Big Ten Roundup: January 16th 2016
We will be taking a weekly look around the Big Ten Conference and see what are the biggest around the conference are.
B1G Bowl Recap
Does a conference’s performance during the bowl season really matter? Ultimately, the answer is probably: “not really”. However, if a conference repeatedly excels or flops or has a couple of showcase victories or defeats, a narrative can be formed and carry over into recruiting or into the next season.
B1G Bowl Power Rankings
It truly is the most wonderful time of the year. The bowl matchups were announced yesterday and we thought it would be a fun exercise to rank the matchups involving B1G teams. The rankings are based on stakes, prestige and the expected viewing pleasure and intrigue. Obviously, these rankings are strictly my opinion and each of these bowl games are probably going to be more enjoyable than whatever else is on TV at the time. Just remember, the offseason is coming quickly and we’ll long for even the most unappetizing of matchups when it’s 90 degrees outside and football is months away. So, as dreadful of a game as Minnesota vs. Central Michigan may seem, it’s better than nothing!
B1G Recap – Week 13
Each of these game recaps will be relatively quick and to-the-point because the larger importance lies in what each result means. So, each game will be recapped followed by a “What it Means” section that attempts to contextualize the results.
B1G Viewing Guide – Rivalry Week!
It’s Rivalry Week! This is arguably the best week in college football. There are trophy games galore and there is more than just pride on the line in some games this week.
B1G Recap – Week 12
Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle) Rutgers -31 at Army – 21 Paul James ran for 116 yards and three touchdowns as the Rutgers Scarlet Knights topped Army to improve to 4-7 (2-5) on the season. Rutgers led by ten at halftime and cruised to a comfortable victory that has already been forgotten by nearly everyone […]
B1G Viewing Guide – Week 12
At this point in the season, we know the narrative surrounding each team and we know what each team is. There’s really no need to repeat that Purdue is having a hard time stopping the run or that Iowa has found a way to manufacture a magical season by having no weaknesses. I thought it would be more helpful for you, the reader, to see what each game this weekend means. What are the stakes and why should you bother watching?
B1G Recap – Week 11
The season is coming down to the final two weeks. Who kept pace in the Big Ten races? Whose bowl hopes were dashed or improved? T.J. has you covered.
B1G Viewing Guide – Week 11
Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle) Ohio State at Illinois – Noon on ABC JT Barrett will return to the starting lineup after serving his one-game suspension following his arrest for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. The Buckeyes need him after the offense sputtered for much of the contest against Minnesota. Let me make this clear, […]
B1G Recap – Week 10
Week 10 featured some craziness in the Big Ten. We say a controversial upset, a magical come from behind win, as well as some blow outs.