THE BIG 10 THREAD

[Sgt Brutus]

Rutgers players learned 'B1G' is better in new conference | NJ.com

Players broke 19 all-time program records in the weight room during the winter. A few of the highlights include offensive lineman Chris Muller (615 pounds) and linebacker Steve Longa (605 pounds) setting records in the back squat at their positions.

 

[Sgt Brutus]

Michigan State-Ohio State top football game in the Big Ten, No. 2 in the nation says NFL.com

No. 2 Michigan State at Ohio State, Nov. 21
No. 4 Oregon at Michigan State, Sept. 12
No. 11 Michigan at Utah, Sept. 3
No. 19 Alabama vs. Wisconsin, Sept. 5
No. 21 Ohio State at Michigan, Nov. 28
No. 31 Ohio State at Virginia Tech, Sept. 7
No. 34 TCU at Minnesota, Sept. 3
No. 52 Minnesota at Ohio State, Nov. 7
No. 58 Wisconsin at Minnesota, Nov. 28
No. 67 Wisconsin at Nebraska, Oct. 10
No. 68 Michigan State at Michigan, Oct. 17
No. 71 Nebraska at Minnesota, Oct. 17
No. 76 Michigan State at Nebraska, Nov. 7
No. 79 Nebraska at Miami, Sept. 19
No. 82 BYU at Michigan, Sept. 26
No. 85 BYU at Nebraska, Sept. 5
No. 90 Oregon State at Michigan, Sept. 12
No. 91 Minnesota at Northwestern, Oct. 3
No. 92 Penn State at Ohio State, Oct. 17
No. 93 Maryland at West Virginia, Sept. 26
No. 96 Minnesota at Colorado State, Sept. 12
No. 100 Michigan State at Western Michigan

Michigan State-Ohio State top football game in the Big Ten, No. 2 in the nation says NFL.com | MLive.com

 

[fishinabarrel]

That Michigan State-Ohio State game has a good chance of being for a playoff spot

 

[HuskerinBig10]

From 5Dimes

5Dimes releases 2015 college football win totals for all 128 FBS teams - CBSSports.com

Big Ten

Illinois: 3.5 (over -140, under +100)

Indiana: 6 (over +140, under -180)

Iowa: 7.5 (over -115, under -125)

Maryland: 4.5 (over -120, under -120)

Michigan: 7.5 (over -140, under +100)

Michigan State: 9.5 (over -140, under +100)

Minnesota: 5.5 (over -150, under +110)

Nebraska: 8 (over -120, under -120)

Northwestern: 6.5 (over +110, under -150)

Ohio State: 11 (over +100, under -140)

Penn State: 7.5 (over -135, under +105)

Purdue: 4 (over -145, under +105)

Rutgers: 5 (over -145, under +105)

Wisconsin: 10 (over +160, under -210)


If I was a major Minnesota fan, I would seriously consider betting their over on just my quick glance.

 

[Sgt Brutus]

Over on Minny for sure

I'd say under on Indiana

 

[HuskerinBig10]

Congrats to Wisconsin for the #5 finish in the final Bottom Ten rankings of 2014

Georgia State rallies to claim top spot in Bottom 10

I guess a 59-0 is very worthy of the #5 final ranking.

 

[Sgt Brutus]

Congrats to Wisconsin for the #5 finish in the final Bottom Ten rankings of 2014

Georgia State rallies to claim top spot in Bottom 10

I guess a 59-0 is very worthy of the #5 final ranking.

That's just a joke right? They did win their bowl game and double digit wins

 

[Across The Field]

That's just a joke right? They did win their bowl game and double digit wins

Bottom 10 isn't necessarily a ranking, it's more a "wow, that was really embarrassing" article.

 

[HuskerinBig10]

The Bottom Ten #5 spot has been reserved for the worst performer on the field the week before the Bottom ten comes out. You could be the best team in America but with one bad performance during a week, you are #5.

Luckily for Ohio State, Michigan was given the #5 ranking the week after Ohio State lost to Virginia Tech because UMICH lost to Notre Dame 31-0 and was then going to be in the Pillow Fight of the week when Michigan faced off with completely defeated My Hammy of Ohio.

 

[Sgt Brutus]

Ahhh got it, thanks for explaining that

 

[HuskerinBig10]

How many B1G Teams were shutout last year?

Wisconsin 59-0.
Michigan 31-0.
Rutgers 37-0.

 

[Sgt Brutus]

Rutger 37-0 to Wisconsin

See you have that now, so only 3 teams with 1 being OOC

 

[nddulac]

Bottom 10 isn't necessarily a ranking, it's more a "wow, that was really embarrassing" article.

And the #5 spot is always given to a major program that screwed the pooch in the previous week.

 

[Sgt Brutus]

Watch out for Rutgers...

