Big Ten Conference Blog
Notes On 2013 ACC-Big Ten Challenge
Although there wasn’t a conference crowned the champion of the ACC-Big Ten Challenge because of a tied 6-6 outcome, plenty of story lines and questions emerged from the event. We take a glance into some intriguing aspects seen in the challenge. Read more »
Changing Pace With Conference Realignment
When it comes to pace-of-play, a team’s head coach is critical. In this edition, we look at the pace of play for each team in all of the major conferences. Read more »
Major Conference Tournaments Day 3
From Chaz Williams to Pierre Jackson to Jarred DuBois, several players made their mark on Thursday. Read more »
Comparing The Conferences
The Pac-12 has been suffering through a long dark period. The Big Ten has been dominant (at least in the pre-conference schedule) for the last few years. Should we expect a change this year? Is the Pac-12’s slump over? Is the Big Ten’s boom about to come to an end? Read more »
Unconventional Thinking On Michigan, Duke
In beta-testing a new predictions model, we look at whether Michigan is still a top 25 team and if Duke should be considered the favorite of the ACC. Read more »
Major Conference Tournaments Day 4
Baylor broke through, Michigan and Tennessee had huge game tying 3's, but the true action on Friday took place in the A10. Read more »
2012 Big Ten Power Rankings
The Big Ten was incredibly close at the top, with a three-way tie in the standings and also in our statistical rankings. Read more »
The Big Ten Title Picture
The Spartans have clinched a share of the title no matter what happens the rest of the week, but Ohio State and Michigan still have a shot at becoming co-champions. Read more »
Rivalry Week Musings And More Conference Shuffling
Breaking down Duke/North Carolina, Syracuse/Georgetown, Kansas/Baylor and Florida/Kentucky, along with which conferences are improving with the new round of shuffling. Read more »
Murray St., Surprise Leader Of The A-10, Tray Woodall And Assane Sene
John Calipari paved the way for a non-BCS conference to receive a No. 1 seed in the tournament while with Memphis, but here's why Murray State doesn't have the same juice. Read more »
Big Ten Power Rankings (Jan. 9th)
With teams having played either three or four conference games, it is an opportune time for a Big Ten power rankings. Read more »
Ranking The Big Ten Recruiting Classes For 2012
Mitch McGary and Gary Harris are two of the most highly prized recruits to pick Big Ten schools in recent years. Read more »
Sullinger's Supporting Cast In Year 2
Ohio State may not have the depth of North Carolina and Kentucky, but the core of Jared Sullinger, William Buford and Aaron Craft will give Thad Matta an excellent chance to repeat their Big Ten success and even make a Final Four run. Read more »
How Schedule Expansion Impacts Making The Tournament
Utah, Colorado and Nebraska will join new conference and impact the schedule length. Do the odds of making the NCAA tournament increase or fall with an 18 game schedule? Read more »
Important NCAA Injury Splits
Michigan State, Pitt, Villanova, North Carolina and Seton Hall are just a few teams impacted with specific players either in or out of the lineup. Read more »
Surprises And Flops, Part 1
Looking at the surprises and flops this season in the SEC, Big Ten, Pac-10 and Mountain West. Read more »
Contrasting Roy Williams And Bo Ryan; More On Josh Selby
In college basketball, the 'real' general manager is the head coach. Roy Williams and Bo Ryan recruit and develop their players by different formulas, but they both build consistent winners. Read more »
Bombs Away On Ohio State
In a span of hours, the Cavaliers won and the Buckeyes lost. Ohio State has had several close wins, but Wisconsin's three-point shooting finally did Thad Matta's team in. Read more »
Conference Rankings (End Of Jan. Edition)
As we have commonly seen in recent seasons, the Big East has been the deepest conference in the country. Read more »