Tag Archives: Purdue

A Last Look at the Big Ten Bowls

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

Earlier, I took an overview of the Big Ten and what it needs to bounce back from a very poor 2012 football season. I take a lot more from the regular season than the bowls, but another sub-.500 record in … Continue reading →

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Bye Bye Bielema, Hello Hazell

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

Two coaching moves in the Big Ten this week are interesting particularly from a standpoint of program ceilings. Before this season I had already begun to think Wisconsin’s program had peaked. The 7-5 record certainly did not change my mind … Continue reading →

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Ohio State Football Week 8: Stop Breaking Down Blues

Posted on October 15, 2012 by

This week the column takes its title from a Robert Johnson standard that The Rolling Stones (among others) do a great version of. I think it sums up the feelings of Ohio State fans, players and coaches alike as the … Continue reading →

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Ohio State-Purdue final thoughts

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

I re-watched the Buckeyes’ loss to the Boilermakers so you didn’t have to!    Braxton Miller is going to be so good if he can just get his footwork and mechanics right and throw the ball with consistent accuracy. He … Continue reading →

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Overheard at Ohio State Football: Purdue Week

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

Cleaning out my reporter’s notebook after another week of game preparations in Columbus…    FICKELLISMS The Ohio State head coach said the Buckeyes got back on track in the second half against Indiana by being physical offensively and finally making … Continue reading →

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