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09-07-2008, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by OHSportsFan9
While it was nice to see all the BigTen teams handle their business yesterday, there are still some big games next week for the conference.
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Absolutely. It's just good to see there aren't any embarrassments to hang on the conference so far like teams losing to BGSU & Duke. The Big-10 is 18-3 in non-conference play, with the losses being to Cal, Mizzou, and Utah.
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09-07-2008, 03:08 PM
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Losing OOC games gives all the others and the talking heads more ammo to talk the B10 down. We need to root for the B10 teams to win so we can regain our status as the top conference'.
Thats not going to happen unless all the B10 teams start winning these games.
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B!-I!-G! T!-E!-N! B!-I!-G! T!-E!-N!
That's how it goes right?
In this Conference discussion, I really believe that the BCS system has made it essential for the Conference a team is in to be strong, although some non-BCS schools could be used as counter-evidence against this. And lately the Talking Heads have seemed to put alot more emphasis on this as well. With SOS playing more of a factor lately and the strength of Conference influencing the perception, as well as competition, it has almost become necessary for people to "root for" the Conference their favorite team is in.
That being said, some Conference fans take it a little too far, but I understand the concept. If the Conference is strong more slack will be given in the rankings, and in National perception.
And although I believe the Big Ten is improved this year, I'm somewhat glad the opening weeks for the ACC have helped draw some of the attention away from everyone disecting every game in the Big Ten like last year.
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09-09-2008, 03:45 PM
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ESPN-Gophers top running back to miss season
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota running back Duane Bennett will miss the rest of the season because of a knee injury.
The Gophers' leading rusher and second-leading receiver tore a ligament in Saturday's victory over Bowling Green, though coach Tim Brewster did not specify which knee was injured.
Bennett led the Gophers (2-0) with 140 yards rushing and also had 12 catches for 125 in the first two games of the season, both victories.
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09-09-2008, 04:04 PM
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damn. that's a tough break for minn.
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09-09-2008, 04:54 PM
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damn. that's a tough break for minn.
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Even more bad news for Minnesota is they come to The Shoe in 2 1/2 weeks. |
09-22-2008, 05:53 AM
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Big 10 enters conference play with no clear-cut favorite
Monday, September 22, 2008 Doug Lesmerises
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Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark is conjuring up memories of Michael Robinson, leading the Nittany Lions to the No. 3 ranking in the nation in 2005, while the Nits have watched tape of the Kerry Collins-Ki-Jana Carter undefeated offense of 1994.
After four wins by a combined score of 211-40 against weak competition, Penn State isn't the obvious favorite with conference play beginning this weekend, but it is the most dangerous team in the Big Ten.
With Ohio State in flux, there is no favorite.
Figuring that the Big Ten won't be taking a spot in the national title game this year, who's going to the Rose Bowl?
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Illinois at State Penn could be very revealing. State Penn had 5 fumbles last week against Temple. They lose the turnover battle against Illinois... they lose. I think they are way over-rated.  But the schedule has been very favorable so far.
Aug. 30 - Coastal Carolina - Win 66-10
Sept. 06 - Oregon State - Win 45-14
Sept. 13 - at Syracuse - Win 55-13
Sept. 20 - Temple - Win 45-3
Sept. 27 - Illinois - 8:00 ABC
Oct. 04 - at Purdue
Oct. 11 - at Wisconsin - 8:00 ESPN or ESPN2
Oct. 18 - Michigan - 4:30 ESPN or ESPN2
Oct. 25 - at Ohio State - 8:00 ABC, ESPN or ESPN2
Nov. 08 - at Iowa
Nov. 15 - Indiana
Nov. 22 - Michigan State
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