Links Around The League

A while back this summer, we had our first "Links Around The League" with the mindset of making it into a weekly feature. If you enjoyed that you'll appreciate the fact that it is joining the weekly lineup this fall starting next Tuesday, and every Tuesday following that one. If you're too lazy to click the link to see what this feature is about, then I'll tell you. "The big story's/news from all around the Big Ten and Big Ten blogs, not only keeping you up to date on your enemies, but also giving you links to some of the absolute best sports blogs in the country. We aren't exaggerating this a bit, these guys have got it down. So with that, here is this week's Links Around The League.


Legends Division


Iowa Hawkeyes: The down season is almost over, but luckily posts like these allow us to laugh through the "dead" season in blogland. Of course, jubilation is taking place in Hawkeye land because the new not new never existing trophy has been removed....just take the link. Links from Black Heart Gold Pants.

Michigan Wolverines: With the pretty decent recruiting class coming into Ann Arbor this season, recruiting is a big thing in TSUN right now, so more recruiting is less pain of looking at another mediocre season. Then again, with Brady Hoke at Michigan, it seems eating (or getting to have a Brady Hoke size army of clones to follow him and his new program) is more important than ever. Links from MGoBlog.

Michigan State Spartans: Perhaps Brady Hoke just isn't looking for an army of Wolverine clones, but maybe the whole world. Also, they use some tight ends to get things done such as blocking, catching, etc. Wild, I know. Links from The Only Colors.

Minnesota Golden Gophers: An interesting red shirt problem may be brewing in Minnesota with new HC Jerry Kill. Speaking of Jerry Kill, the Gophers love their new man, even though he has yet to coach this squad and has only talked about practice. Links from The Daily Gopher.

Nebraska Cornhuskers: The new boys in town are already downplaying their Top 10 team, which is surprising. For some reason, Nebraska seems to think that school isn't just for football. I don't know what they are thinking over there. Links from Corn Nation

Northwestern Wildcats: Poor Wildcats. Their only weapon in awhile is limping, and they don't really have any other options, but this does give them an opportunity to look at the non-existent options. Links from Lake The Posts.

Leaders Division

Illinois Fighting Illini: Illini fans hope this is finally the year they can get things moving on all cylinders in the passing game. More drinks and food talk. What the hell is going on in Brady Hoke's mind? Links from Hail To The Orange.


Indiana Hoosiers: Indiana has another chance to try and not be the worst team in the league, starting with 0-0. This will take some good players at certain positions like the defensive line and linebackers. Defense wins championships, as they say. Links from The Crimson Quarry.


Penn State Nittany Lions: The Nittany Lions are always looking to get better at special teams, and with some speed CB's, they could make a nice depth on the squad. Links from Black Shoe Diaries. 


Purdue Boilermakers: Predicting isn't an easy thing to do. BoilerTMill gives his best to predict all the Big Ten games. Of course, there's always a chance of /sob tearing ACL. Links from Hammer and Rails.


Wisconsin Badgers: Could Russell Wilson really NOT have started for the Badgers this year? No. Basketball season is also around the corner, and the message boards delivered for the Badger faithful in giving them a leaked schedule. Links from Bucky's 5th Quarter.