Monday, August 29, 2011

2011 NCAA Conference Previews Part 8

-Big Ten Conference-

Predicted Finish

Leaders Division

1.Wisconsin
-Wisconsin loses its starting QB and leading rusher from last year's Rose Bowl team but I still expect them to win the leaders divison. QB Russell Wilson, who transferred from NC State, will be a big boost and the running back corps will still be above average with Montee Ball and James White carrying the ball. There are a few holes but the Badgers will be big, strong and successful this season.
2.Ohio State
-Ohio State has to replace a hall of fame coach, a dual threat experienced QB and have to deal with the suspensions of 4 important players for the first half of the season. Yet, the Buckeyes will still be good. By the time conference play arrives this team should have figured enough questions out to go through the season and finish in the top two of the leaders division.
3.Illinois
4.Penn St
5.Purdue
6.Indiana


Legends Division

1.Nebraska
-Nebraska enter their first season in the Big 10 as one of the favorites to win the whole conference. Leading the offense is electric QB Taylor Martinez while DE Jared Crick leads on the defensive side. While not a slam dunk #1 pick, the Huskers should have a very successful year.
2.Michigan St
-Michigan St. doesn't have flashy guy like Taylor Martinez at QB , but Kirk Cousins is more than capable to lead to his team to a very successful season. The run game will be held down by back Edwin Baker and the defense will have some very solid players. The schedule, however, is a tough one.
3.Northwestern
4.Iowa
5.Michigan
6.Minnesota


-Player of the Year-
RB Edwin Baker, Michigan State

-Best Conference Games-
Nebraska @ Wisconsin, Oct 1st
Ohio St. @ Nebraska, Oct 8th
Wisconsin @ Ohio St, Oct 29th
Michigan St. @ Iowa, Nov 12th

Michigan ST. @ Northwestern Nov 26th

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