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Extra Kirk from College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
As is usually the case, the press conference after the press conference with media with Kirk Ferentz gave us some of the more revealing insights into the Iowa Football program. This week the Hawkeyes head coach talks more about his thought process on the late game decisions, the play of Adam Robinson at running back, the development of James Vandenberg and if there is an emerging QB controversy, plus much more
'This is our bowl game' from College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
Though it’s been eliminated bowl contention, Purdue’s treating its looming Old Oaken Bucket tilt with Indiana as if it’s the postseason. Here what players have to say about this weekend’s trip to IU here in this Ultimate Ticket GoldandBlack.com report
Video Interview: Donovan Warren from College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
Junior cornerback Donovan Warren is fourth on the squad in tackles with 59 total stops, leading all Wolverines with four interceptions and seven passes broken up. See what he has to say about the progress of the true freshmen and more in an exclusive video interview
The Drake gets his shot from College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
When Chaz Powell was forced to leave the Nittany Lions’ win over Indiana on Saturday early in the game because of a shoulder injury, Penn State wasn’t left with too many options to fill his role as a slot receiver
King: Offseason big for Forcier from College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
Michigan freshman quarterback Tate Forcier has improved in recent Big Ten games, but he’ll face his biggest challenge of the year when Ohio State comes to town Saturday. ESPN analyst and former Tulane and NFL quarterback Shaun King said he expects Forcier to continue to progress in the offseason
Lynch press conference notebook from College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
Indiana coach Bill Lynch met with the media this afternoon to talk about what kind of motivation the loss to Purdue last year provides for the Hoosiers on Saturday, and why he believes the IU program has such a bright future
Paterno defends special teams' woes from College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
After 11 weeks of shaky special teams play, including arguably the worst of the season against Indiana last Saturday, Penn State head coach Joe Paterno was asked to address the issue at his final weekly press conference of the season at Beaver Stadium this afternoon
Q&A: Wallace, secondary prep for true test from College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
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
Behind Enemy Lines: Michigan State from College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
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.
Keys to victory from College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
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
Series by Series: Michigan Defense at Iowa from College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
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.
Nittany Notes: Will he play? from College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
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
Thursday Updates: Tressel Speaks from College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
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
Burning questions on Minnesota from College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
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
Opponent View: Ohio State from College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
With Purdue’s Saturday matchup with Ohio State looming, GoldandBlack.com caught up with Ari Wasserman of BuckeyeGrove.com to get a different perspective on Terrelle Pryor (pictured) and the seventh-ranked the Buckeye
Behind enemy lines: Iowa from College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
MADISON – The Wisconsin football team suffered its first loss of the season at Ohio State. One of the main problems the Badgers ran into was the strength of the Buckeyes defensive line. This week, against Iowa, it will not be much easier.
Breakdown: Minnesota from College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
In 2007, Minnesota and Northwestern went into triple overtime before the Wildcats sneaked away with the win, and last season’s matchup was decided on Brendan Smith‘s interception return for a touchdown with 12 seconds left. Don’t be surprised if Saturday’s game at Ryan Field goes down to the wire, either. WildcatReport breaks down the matchup
Illinois offense stacked and ready from College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
Whenever a team loses the way the Illinois football squad did to open the season, questiosn surrounding the team are sure to follow. However, Illinois head coach Ron Zook still feels the same way about his squad that was picked by some to win the Big Ten. The offense is still stacked and the team is still in the hunt for the Big Ten title. The Buckeyes should look ou
IU-Michigan: Five Keys to Victory from College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
Indiana opens Big Ten play tomorrow as they travel to Ann Arbor to take on Michigan. The Hoosiers are trying to start a season 4-0 for the first time since 1990. Here are five keys to victory as the Hoosiers look to pull the upset.
TE Celek Back in Action from College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
College Sports: Rivals.com Headlines
EAST LANSING – The tight end unit is easily one of the strengths of the Spartan team this season, especially in terms of depth.
With all the personnel at that position,and the excitement surrounding true freshman Dion Simsand Clemson transfer Brian Linthicum, it was easy to assume that redshirt sophomore Garrett Celek was simply lost in the shuffle.