Big Ten lunchtime links
Puppy … in a cup … High-energy, always-talking defensive end Eric Martin has put together a big senior season for Nebraska. Some top defensive line recruits could end up in Lincoln. Ohio State…
Four from B1G are Butkus semifinalists
There’s one area where you can’t criticize the Big Ten’s performance this year: linebacker play. The Butkus Award, which goes to the nation’s top linebacker, announced its 12 semifinalists on Monday, and one-third…
Penn State beats Navy 34-7 for O’Brien’s 1st win
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Matt McGloin had been waiting to make this call. The seconds were ticking down in Penn State’s 34-7 win Saturday over Navy, so the senior quarterback got teammates Jordan Hill and Gerald Hodges to sneak up behind rookie head coach Bill O’Brien to douse him with a bucket of water. ”I said ‘Hey listen, it’s his first win as a head coach. You’ve got to give it to him,”’ McGloin said with a laugh. It was too much to resist. Penn State football finally had a victory to celebrate. McGloin threw for 231 yards and four touchdowns, Allen Robinson torched the Midshipmen secondary with 136 yards and three scores, and the Nittany Lions (1-2) rolled to the morale-boosting win following two draining losses to open a season of change in Happy Valley. ”In many ways, it was a long…
Big Ten lunchtime links
One more day … Three men were arrested in connection with the Aug. 1 attack on Montee Ball. Jared Abbrederis is working hard to be the Badgers’ No. 1 receiver this fall. Purdue…
Big Ten rankings: No. 5, Gerald Hodges
Now we’re getting somewhere in our Big Ten Top 25 players countdown. Specifically, we’ve reached the top five, as our rankings will meet the summit by the end of this week. As a…
Big Ten lunchtime links
Links to get you over the hump. Gerald Hodges has proudly stuck with Penn State. Bill Belton is wearing the No. 1 jersey well as he tries to become the Nittany Lions’ No….
Big Ten position rankings: LB (individual)
Our position-by-position preseason rankings roll on as we get to the linebackers. This is one of the strongest overall position groups in the league, full of returning stars and pro prospects. Here are…
Poll: Big Ten’s top offensive tandem
Last week, you were asked to identify the Big Ten’s top defensive tandem entering the 2012 season. Michigan State’s standout pair — defensive end William Gholston and cornerback Johnny Adams — pulled away…
Phil Steele names preseason All-B1G teams
The tireless Phil Steele, he of the eponymous and indispensable college football preview magazine, has come out with his preseason All-Big Ten teams. You can find them — which include four teams for…
Penn State spring wrap
2011 overall record: 9-4 2011 conference record: 6-2 (T-first, Leaders division) Returning starters: Offense: 5; defense: 4; kicker/punter: 2 Top returners LB Gerald Hodges, DT Jordan Hill, LB Michael Mauti, S Malcolm Willis,…
