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<title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Badgers @ Northwestern Wildcats Preview ]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Iowa Hawkeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gopher Preview ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/iowa-minnesota-preview_112009.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Hawkeyes will look to bounce back after a devastating loss in Columbus. With a victory Iowa would have won the Big Ten title and secured a spot in the Rose Bowl.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Badgers vs Michigan Wolverines Review ]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Badgers vs Michigan Wolverines Pre Game]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/wisconsin-michigan-preview_111309.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Wisconsin Badgers ride their two game winning streak back to the friendly confines of Camp Randall stadium as they take on the puddle jumping Michigan Wolverines who are riding a fairly good streak of their own.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ohio State Buckeyes vs Iowa Hawkeyes Preview ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/ohio-state-iowa-preview_111309.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The conference has come full circle and now comes down to one game for the conference title.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:52:06 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Badgers @ Indiana Hoosiers Recap]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/wisconsin-indiana-recap_111109.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I’ll start by saying Wisconsin plays Michigan this week as opposed to last week. The Badgers came into Indiana fresh off of their shutout of the Purdue Boilermakers. That was the first time in a decade the Badgers shut out a Big Ten Conference opponent.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Iowa vs. Northwestern Preview]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/iowa-northwestern-preview_110609.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Iowa Hawkeyes pulled out another miracle victory, this time at home vs. Indiana. Iowa QB Ricky Stanzi threw 5 interceptions on the day as the dream of an undefeated season was turning into a nightmare.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Big Ten Basketball Preview 2009-2010]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/big-ten-basketball/big-ten-preview.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Big Ten Basketball Preview 2009-2010 brought to you by BigTen-fans.com]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Badgers vs Purdue Boilermakers Recap]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/wisconsin-purdue-recap_110509.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Wisconsin Badgers came off of their off week in a big way shutting out the Purdue Boilermakers 37-0 at home. The Badgers had a lot of questions about their team after the two crushing losses to Ohio State and Iowa and rebounded in a huge way.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Iowa vs. Indiana Preview ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/iowa-indiana-preview_102909.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The 8-0 Hawkeyes pulled out another road victory, this time in dramatic fashion as they defeated Michigan State on the last play of the game.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Badgers vs Purdue Boilermakers Preview]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/wisconsin-purdue-preview_102909.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Wisconsin Badgers, fresh from their off week, will resume their 2009 campaign taking on the Purdue Boilermakers at Camp Randall.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[#6 Iowa at Michigan State Preview ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/iowa-michigan-state-preview_102309.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Hawkeyes won another big road game as they left Madison with a hard earned victory over the Badgers. QB Ricky Stanzi was efficient going 17 of 23 for 218 yards and a score. Freshmen Adam Robinson toted the rock 20 times for 91 yards and a touchdown.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Louisville - Connecticut Week 7 Recap ]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Pittsburgh vs Rutgers Week 7 Recap ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigeast-fans.com/articles/football-2009/pittsburgh-rutgers-recap_101909.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Panthers are giving their fans high blood pressure levels and anxiety attacks, but for yet another week, they managed to post the right result.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[#11 Iowa vs. Wisconsin Preview ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/iowa-wisconsin-preview_101609.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Iowa Hawkeyes like to make things interesting. Since their big win at Penn State, the Hawkeyes narrowly escaped with a victory over Arkansas State then a barn burner against Michigan.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Iowa Hawkeyes @ Wisconsin Badgers Pre Game ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/wisconsin-iowa-preview_101509.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Wisconsin Badgers, after a fairly poor performance on the road at Ohio State, will come back to the friendly confines of Camp Randall Stadium to take on the only undefeated team left in the Big Ten Conference, the Iowa Hawkeyes.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Badgers @ Ohio State Buckeyes Post Game ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/wisconsin-osu-recap-101309.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Wisconsin Badgers dropped their first game of the season to number 9 rated Ohio State on Saturday. Pushing Bret Bielema’s record against the Buckeyes to 0-4.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[#12 Iowa vs. Michigan Preview ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/iowa-michigan-preview_100909.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Hawkeyes had trouble dealing with success last week as they narrowly defeated Arkansas State in Iowa City.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 9 Oct 2009 10:55:08 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Badgers @ Minnesota Golden Gophers Recap ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/wisconsin-minnesota-recap_100609.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Wisconsin Badgers kept the good times rollin’ as they were able to keep their season spotless with a 31-28 victory over the Golden Gophers of Minnesota.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Iowa vs. # 5 Penn State Recap ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/iowa-penn-state-recap_100109.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Beaver Stadium was in the midst of a white out; the Iowa Hawkeyes viewed it as a symbol of surrender. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 1 Oct 2009 12:03:11 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Badgers vs Michigan State Spartans Post Game]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/wisconsin-msu-recap_093009.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[he Wisconsin Badgers kicked off their Big Ten schedule with a bang with a very strong win over the Spartans of Michigan State on Saturday. The Badgers, coming in on a record of 3-0 during their non conference schedule, had a lot to prove coming into this 2009 campaign after a terrible 3-5 Big Ten record last season.