Monday, April 30, 2007

Oh my god, we're talking college football already...

And we're talking our weaknesses already. The blurb for this article said "If quarterback is a key position, and we're sure it is, then unlocking the door on the 2007 Big Ten season isn't easy. Even Wisconsin, the early favorite, has a QB quandary."

The point is that all the Big Ten schools are facing a bit of a QB question mark. A lot of recognizable names departed this year leaving lots of holes to be filled. Thus far, only Ohio State seems to have a ready-made answer. Michigan State, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin are all still looking for Mr. Right.

As the article says " Wisconsin's Bret Bielema has the biggest decision. Senior Tyler Donovan and junior transfer Allan Evridge both looked alternately good and bad in the spring. Quarterback is one of only two holes on offense, so if Bielema makes the right choice, he could win a conference title and perhaps play for something bigger. Choose poorly, however, and the consequences could cost Wisconsin plenty."

Big Ten Spring Wrap
Predictions:
1. Wisconsin
2. Michigan
3. Ohio State
4. Iowa
5. Penn State
6. Michigan State
7. Illinois
8. Purdue
9. Northwestern
10. Indiana
11. Minnesota

Defensive player of the year: Jack Ikegwuonu, cornerback, Wisconsin. Everyone loves a shutdown corner, just not everybody has one. Wisconsin does in this guy, who ran down Arkansas' Darren McFadden from behind last season in the Capital One Bowl. Can you say, "closing speed"? **CuteSports adds : (Of course, he has to stop letting his brother talk him into stealing video game equipment first)

Big Ten champion: Wisconsin. The Badgers have a quarterback question between Allan Evridge and Tyler Donovan, but tailback P.J. Hill is their meal ticket. The defense is outstanding and the toughest nonconference game is Washington State in Madison. Michigan plays at Camp Randall, too, and the Wolverines must play Notre Dame. Ohio State just goes to Washington and Michigan, while Penn State plays Notre Dame. So if it comes down to who weathered the nonconference schedule unbeaten, Wisconsin is the best bet.

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