Big Ten
Wisch: Big Ten Sacks Legends & Leaders, Now Must Tackle Trophies
Over the weekend, the Big Ten pulled off a heady play when the league leaked word that it’s mercifully dumping the much-maligned Legends and Leaders divisional monikers in favor of geographical names.
Is Big Ten Expansion Over? ACC Media Deal Halts Exodus
The Atlantic Coast Conference presidents have agreed for the league to retain media rights for a school that leaves the conference.
Wisch: Michigan Fell Short, But The Big Ten Is Back
The state of Kentucky now has two more championships in the past two years than the entire Big Ten Conference has over the past 13.
Hoge: Collins Can’t Do It Alone And Northwestern Knows It
Chris Collins was introduced as Northwestern’s 24th head men’s basketball coach Tuesday. But that may have been the second most important development inside Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Five Things: Goodbye Big East, Buckeyes Win Big Ten, And West Coast Blues
Yesterday was a relatively drama-free Selection Sunday. Joe Lunardi was a perfect 68 for 68, as Middle Tennessee State, St. Mary’s, Boise State, and La Salle claimed the final spots in the field. Louisville, Gonzaga, Kansas, and Indiana earned the top seeds.
No. 8 Michigan State Beats Iowa At B10 Tournament
CHICAGO (AP) — Adreian Payne had 18 points and 10 rebounds, leading No. 8 Michigan State to a rugged 59-56 victory over Iowa in the Big Ten quarterfinals on Friday night. Keith Appling and Gary Harris […]
Wisch: The One Thing I Don’t Want For Illinois This Postseason
Throughout all the brimstone, my mind kept sparking back to a thought that’s been in my head for weeks: The Fighting Illni and Weber’s Kansas State Wildcats have no business meeting in the NCAA Tournament this season. And here’s to hoping that they don’t.
Rothstein Files: Previewing The 9 Major Conference Tourneys With Predictions
Jim Larranaga’s team has had a banner season, but they’ll likely have to beat Duke for a second time this season — this time with Ryan Kelly — to reinforce their potential to go deep in the NCAA Tournament.
Trey Burke Named Big Ten Player Of The Year
Michigan guard Trey Burke has been named the BIG Ten Player of the Year. Burke led the Big Ten ins coring and assists, averaging 20.2 points-per-game and 6.2 assists-per-game in Big Ten play.
Big Ten Tournament Bracket Revealed
The Big Ten has released the completed bracket for the Big Ten Tournament, which begins Thursday, March 14 at the United Center.
Wisch: Sold-Out Big Ten Tourney Shows Chicago Should Stay In Mix
In 2006, when Indianapolis beat out Chicago for exclusive rights to host the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament from 2008-12, conference commissioner Jim Delany expressed his hope that a fixed location would help boost attendance for his league’s hoops extravaganza.
Big Ten Tournament Already Sold Out
The Big Ten Tournament’s return to Chicago is already a hit.
Hoge: Examining The Floor/Ceiling For The Big Ten’s Eight Contenders
Let’s take a look at the floor and ceiling for each Big Ten contender as the regular season nears an end.
Wisch: Does College Football Need A 13-Game Regular Season?
College football seems to just keep getting bigger.
Silverman: Forget Football, Big Ten Is Now A Basketball Conference
The 2012-13 college basketball season has been even better than most for the Big Ten. This is the year that the Big Ten is talented, powerful and deep.
Big Ten Coaches, ADs Balk At New Recruiting Policies
Big Ten coaches and athletic directors met Monday at the conference’s headquarters in Park Ridge, Ill. and expressed concerns regarding new recruiting rules recently announced by the NCAA.
Wisch: This Year’s Big Ten Success Doesn’t Match 1989… Yet
In 108 years of Big Ten basketball, the 1988-89 season still stands out as the conference’s gold standard.
Wisch: Who Are The Illini? We’re About To Find Out
Over the next three weeks, Illinois faces five opponents with a combined record of 78-15. Four of them are currently ranked among the Top 15 teams in the country.
Wisch: Big Ten Can’t Dump ‘Legends’, ‘Leaders’ Soon Enough
From the get-go, the names fit like a small-sized helmet on an XL-sized head. Awkwardly. And now, it’s time for the Big Ten to send “Legends” and “Leaders” on their way. Mercifully.
Illini Take Plunge In Rankings
In the wake of Illinois’ 23-point loss to unranked Wisconsin, the Fighting Illini took a major plunge in the rankings.
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