“No Regrets” for B1G Commissioner Since Taking Over the Job

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“No Regrets” for B1G Commissioner Since Taking Over the Job

Written by: @Zgreene650

It’s safe to say that B1G ten commissioner Kevin Warren has had a challenging job since taking over the position on January 2, 2020. So far as commissioner, he has had to deal with a social justice uprising throughout the nation, a presidential election, and COVID-19. That said, Warren has ZERO regrets about the way that he has handled things so far.

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B1G Commissioner Kevin Warren says student-athletes are at the epicenter of the Big Ten Plans

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B1G Commissioner Kevin Warren says student-athletes are at the epicenter of the Big Ten Plans

Written by Matt Smith

College football has been going through many different changes over the past couple of months with the NIL ruling or the expansion of the college football playoff and now the sudden change coming out of the Big 12 with reports that Oklahoma and Texas might join the SEC.

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Big Ten Conference Creates Fellowship in George and Viola Taliaferro's Honor

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Big Ten Conference Creates Fellowship in George and Viola Taliaferro's Honor

Big Ten Release

ROSEMONT, Ill. – During his opening address at 2021 Big Ten Football Media Days, Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren announced the creation of the George and Viola Taliaferro Fellowship.

The George and Viola Taliaferro Fellowship will provide individuals who have not historically had access to collegiate conference office leadership positions with an opportunity to work in the Office of the Commissioner and gain valuable experience in both the sports and business sectors.

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Commissioner Kevin Warren Pens Open Letter to the Big Ten Community

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Commissioner Kevin Warren Pens Open Letter to the Big Ten Community

Big Ten Release

I write on this occasion to share with you additional information regarding the Big Ten Conference’s decision to postpone the 2020-21 fall sports season. We thoroughly understand and deeply value what sports mean to our student-athletes, their families, our coaches and our fans.

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As Big Ten Commissioner Mulls Decision on 2020 Season, We Must Ask: Is It Worth It?

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As Big Ten Commissioner Mulls Decision on 2020 Season, We Must Ask: Is It Worth It?

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Tuesday was rumored to be the day that the Big Ten finally released their 2020 football schedule. That time has come and gone and reports are coming out that the a COVID-19 outbreak at Rutgers has Big Ten Commission Kevin Warren rethinking things. To his credit Commissioner Warren is reaching out to the student-athletes who will be putting themselves in harm’s way so that the current model of college sports may survive.

Northwestern was the latest Big Ten program to pause workouts for a positive COVID-19 test. Beginning on June 8th, the Indiana athletic department had administered 408 COVID-19 tests which resulted in 33 positive cases. The Hoosier football team had paused their workouts on July 17th with guidance from the IU Athletics Medical Advisory Group. IU resumed its football workouts on July 31st.

The Coronavirus became very real for one Indiana football family over the last few weeks as freshman offensive lineman Brady Feeney has been struck hard by the virus.

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College Football Links From Across the Country (6/2/20)

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College Football Links From Across the Country (6/2/20)

Daily College Football Links (June 2, 2020)

Exactly 94 days remain until the 2020 Indiana football season is set to kick off in Madison. That means the Hoosier Huddle 100 day countdown is in full swing, so your eyes out for the daily countdown articles featuring each of the players and coaching staff on the 2020 IU football roster. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for daily notifications for countdown articles and the latest IUFB scoop.

While we’re all doing our part to stop the spread of Coronavirus, we have gathered popular news stories from around the state, region and country to keep you updated on it all. If you have any links or stories you’d like to share please email them to TheHoosierHuddle@gmail.com. We have also included some favorite football reads for your off-season enjoyment.

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Kevin Warren Announced as Sixth Commissioner of the Big Ten Conference

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Kevin Warren Announced as Sixth Commissioner of the Big Ten Conference

Big Ten Conference Release

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference Council of Presidents and Chancellors (COP/C) announced today that Kevin Warren has been named the sixth commissioner of the Big Ten Conference. He will start on September 16, 2019, to take full advantage of an opportunity to transition alongside Commissioner Jim Delany, who will officially step down on January 1, 2020 following a 30-year career with the conference. 

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