Big Ten Conference
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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...
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Illinois gets $188,000 from Penn State settlementAug 12, 2013 3:32 pm - CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The University of Illinois has received $188,000 as part of a legal settlement between the Big Ten Conference and Pennsylvania State University. The mo...
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Providing some college football answersAug 11, 2013 8:00 am - Practice is under way. The games start in three weeks. So to commemorate the final year of a 12-team Big Ten, here are 12 questions heading into the college football sea...
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NU’s Vitale big on winningAug 08, 2013 4:49 pm - As secret weapons go, Northwestern’s Dan Vitale owns a pretty good disguise. He plays the superback position, sort of a glorified description for tight end. At most majo...
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Northwestern football bowled over with optimismAug 08, 2013 4:49 pm - There was plenty of buzz at Northwestern media day about a YouTube video posted this week by someone with the user name Purple Glop. The video is equal parts sincere tri...
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Easy to find autographs of college stars for saleAug 07, 2013 6:44 pm - NEW YORK — A simple search on eBay reveals Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel is far from the only college football player whose autograph is for sale. Pick a star and...