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per ESPN:
New Year's Day gave the Big Ten something it rarely has this time of year: momentum. The Big Ten will never be toasted in the national media like the SEC has been, but credit is being doled out, even from some reluctant sources.
There's also talk about the Big Ten's bright future, and rightfully so.
Regardless of what happens Jan. 12 at Jerry World, Ohio State should have a better team this coming season. Love him or hate him, Urban Meyer is the best thing that happened to the Big Ten.
Michigan State returns quarterback Connor Cook, a proven winner, and several other key pieces. Wisconsin rolls on with a new coach (Paul Chryst) who can fix an old problem (inconsistent quarterback play). Michigan hired the perfect coach to fast-track its comeback. Penn State, another Big Ten bowl winner, will improve as James Franklin injects more talent and depth into the roster.
Despite its bowl loss, Minnesota is ascending under Jerry Kill. If new Nebraska coach Mike Riley maximizes the talent on his roster, the Big Ten will have another team in the national discussion. The Big Ten's much-panned new additions, Rutgers and Maryland, don't look so bad after Year 1. Even Indiana got some good news on New Year's Day as UAB standout running back Jordan Howard announced he would transfer to IU.
Groundhog Day is over for the Big Ten and its fans.
http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/113822/new-years-day-marks-new-b1ginning
Go Gophers!!
New Year's Day gave the Big Ten something it rarely has this time of year: momentum. The Big Ten will never be toasted in the national media like the SEC has been, but credit is being doled out, even from some reluctant sources.
There's also talk about the Big Ten's bright future, and rightfully so.
Regardless of what happens Jan. 12 at Jerry World, Ohio State should have a better team this coming season. Love him or hate him, Urban Meyer is the best thing that happened to the Big Ten.
Michigan State returns quarterback Connor Cook, a proven winner, and several other key pieces. Wisconsin rolls on with a new coach (Paul Chryst) who can fix an old problem (inconsistent quarterback play). Michigan hired the perfect coach to fast-track its comeback. Penn State, another Big Ten bowl winner, will improve as James Franklin injects more talent and depth into the roster.
Despite its bowl loss, Minnesota is ascending under Jerry Kill. If new Nebraska coach Mike Riley maximizes the talent on his roster, the Big Ten will have another team in the national discussion. The Big Ten's much-panned new additions, Rutgers and Maryland, don't look so bad after Year 1. Even Indiana got some good news on New Year's Day as UAB standout running back Jordan Howard announced he would transfer to IU.
Groundhog Day is over for the Big Ten and its fans.
http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/113822/new-years-day-marks-new-b1ginning
Go Gophers!!