#11 Michigan State, appearing in this column for the third straight week, will travel to Lincoln, Nebraska to face the #14 Cornhuskers, who are also being featured in the Big Ten Game of the Week for the third time.
Big Ten Game of the Week: #11 Michigan State at #14 Nebraska – Preview, Point Spread, Poll and Prediction
October 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Why Isn’t Notre Dame Already in the Big Ten?
September 23, 2011 By 17 Comments
Notre Dame situated near the center of the Big Ten’s geographical footprint, has existing football rivalries with Michigan, Michigan State, and Purdue, and cherishes its academic reputation as does the conference. So why isn’t Notre Dame in the Big Ten?
Why Is Ohio State a Bigger Deal Than Ohio U.?
September 7, 2011 By 4 Comments
In many states, the school named for the state is the flagship institution in the state university system, while [name of state] State and [name of state] Tech are a tier below. But not in Ohio. So why is Ohio State a bigger deal than Ohio U?
Will it be Braxton Miller to Joe Bauserman under center for the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2011?
June 21, 2011 By 1 Comment
With everything that has gone on around the Ohio State football team in recent months, it has almost been an afterthought they still have a football season to play this fall. Here is a look at the candidates that could replace Terrelle Pryor at quarterback this season.
2011 Big Ten Mens Basketball Tournament Quick Preview: TV Schedule, Bracket, Tickets, and History
March 6, 2011 By 1 Comment
Get ready for the 2011 Big Ten Tournament with MSF’s Big 10 Tournament Quick Preview. Included are links and discount codes for Big 10 Tourney tickets, the TV schedule and bracket, and the complete history of the tournament including past champions and MVPs.
Photo Story: Requiem For An Era – Starring Purdue coach Matt Painter and Indiana coach Tom Crean
February 21, 2011 By 10 Comments
With the IU-Purdue rematch fast approaching, Indiana head coach Tom Crean and Purdue head coach Matt Painter got together to discuss the relative states of their programs. MSF was there to capture the entire conversation in photo story format.
Spartans’ Struggles Have Roots on the Recruiting Trail
February 9, 2011 By 15 Comments
New Big Ten Logo and Division Names Revealed…With a Thud
December 13, 2010 By 23 Comments
So the new logo for the Big Ten, which is now a necessity since the conference has 12 teams, was revealed today. Based on the Twitter reaction immediately upon the new logo’s announcement, most people seem to think of it what I do. Not much.
Ohio State-Marshall Preview: Tressel’s Bucks look to hold off Holliday’s Herd
August 29, 2010 By 4 Comments
Ohio State hosts Marshall Thursday night to kick off the college football season. In this post, KVB provides his preview and prediction of the Ohio State-Marshall battle as well as the particulars like date, time, spread and announcers.
Nebraska To Join Big Ten, More Expansion Could Follow
June 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
All the indications from the mainstream media are that The University of Nebraska will formally announce a move from the Big XII to the Big Ten by this weekend. The Big Ten is getting bigger and it may not stop at 12 schools.
IU, Purdue Meet Tonight on Boilermakers’ Road to the Big Dance
February 4, 2010 By 3 Comments
Tonight, Matt Painter brings his 8th-ranked Boilermakers down to Bloomington for a 6:00 CT meeting with Tom Crean and Indiana. If Painter and the Boilers are smart, they’ll take this opportunity to get some Dance lessons from a school that’s had success in March.
Thursday Link Dump: Who REALLY Has Advantage Between ‘Bama and UT?
January 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Today’s link dump is ready to go, with the highlight being a superb rundown of who really holds the advantage between Alabama and Texas. (Yes, any webpages that include pictures of Jennifer Love Hewitt will also get preferential treatment as long as I’m involved here at MSF.) Also, see why the Big Ten is ready [...]
Former Boilermaker Cuonzo Martin Keeps Vanquishing One Challenge After Another
December 17, 2009 By 2 Comments
Cuonzo Martin has been overcoming challenges his entire life, and continues to do so with each step in his basketball career. The former Purdue standout is now the head coach of the Missouri State Bears and has them 9-0 and in the top 25.
SI’s Stewart Mandel on Big Ten Expansion: Plenty of Risks
December 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Very insightful piece today Stewart Mandel at SI.com regarding the possibility of the Big Ten expanding to 12 teams. Mandel’s article, highlights the risks the Big Ten faces with an expansion, many of which are not discussed when the Big Ten expansion question gets raised. (That’s why Mandel is such a college football writer, FYI). [...]
Big Ten Expansion Moves to “Front Burner”
December 15, 2009 By 5 Comments