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Minnesota Gophers: Heading into Conference play ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/minnesota-northwestern-preview_092509.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The U heads to Evanston, Illinois Saturday looking to start out their Big Ten conference play with a victory and to find their long missing running game. Through three games, the Gophers are averaging just 85.7 yards per game on the ground for a national ranking of 105th]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Week 4 Pregame Michigan State Spartans @ Wisconsin Badgers ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/wisconsin-michigan-state-preview_092509.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Wisconsin Badgers will open their Big Ten schedule against the puddle jumping Michigan State Spartans. Wisconsin, coming off of a perfect 3-0 start in their non conference schedule, will take on a struggling Spartans team who has started the season a less than spectacular 1-2.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:54:12 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ohio State Buckeyes vs Illinois Fighting Illini ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/ohio-state-illinois-preview_092509.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Buckeyes bounced back from the devastating loss to USC with a resounding 38-0 thrashing of Toledo.  The Rockets and their high flying offense was no match for the Ohio State’s powerful defensive line. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:53:31 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Iowa vs. # 5 Penn State ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/iowa-penn-state-preview_092409.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Hawkeyes handed the Arizona Wildcats their first loss in front of a raucous crowd in Iowa City.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:12:57 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Wofford Terriers @ Wisconsin Badgers Post Game ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/wisconsin-wofford-recap_092109.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Wisconsin Badgers capped off their 3 game non conference start to their 2009 campaign in perfect fashion. Finishing with a record of 3-0, and the third game was by far their best. Wisconsin, as most expected,]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Minnesota Gophers: This & That ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/minnesota-this&that_092109.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[ESPN has announced the kickoff time for the Wisconsin/Minnesota game at 12 ET. The game will be carried on ESPN or ESPN2.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:05:49 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Minnesota Gophers: So Close! ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/minnesota-cal-recap_092009.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Perhaps the University of Minnesota’s best attribute is their relentlessness. That refusal to quit was on display again on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium against the number 8 team in the country,]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Minnesota Gophers: So Close! ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/minnesota-cal-recap_092009.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Perhaps the University of Minnesota’s best attribute is their relentlessness. That refusal to quit was on display again on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium against the number 8 team in the country,]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ohio State Buckeyes Preview: Week 3 ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/ohio-state-toledo-preview_091809.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Buckeyes will travel north to Cleveland Browns Stadium to battle the Toledo Rockets.  Ohio State will try to right the ship after a tough loss against the USC Trojans in Columbus.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:14:56 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ohio State Buckeyes Recap : Week 2]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/ohio-state-usc-recap_091709.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Ohio State Buckeyes once again performed in front of a national audience and once again failed to come out on top.  Many Buckeye supporters and national pundits alike are pointing to Ohio State performing better and have nothing to be ashamed of. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Week 2 Recap Fresno State Bulldogs @ Wisconsin Badgers]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/wisconsin-fresno-state-recap_091509.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Wisconsin Badgers pulled out another nail biting victory on Saturday, defeating the Fresno State Bulldogs in double overtime by a final score of 34-31.]]></description>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/wisconsin-fresno-state-preview_091109.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Badgers come into week 2 of the young college football season in a 10 way tie for first place at a record of 1-0. That number is sure to go down as big games within the Big Ten are Ohio State vs. USC and Notre Dame vs. Michigan. Wisconsin, however, draws the Fresno State Bulldogs out of the WAC conference.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Montana State at Michigan State Recap]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Ohio State vs Navy Recap ]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Minnesota Gophers- Minnesota Opens Season at the Orange]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/minnesota-football_090409.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The University of Minnesota has added a home and home series against the University of North Carolina. The first game will be in Chapel Hill on September 7 th, 2013. UNC will return the favor by coming to TCF Bank Stadium on September 13 th, 2014.]]></description>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/football-2009/michigan-state-montana-state-preview_090409.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[East Lansing Michigan- Michigan State Spartans host Montana State Bobcats from the Big Sky Conference Saturday September 5, 2009 in front of seventy five thousand fans in Spartan stadium.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Too Close To Call]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[NCAA Championship Game: Old demons haunt Michigan State in loss to North Carolina]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[NCAA Elite 8 Preview: #2 Michigan State vs #1 Louisville ]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[NCAA Regional Semifinals: Michigan State digs deep to clip Kansas late, advance to Elite Eight ]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[NIT Preview: Penn State tries to keep up with the Joneses at Florida ]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[NIT Review: Penn State, with free throws, puts away Rhode Island ]]></title>
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Sims, a fabulously talented forward who is playing his best basketball at the right time of year, scored 27 points on white-hot 12-of-15 shooting to give seventh-seeded Michigan an easy 73-45 win over tenth-seeded Iowa in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. 
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<title><![CDATA[The Toughest Tournament Tips Off: The Engines Rev Up in Indy]]></title>
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That’s Northwestern. 

