2008 Big Ten Football discussion

[bukIpower]

OSU @ Wisconsin for the big ten title!

Illinois I would say is a nice pick but the lack of a running back now is going to really hurt them IMO. Juice having to do more via the pass will not be enough, and the loss of Lehman/the DT will hurt as well. Lehman will really hurt he was that teams voice last year. Illinois sure has some nice weapons in Williams as well as Benn but they won't be nearly as dangerous as they were last year.

On a side note call me crazy but I think next year Penn State will be under rated. They return a good amount on defense including Lee at LB, and I really like Clark as their QB. You wanna see a big QB? go check that dude out he's enormous for a QB... I was really impressed with his play in the alamo bowl this year, and I think they could sneak up on some folks

[kinch]

Originally Posted by Coqui

Step #1 Respect for Ohio State.
Step #2 Respect for the Big10

Step #3 . . . . .
Step #4 World Domination!

[Yertle]

I think we have to be the overwhelming favorites this year. If Tressel can win the Big 10 in an off-year with away games at PSU, Purdue, and Michigan... think what he's going to do this year. Plus, he seems to always come through in a big way in "revenge games". Illinois might get a serious pounding next year.

USC is a rough one, but other than that, I looked into my crystal ball and saw a runaway s&g train to the Big 10 title. Choo Choo!!!

[BUCKYLE]

ESPN.com


A small B10 preview.
Thought the "How they can win the B10 was especially funny for these two.


10. Iowa Hawkeyes

What we know: The entire offensive line is back, and Mitch King anchors the defensive front.
What we don't know: Who steps in at running back and how Kirk Ferentz's staff shuffle will play out.
How the Hawkeyes can win the league title: Kidnap Terrelle Pryor.




11. Minnesota Golden Gophers

What we know: Quarterback Adam Weber and wide receiver Eric Decker form one of the league's top young passing combos.
What we don't know: How the nation's worst defense adjusts to a new coordinator.
How the Gophers can win the league title: They can't.

[OregonBuckeye]

Originally Posted by Taosman

Does the Big Ten get stronger in 2008? Doesn't look like it.

How so?

[MD Buckeye]

ESPN - Big Ten looks to regain credibility among college football's elite - College Football

Originally Posted by ESPN.com

Big Ten looks to regain credibility among college football's elite

Ohio State Buckeyes

Spring practice starts: March 31
Spring game: April 26
What to watch
? Standout left tackle Alex Boone is back, but the other tackle spot is a mystery after the loss of four-year starter Kirk Barton. Rising sophomore Bryant Browning will get the first shot at the starting job.

? Defensive end Lawrence Wilson will be closely monitored as he returns from a broken leg in the 2007 season opener. As Wilson rejoins the line, Ohio State must replace premier pass rusher Vernon Gholston, the Big Ten's defensive lineman of the year.
? Statistically, Ohio State had few weaknesses last season, but kickoff returns was one of them. The Buckeyes ranked 117th nationally (17.7 yards per return) and need a viable return man to emerge.

Cont'd......

[The S&G Dynasty]

The whole conference will be much improved in my opinion. We were a very young league last year with the lone exception being michigan. I think wisconsin will be our biggest competition for the Big ten.