Phil Steele names 8 Rutgers players to preseason All-Big Ten teams | NJ.com

 

[Shanemansj13]

Watch out for Rutgers...

Phil Steele names 8 Rutgers players to preseason All-Big Ten teams | NJ.com

It's crazy that tOSU alone has 8 players on the 1ST TEAM All-Big Ten team.

 

[TexasExes98]

I can't stop reading this because of the stupidity, it really blows my mind.

Freaking grow some balls if you can't take some jabbing back and forth

EXACTLY!!!! It's a rivalry!!! Let Team SEC suck each other's dicks and bukakkee all over each other.

It's 3:13pm and OU still fucking sucks!!!

 

[Sgt Brutus]

It's crazy that tOSU alone has 8 players on the 1ST TEAM All-Big Ten team.

brings in the talent! We have guys who won't see the field that would at least get time on any other B1G team. Shit, we have 3 QB's - when is the last time Michigan have had 1?

 

[Tharvot]

The Bottom Ten #5 spot has been reserved for the worst performer on the field the week before the Bottom ten comes out. You could be the best team in America but with one bad performance during a week, you are #5.

Luckily for Ohio State, Michigan was given the #5 ranking the week after Ohio State lost to Virginia Tech because UMICH lost to Notre Dame 31-0 and was then going to be in the Pillow Fight of the week when Michigan faced off with completely defeated My Hammy of Ohio.

I assume the Huskers nabbed a spot on the list when Gordon ran for 1million yards on their defense.

 

[Sgt Brutus]

Gardner wins Big Ten Outstanding Sportsmanship Award | FOX Sports

Good for him thought what he did was pretty cool in such a heated rivalry cause no one should root for injuries (except I hope the Bama punter breaks both his legs)

 

[Sgt Brutus]

Best pass rushers in the Big Ten for 2015

5. Vince Biegel, LB, Wisconsin

2014 statistics: 7.5 sacks, 4 quarterback hurries
In his first season as a starter for the Badgers, Biegel teamed with Derek Landisch to give Wisconsin a formidable pair of pass rushers from the linebacker spot. Landisch led the team in sacks with nine, while Biegel led Wisconsin in tackles for loss with 16.5. With another year of experience under his belt – and with Biegel gone – it seems as though Biegel could eclipse the 10-sack barrier for the Badgers in 2015.
4. Darron Lee, LB, Ohio State

2014 stats: 7.5 sacks, 3 QB hurries
Lee is a former high school quarterback who was third on the team in tackles with 81, and was second to Joey Bosa with 16.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks. Lee had a breakout year last season and will be a big part of the OSU defense in 2015. One Big Ten assistant coach told us Lee was the best player on the Ohio State team. “It’s not even close,” the coach said. “He’s so explosive. If he’s not making every tackle, he’s in on every play and he’s a phenomenal blitzer.”
3. Anthony Zettel, DT, Penn State

2014 stats: 8 sacks, 17 tackles for loss
Zettel is a relentless rusher who thrived after moving inside to tackle from defensive end. A good athlete, Zettel is small for a tackle but his quickness makes him very difficult for interior linemen to handle on the inside. He has learned to work well in smaller spaces, and the fact that he has a big space-eater in Austin Johnson next to him on the interior helps open things up for Zettel. Though he is smaller than most defensive tackles, he is still very strong. How strong? The guy tackles trees for fun in the offseason.
2. Shilique Calhoun, DE, Michigan State

2014 stats: 8 sacks, 8 QB hurries
Calhoun surprised many by electing to skip the NFL draft and return to school, and he’ll lead a talented Spartans defensive line next season. Calhoun was the Big Ten defensive lineman of the year in 2013 and followed that up with a solid year for a very good Michigan State team. He would have been drafted high on potential, but he has a chance to address scouts’ concerns and put up another excellent statistical season to ensure he’ll be a first-round pick. Calhoun has 15.5 sacks in the past two seasons and 26.5 tackles for loss. Linebacker Ed Davis had seven sacks last season, so teams won’t be able to just focus on Calhoun.
1. Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State

2014 stats: 13.5 sacks, 4 QB hurries
Bosa was one of the best players in the country last season, and he is listed No. 1 overall on Mel Kiper Jr.’s initial “Big Board” for draft-eligible prospects for next season. He has a great combination of speed and strength, which allows him to get to the quarterback early, often and in different ways. Even when he isn’t sacking the quarterback, Bosa is causing problems in the opponent’s backfield. He has 34.5 tackles for loss in two seasons, including 21 in the 2014 national championship season. With other standouts like Lee, Adolphus Washington, Josh Perry and Raekwon McMillan on the Buckeyes defense, it’s difficult for teams to give Bosa all the attention he deserves. Expect him to be the most talked-about defensive player since Jadeveon Clowney, and expect him to be a top-10 pick in the 2016 NFL draft.