Call it Wally Pipp week. Pipp was the New York Yankees first baseman who in 1925 sat out a game with a headache. His replacement? Lou Gehrig, who played the next 2,130 consecutive games. Michigan won’t retain the No. 1 spot for that long, but with their 41-17 drubbing of previously undefeated Penn State, the Wolverines take advantage of Ohio State “sitting out” a week to move atop the rankings. The Buckeyes can regain their lofty position, but for now they’ve been “Wally Pipped.” OSU Headlines newsletter:Sign up for our daily newsletter on Ohio State sports Ohio State football:Meet Ohio State defensive end Javonte Jean-Baptiste DeVier Posey:’Through your pain always comes glory’: Former Ohio State wide receiver learns from hardships Elsewhere, Illinois has secured the No. 3 spot, making coach Bret Bielema the early favorite for Big Ten coach of the year. As for Minnesota winning the West? The Gophers’…
Continue Reading: Big Ten Power Rankings: Smash-mouth Michigan moves ahead of idle Ohio State into top spot