The Wildcats still have a lot of work to do in order to impress the NCAA selection committee. While the selection committee maintains it never takes a program’s history into account, then that should bode well for the Wildcats who have never been to the NCAA tournament. 

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<title><![CDATA[Gophers send shockwaves through Big Ten with upset of Wisconsin ]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Ohio State pummels Indiana]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:46:40 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Michigan State nearly blows 17-point lead, escapes Penn State]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Purdue gets healthy; stops slide against Wisconsin ]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Michigan regains focus, thumps Iowa ]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:26:24 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Dominant first half carries Michigan State past Kansas ]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 9 Jan 2009 12:35:15 CST]]></pubDate>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/basketball-2008-2009/big-ten-basketball-update_010909.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[It’s definitely not too early to define Purdue’s game against Wisconsin Sunday at Mackey Arena huge. 

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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 9 Jan 2009 11:52:31 CST]]></pubDate>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 9 Jan 2009 09:26:21 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Michigan stuns Indiana in Overtime]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 8 Jan 2009 20:44:21 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Penn State uses late-game defense to stun Purdue ]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Three-point flurry carries Spartans past Buckeyes ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/basketball-2008-2009/ohio-state-michiganstate-recap_010609.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Basketball coaches like to tell their players to “make yourself hard to guard.” Michigan State followed that classic piece of advice on Tuesday night in East Lansing, while Ohio State didn’t. That, in short, explains why the Spartans topped the Buckeyes, 67-58, to move to 3-0 in Big Ten competition.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ohio State defeats Butler in the battle of the unbeatens ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/basketball-2008-2009/ohio-state-butler-recap_121308.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Butler Bulldogs 54-51 in a Saturday afternoon clash of unbeaten teams at Value City Arena in Columbus.

