against Cal Poly Mustangs in the Badgers 36-35 overtime win on Nov. 22.
Dustin Sherer doesn’t understand why his camouflage hat and Lynyrd Skynyrd T-shirt drew so much attention after he was named Wisconsin’s starting quarterback midway through the season.
Badgers head coach Bret Bielema [...]
The Complete Champs Sports Bowl Guide: Wisconsin Vs. Florida State
December 26, 2008
This postseason, B/R college football writers are teaming up to preview every bowl game. Be sure to check them all out!
Wisconsin (7-5) vs. Florida State (8-4)
Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, 4:30 PM ET
Florida Citrus Bowl, Orlando, FL
Spread: Florida State -5
How they got here…
Disappointment got both teams in Orlando this weekend.
Wisconsin was ranked as high as No. [...]
Big Ten lunch links: Maybin’s rapid rise
December 26, 2008
Posted by ESPN.com’s Adam Rittenberg
Here’s your post-Christmas reading list.
Aaron Maybin wasn’t a starter heading into the season. Now the Penn State star defensive end is contemplating a jump to the NFL, Bernard Fernandez writes in the Philadelphia Daily News.
There’s increasing doubt about Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema, but his boss continues to be in his [...]
The End Of Monotony: Week Two Bowl Previews & Predictions
December 24, 2008
Okay, class, here’s a question. How many believe that the bowl season was off to a incredibly mundane start, and that it can only get worse until the big bowls are played? Show of hands, NOW! {Everyone shoots a hand in the air}
Well, you’re wrong! Last week was just the warm up round. So keep [...]