Big Ten Football news

Annual Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon to Feature 33 Conference Standouts

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:13:12 EDT

The Big Ten Conference announced today the 33 student-athletes scheduled to attend the 2009 Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon, held Tuesday, July 28, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

Big Ten Announces Football Television Plans For First Three Weekends and Select Additional Games During 2009 Home Schedule

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:20:52 EDT

The Big Ten Conference office today released the game times and television plans for every home non-conference contest during the first three weeks of the 2009 football season along with some additional games later in the year.

Big Ten Announces Medal of Honor Winners

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:15:03 EDT

The Big Ten Conference office announced the 2009 Medal of Honor winners today.This year, 22 student-athletes, representing 14 sports, have been chosen for the Medal of Honor. The recipients include 16 All-Big Ten selections and 21 Academic All-Big Ten honorees.

Big Ten Recognizes 22 Outstanding Sportsmanship Award Winners

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:20:51 EDT

The Big Ten today announced the 22 student-athletes named Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winners for the 2008-09 academic year.

Three Big Ten Schools Send Former Players to College Football Hall of Fame

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:28:20 EDT

Three Big Ten institutions will be sending former student-athletes into the College Football Hall of Fame, as Iowa's Larry Station, Ohio State's Chris Spielman and Penn State's Curt Warner were named part of the 2009 class.

National Football League Selects 28 Big Ten Student-Athletes in 2009 Draft

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:56:32 EDT

Twenty-eight Big Ten student-athletes were selected during the 2009 NFL Draft, including four first-round picks from three different institutions.

Big Ten 2009 NFL Draft Picks

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:27:31 EDT

List of 2009 NFL draft picks from Big Ten schools updated throughout the draft.

Big Ten Players Prepare for 2009 NFL Draft

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:14:26 EDT

With the 2009 National Football League (NFL) Draft set for April 25-26 in New York, the Big Ten's top performers will look to continue the conference's successful run during the annual selection process.

Big Ten Announces 14 Prime-Time Football Games to Appear on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 or Big Ten Network

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:22:14 EDT

The Big Ten Conference office released the game times and television plans for 14 home football contests today to appear during prime time on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 or the Big Ten Network.

2009 Big Ten Football Prospectus

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:09:27 EDT

Click here for an in-depth look at all 11 Big Ten football programs for the 2009 season.

Big Ten Network to Cover Spring Football

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:11:18 EDT

The Big Ten Network will have the most comprehensive spring football coverage, with four separate studio shows beginning on April 11.

2009 Spring Football Dates

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:31:02 EDT

Spring Football practice is here. Here are the starting dates and spring games for each Big Ten institution.

From the Football Field to the Industrial Field

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:29:18 EDT

Growing up, Forest Farmer had a strong desire to escape the small industrial town of Zanesville, Ohio.

"I started out just wanting to get out of my home town," said Farmer. "I saw sports as a way out."

Ironically it would not be a life as a football coach or professional football player that defined him, but rather working within the industrial field and his "hands-on" approach.

Mad Dog Faced Tough Road to Success

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:53:36 EDT

Charles Thornhill faced a tough path to success in the 1960s. Fighting segregation and helping open doors for future African-American athletes, Thornhill found his way from Virginia to Michigan, the place he would call home for nearly 50 years.

National Signing Day Arrives

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:35:28 EDT

The 2009 National Letter of Intent Signing Day is here and Big Ten universities are announcing their newest incoming classes.