Articles filed under Big Ten
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Northwestern’s linebacking corps tackles speed issueAug 25, 2011 12:00 am - In this era of five-receiver sets and dual-threat quarterbacks who run and cut like tailbacks, a lack of speed on defense can kill. Northwestern recognized the trend sev...
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After injury, LB Borland eases back in for BadgersAug 24, 2011 12:00 am - MILWAUKEE — After a standout freshman season in 2009, Wisconsin linebacker Chris Borland is coming back from a shoulder injury that sidelined him for nearly all of last ...
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Rex Burkhead ready to carry load for NebraskaAug 24, 2011 12:00 am - LINCOLN, Neb. — Running back Rex Burkhead is the one sure thing Nebraska’s young and overhauled offense can count on going into the season. Burkhead will go it alone as ...
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Small ready to make it 9 Illinois PGA titles in a rowAug 23, 2011 12:00 am - Mike Small has owned the Illinois PGA Championship, winning the title eight straight times and nine times in the last 10 years. He'll go for nine in a row starting Mond...
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Award-winning camp nearly complete for IlliniAug 19, 2011 12:00 am - RANTOUL — You get the feeling Ron Zook doesn’t shed tears often, but the last day of Camp Rantoul might serve as one of his exceptions. After spending two weeks in bliss...
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Pryor in NFL draft, but must sit 5 gamesAug 18, 2011 12:00 am - NEW YORK — Former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor was declared eligible for Monday’s NFL supplemental draft but must sit out the first five games after he signs a ...
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New Illinois AD busy getting to know his way aroundAug 17, 2011 12:00 am - Mike Thomas doesn’t become Illinois’ athletic director on a full-time basis until Aug. 29. But when he’s not tying up loose ends at the University of Cincinnati, he’s wh...
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Hoops player out:Aug 16, 2011 12:00 am - Former Waukegan High School and University of Illinois basketball player Jereme Richmond was released from jail on Friday after posting $10,000 for bond, Lake County jai...
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Penn State’s Paterno expects to bounce backAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Joe Paterno says he’s in a little pain after a blindside hit in practice sent him to the hospital, though Penn State’s 84-year-old leader expects to...
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New basketball court design for NorthwesternAug 16, 2011 12:00 am - With an assist from voters on its Facebook fan page, Northwestern University unveiled the new design for its court at Welsh-Ryan Arena for the 2011-12 school year. The ...