Big Ten Blog: Spring Q&A - Brady Hoke

Brady Hoke answers some questions about who will play where this spring.  I highly recommend checking it out, although things will certainly change between now and opening day.

ESPN: Preseason All-Big Ten team

Alanna Kolette

The Big Ten bloggers at ESPN picked a preseason All-Big Ten team, and Denard Robinson, Taylor Lewan, and Jordan Kovacs appear on the list.

Big Ten Blog: Top 10 players in Big 10

Lisa Ramos

The Big Ten Blog's Brian Bennett writes about the top ten players in the Big Ten.  It's no surprise that Wisconsin running back Montee Ball is #1 on the list, but is Rex Burkhead really better than Denard Robinson?  I feel like Seth Meyers, but really?

Big Ten Blog: Mattison puts Michigan defenders on alert

Kelly Karloff

With so much uncertainty on the defensive line in 2012, defensive coordinator Greg Mattison seems to be letting his players know that if they don't produce, they will be replaced by someone who can.  I'm guessing this is a shot across the bow aimed at some veteran defensive tackles who have yet to step up their games.