Big Ten Conference
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Illini’s AJ Jenkins leading country in receivingOct 11, 2011 12:00 am - CHAMPAIGN — By the time the dark days of December 2009 rolled around, A.J. Jenkins had all but said goodbye to Illinois. The Illini had just bottomed out at 3-9, the bul...
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Iowa looks for first win in three tries against WildcatsOct 11, 2011 12:00 am - IOWA CITY, Iowa — Whether it was luck, talent or both, Iowa used to own Penn State. That streak is over after Saturday's 13-3 loss to the Nittany Lions and now the Hawk...
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Big Ten becoming league of haves, have nots at QBOct 11, 2011 12:00 am - The Big Ten is becoming a league of haves and have-nots: Those with established quarterbacks generally win. Those without usually struggle. Yes, the conference once know...
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Michigan basketball team’s expectations upOct 11, 2011 12:00 am - ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan coach John Beilein doesn’t concern himself much with preseason predictions, as glowing as they may be when it comes to his Wolverines, a prog...
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Miller returns, Williams won’t for BuckeyesOct 11, 2011 12:00 am - COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State had a first down at its own 23 and a 27-6 lead with 7:54 left in the third quarter in Nebraska’s Big Ten home debut on Saturday night. Then e...
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Purdue trades aerial circus for power gameOct 11, 2011 12:00 am - WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue has given up its high-flying passing game for a ground-and-pound style. The Boilermakers have long been known for their aerial prowess — fo...
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Hoosiers coaches admit to secondary infractionOct 11, 2011 12:00 am - BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A calendar mistake will cost Indiana on the recruiting trail. The school has admitted to a secondary NCAA rules infraction that involved head basketb...
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Illinois basketball team starting over with young rosterOct 11, 2011 12:00 am - CHAMPAIGN — Demetri McCamey is in Turkey, and Mike Davis is playing ball in the Ukraine. Illinois is figuring out how to replace the two key players from last year’s tea...
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MSU’s Dantonio sets tone against rival MichiganOct 11, 2011 12:00 am - EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio makes no secret of how he treats Michigan a lot different from other opponents. The Spartans have had a countdow...
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Sore Paterno’s sole focus on Purdue, not futureOct 11, 2011 12:00 am - STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — A near-miss on the Penn State sideline left Joe Paterno sore, though this latest ailment hasn’t left the Hall of Fame coach pondering his future. Pa...