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Archive for October, 2009

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Former Michigan assistant coach Jerry Hanlon still thinks and preaches like he’s sending a team onto the field on Saturday. In other words, while everyone else outside of Schembechler Hall is relaxing over Delaware State, Hanlon is sounding words of caution

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SpartanMag.com answers some of the most frequent questions we are being asked these days. Are the Spartans going to recruit any additional wide recievers? Is running back Erick Howard still on the radar and what defensive tackles are they after now that Davis is headed to Iowa? Find out the answers to these questions and mor

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Penn State senior cornerback A.J. Wallace sat down with the media for a teleconference afternoon to discuss the Nittany Lions’ upcoming match-up with the Big Ten’s most productive receiver, Eric Decker. Are the Lions up to the task

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It was a big day for Jordan Hicks at his high school on Thursday. He accepted his invitation to the Under Armour All-American game. For Hicks it is one dream come true, but he is still trying to figure out where he will fulfill his dream of playing college footbal

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Michigan State lost three in a row in September and it looked like the season might get away from them, but Mark Dantonio‘s Spartans have rebounded to win two straight, including one over arch-rival Michigan. WildcatReport talked to SpartanMag.com’s Paul Day to bring you the inside scoop on the 3-3 Spartans who will host Northwestern on Saturday.

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Wide receiver Keith Smith (pictured) sees no greater opportunity than this season, when the Boilermakers get a chance to break their losing streak against the Big Ten’s premier squad, Ohio State. An audio interview inside.

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The last four times that Iowa and Wisconsin have met in Madison they have each won twice and the average margin of victory has been less than a seven points. Expect more of the same on Saturday from both teams. In our weekly look at the Keys to Victory, we breakdown a key matchup on the line, a potential Iowa advantage in the game, and if the quarterbacks will decide the outcome

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Michigan’s defense had its best effort of the season in Iowa City Saturday night. U-M’s emerging front seven consistently won battles with Iowa’s much hyped offensive line, holding the Hawkeyes to 84 yards rushing on 34 attempts, but it was the 284 yards surrendered through the air and, specifically, a few big passing plays that prevented the Wolverines from coming home with a win.

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Haven’t had time to check in with the latest news and notes coming out of the Lasch Building this week as the Nittany Lions prepare for their homecoming game against Minnesota on Saturday? Check out our quick and convenient recap, right here

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One of the most interesting characteristics of the new coaching staff is its willingness to change course. Most coaches tend to rely on superior execution, and respond to adversity by hoping that fundamentals will improve. Rich Rodriguez and his staff like to tinker. Last week’s game against Iowa provides some great examples of how that has succeeded.

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Three-star tight end Paul Phillips is planning to take an unofficial visit this weekend. Where is the 6-foot-5, 225-pounder heading and who else is still in the hunt for the Bethesda (Md.) Georgetown Prep prospec

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One of the biggest keys for any team is the improvement of their existing players over the offseason. During his press conference on Tuesday, Bruce Weber repeatedly mentioned the importance of improvement from the big 3 in his junior class, but he is also looking for improvement from each and every player on the roster

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These practice weeks keep flying by and the Ohio State football team is just two short days away from heading to Purdue. However, the Buckeyes have yet to shake the flu bug and have had to deal with some personnel issues at running back and on the offensive line. Get the latest of who will play, who is slowed by injuries, and who is bitten by the flu bug inside

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Though the football season is only at the mid-point of the year, we can still say it: It’s basketball season. Ohio State held its media day at the Schott on Thursday and BuckeyeGrove.com was there to catch up with the team about some developing story lines of 2009. Find out inside where things stand as the team heads into the season

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Former Michigan assistant coach Jerry Hanlon gives his take on the Iowa game, exclusively via The Wolverine Radio On Demand. Hanlon discusses the quarterback situation at the end of the game, Rich Rodriguez’s animated sideline observations, and much more

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Milledgeville (Ga.) Georgia Military College safety Jakar Hamilton showed the skills last week that make him one of the top junior college prospects in the nation. Hamilton is one of 14 safety prospects in the 2010 class that Rivals.com’s analysts were able to scout in game action last week

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The Nittany Lions have rebounded with two wins following a disappointing loss to Iowa to open the Big Ten season. How will they fare against an improved Minnesota team? We asked Matt O’Connell of GopherIllustrated.com to find out what to expect this weekend

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Coming over to Iowa as an exchange student in 2006, Jonny Mullings could have never imagined the whole experience would ultimately lead to playing college football. But the Bristol, England native, who grew up playing rugby, showed an extremely powerful leg as a punter and continued to pursue a future on the gridiron after returning home and eventually moving to Australia with his parents. Now, the 6-foot-4, 215-pound Mullings has that opportunity as he will return to the state of Iowa to punt for the Hawkeyes

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The start of basketball practice is just a day away. One of the big deals about Friday’s midnight madness type events across the country is which prospects make the trip to take in the festivities. We’ll take a look at who might be making it to Bloomington tomorrow for Hoosier Hysteria

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Rivals’ David Fox takes a look back at the first half of the 2009 Big Ten season and hands out his midseason awards. Wisconsin’s John Clay is his offensive player of the year, but who takes home the other honors? Fox also looks ahead and previews this weekend’s conference games