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The best kind of Big Ten shake-up: Go with geography

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Frank Bodani

The Big Ten will announce its divisional re-alignment in the next few months. The best bet? Go with a simple East-West model.

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Big Ten draws serious fans

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Sherry Coons

Nobody can argue that the Big Ten doesn’t have a dedicated fan base. The conference led the nation in average attendance, according to a recent NCAA report. In fact, the Big Ten finished 1-2-3. Michigan football was in front at … Continue reading →

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Wolverines brutalize Brutus

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Sherry Coons

In this week of storied rivalries, the matchup between Ohio State and Michigan is amongst the best. Even wild animals are getting involved. Earlier this week, the Detroit Zoo staff constructed a Brutus Buckeye figure out of cardboard and flour … Continue reading →

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In opposite directions

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Frank Bodani

The Michigan Wolverines certainly are a study in contrasts. It’s either really good or really bad with these guys. Consider that their offense is one of the most potent in the nation, ranking second nationally with 532 yards per game. … Continue reading →

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Jack Ham to sign autographs

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Sherry Coons

Penn State Legend Jack Ham is set to make an appearance and sign autographs during the Penn State Street Festival before Saturday’s Penn State-Michigan clash. According to GoPSUsports.com, the autograph session will take place from 4:15 to 6:15 p.m. at … Continue reading →

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No “Whitehouse” for Lions

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Frank Bodani

There will be no “Whitehouse” game in Beaver Stadium this season, despite a ticketing error. A ticket misprint labeled the Temple game on Sept. 25 as Penn State’s “Whitehouse” game, the one Saturday each fall in which all fans in … Continue reading →

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Michigan rises to top

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Sherry Coons

It’s a sad day in Happy Valley. Beaver Stadium isn’t tops in the football world anymore. Ann Arbor and its Big House reclaimed the country’s biggest-stadium distinction. The University of Michigan made a lot of changes its football stadium, beginning … Continue reading →

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Big Ten’s ups and downs this decade

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Sherry Coons

The Big Ten has had its share of highs and lows since 2000, when the conference was near the top of the college football world. That year, the conference boasted the Rose Bowl champion (Wisconsin), the Orange Bowl champion (Michigan) … Continue reading →

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Badgers smell blood

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Sherry Coons

This weekend, the Wisconsin Badgers (7-2, 4-2 Big Ten) have a rare oppportunity. They are looking to take a little revenge on the struggling Michigan Wolverines (5-5, 1-5). The No. 20 Badgers have been walked over by the Wolverines for … Continue reading →

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Wolverines up for a challenge

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Sherry Coons

Struggling Michigan is coming of a disheartening loss to Purdue, and its bowl hopes seem to be fading by the week. In order to become bowl-eligible, the Wolverines, who have now lost three in a row and five of their … Continue reading →

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