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Big Ten to Realign Again

April 24, 2013
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Big Ten to Realign Again

  When the Big Ten conference announced realignment plans for 2011, the new Legends and Leaders divisions were met with harsh criticism.  With the addition of Rutgers and Maryland in 2014, the conference is looking to realign again with the hopes of positive feedback from fans.  It is expected that the conference president and chancellors will approve new divisions and division names based on geography rather than competitive balance for the 2014 season.  Currently, the conference is broken down into the...

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Maryland has Money to Burn

March 19, 2013
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Maryland has Money to Burn

Maryland’s move to the Big 10 is starting to payoff.  Not only is Maryland going to make millions more in conference sharing, the Big 10 is giving the Terrapins between $20 – $30 million extra in travel subsidies.  To put in perspective, as an ACC member, Maryland budgeted roughly $3 million for team travel.  When the 2014-15 season commences, the university will have a projected $6 million for travel.  With Maryland in the Big 10, the conference’s footprint extends...

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10 football programs that could benefit from conference realignment

September 12, 2011
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10 football programs that could benefit from conference realignment

The impending move of Texas A&M to the SEC ushers the captivating conference expansion saga into its second year. With the Pac 10 now the Pac 12, the Big 10 now a 12-team league and the Big 12 now a ten-team (soon to be nine-team) league, it’s blatantly obvious that further movement will eventually occur. Speculation about possible 14-or 16-team “super-conferences” has college football fans hoping their programs will benefit from the massive changes and not be left out...

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The Big 10 flexes its muscles

December 29, 2010
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The Big 10 flexes its muscles

Looking back before last season, the Big 10 failed miserably come post-season play. However, this season the Big 10 is looking very strong despite struggles from yester-year. On Tuesday, Iowa took down #12 Missouri 27-24 in the Insight Bowl and on Wednesday Illinois, surprising to some, dominated Baylor 38-14 in the Texas Bowl. The conference is starting to show that it is finally out of its slump and returning back to elite status. To the true fan, this turn-around...

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This Jewel lost his shine

June 6, 2010
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This Jewel lost his shine

Two Iowa football players were arrested early Saturday morning after a fight at Iowa City’s Vito bar. Running back Jewel Hampton, 20, was arrested for public intoxication and underage presence at a liquor establishment. Witnesses stated that Hampton was causing problems with Vito patrons that soon turned physical. As the altercations moved outside, police arrived at the scene to break up the melee.  Hampton was immediately arrested for his involvement. Upon his arrest, he blew a .091. Fellow teammate...

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Do you really want more Pizza! Pizza!?

April 13, 2010
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Do you really want more Pizza! Pizza!?

The Little Caesars Pizza Bowl confirmed where it ranks as one of the lowest tiered bowl games possible. The organizers have come to an agreement with the Big 10 and Mid-American conference (MAC) for the next four bowl seasons. Presumably to build up anticipation, the committee announced that the bowl game will feature the Big 10 8th seed (No. 8 Big 10 bowl eligible team) against either the No. 1 MAC or No. 2 MAC team. This match-up clearly...

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Pryor’s Surgery A Success

February 11, 2010
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Pryor’s Surgery A Success

Ohio State’s Terrelle Pryor underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee yesterday. Pryor is expected to recover quickly and should be at 100% by the start of OSU’s spring practice on April 11th. A week before the 2010 Rose Bowl, Pryor revealed that he suffered ligament damage in one of his knees but claimed that the injury wasn’t significant enough to keep him sidelined. The two year starter from Jeanette, PA enters his third season as the Buckeyes’ signal caller.

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Pitt to the Big 10?

February 1, 2010
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Pitt to the Big 10?

Rumors are swirling in the virtual world that Pitt is joining the Big 10 conference. Some have doubts about the rumors, while others, including Ben Maller, see it happening. Maller reports: University of Pittsburgh athletics are moving to the Big 10 conference, according to sources close to the school. Some athletes were informed of the move over the weekend, a little birdie tells me. This move sets up the natural rivalry with Penn State who joined the conference in 1990....

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