Big Ten Conference
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New coach, same goals at WisconsinAug 14, 2013 6:02 pm - New coach, same high expectations at Wisconsin. It’s up to Gary Andersen now to keep the Badgers’ streak of three straight Big Ten titles going after Bret Bielema bolted...
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Spartans aiming to rebound on offenseAug 14, 2013 5:23 pm - EAST LANSING, Mich. — For all Michigan State has accomplished under Mark Dantonio — the wins over Michigan, a share of the 2010 Big Ten title, a pair of thrilling finish...
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QB, depth concerns will test Penn StateAug 14, 2013 4:48 pm - STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Bill O’Brien yelled, cajoled and kept careful watch on his two new quarterbacks as they ran through Penn State practice. Either junior college trans...
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With bowl win comes swagger for NorthwesternAug 14, 2013 4:36 pm - One big hurdle is out of the way. Plenty remain. Northwestern will try to take the next big step and assert itself as one of the best in the Big Ten on the heels of a bo...
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After 2012 troubles, Illini looking for progressAug 14, 2013 4:36 pm - CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Coming off a 2-10 season, expectations around the Big Ten are low for Illinois. That doesn’t surprise senior linebacker Jonathan Brown a bit. “A lot of...
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Softer schedule should help Cornhuskers in Big TenAug 14, 2013 4:36 pm - LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska’s initiation to the Big Ten is over, and the Cornhuskers, with an assist from the schedule, may be set up to make hay. Coach Bo Pelini starts hi...
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Wolverines look strong, but are Buckeyes stronger?Aug 14, 2013 4:35 pm - ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Brady Hoke was about 10 minutes into a preseason news conference when the question was finally asked. It’s been a while since Michigan last won t...
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Purdue looking to rebuildAug 14, 2013 4:35 pm - WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Darrell Hazell has been busy since football camp opened earlier this month. The new Purdue coach spent his first week installing the offense. This...
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Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz faces intense scrutinyAug 14, 2013 4:35 pm - DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz made nearly $1 million a win last season and yet kept his job — likely for years to come, too. The Hawkeyes have been left to hope...
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Smiles all around as Buckeyes prepare for 2013Aug 14, 2013 12:09 pm - COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Braxton Miller smiles when the prospect of a bowl trip comes up in the conversation. There was no midwinter journey to a sunnier, warmer spot for t...