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<title><![CDATA[Big Ten Basketball Update and Power Rankings: 12/12 ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/basketball-2008-2009/big-ten-basketball-update_121208.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The first thing you need to know about the Northwestern men’s basketball program is that it has never appeared in the NCAA tournament. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:10:50 CST]]></pubDate>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/basketball-2008-2009/big-ten-basketball-update_1204-08.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The annual ACC/Big 10 challenge revealed how much of a gap there is between the ACC’s best and the Big 10’s best. When No. 4 Duke wins at No. 10 Purdue by 16 points (76-60) and No. 1 North Carolina dismantles No. 12 Michigan St. in Detroit by 35 points (98-63), it shows the talent disparity. The Boilermakers and Spartans will be contenders for the conference title. But each team was felled by quick starts by the Blue Devils and Tar Heels. It’s no disgrace to lose to these teams, but the margin was glaring. Purdue students had been camped out in chilling weather for 36 hours before Tuesday’s game, but they never really could get into the game, because the Boilermakers were outrebounded 44-26. Robbie Hummel led Purdue with 15 points...]]></description>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/basketball-2008-2009/michigan-hoops-update_120108.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Michigan basketball picked up a pair of wins this week, though they were hardly similar in nature. The Wolverines routed Norfolk State on Tuesday night, 83-49, in Crisler Arena, continuing their momentum from a runner up finish in New York the weekend before. After starting ice cold from the floor in the first few minutes, missing their first 10 shots and not scoring until nearly 5 minutes into the game. But as a good shooting team should do, they kept firing from 3 and eventually the ball was going in. After that the rout was on. 5 Wolverines would score in double figures, with Manny Harris leading the way with 16 points. Michigan sent their fans home for Thanksgiving on a high note taking a 15 point into halftime and rolling to the blowout win to go to 4-1...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Penn State vs. Indiana football preview]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/2008-game-previews/penn-state-indiana-preview_111408.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The national championship dreams are gone. The thoughts of Joe Paterno winning a title as an 82-year old coach are finished. Collectively, this Penn State team failed miserably last weekend in a 24-23 loss to Iowa in the game’s final seconds. But, it’s a new week and with two home games remaining on their schedule, the Nittany Lions can still win the Big Ten Championship and earn a trip to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:18:27 CST]]></pubDate>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/2008-game-previews/minnesota-wisconsin-preview_111308.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Shocked, stunned, embarrassed and depressed are the best adjectives Minnesota players and coaches could have used without reservation.

In what turned out to be the Gophers most uninspiring performance of the season, Minnesota allowed hapless Michigan to dominate from start to finish and watch the Wolverines walk out of the Metrodome with a 29-6 victory...]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:16:50 CST]]></pubDate>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/2008-game-previews/michigan-northwestern-preview_111208.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Michigan fans could have used any word to describe last week’s performance against Minnesota.

And this time they would have been positive words. No, the Wolverines weren’t exceptional last week’s 29-6 victory at Minnesota. But they played inspired on both sides, moved the ball pretty efficiently and had more energy to embarrass the Gophers and keep The Little Brown Jug for another year. The offense had somewhat of a breakout party as it collected a season-high 435 yards...]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:16:43 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Buckeyes drill Northwestern 45-10 ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/2008-game-previews/ohio-state-northwestern-recap_110808.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Ohio State's 45-10 victory over Northwestern on Saturday unfolded like a highlight reel, as the Buckeyes battered the host Wildcats with a barrage of big plays.

Chris Wells broke a tackle in the backfield and another near the goal line as he rumbled for a 55-yard touchdown. Terrelle Pryor escaped from pressure and fired a laser into the end zone to Rory Nicol. Brian Robiskie sprinted past the defense to catch scoring passes of 15 and 34 yards...]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:15:37 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Updated Big Ten football scores & standings]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:53:45 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Penn State vs. Coastal Carolina football preview]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/2008-game-previews/penn-state-cc_082808.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[College football is here and all is well in Happy Valley as more than 107,000 fans will flock to Beaver Stadium this Saturday with high expectations for an experienced, talented football team. No more concern over the team’s offseason troubles.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Illinois vs. Missouri football preview]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/2008-game-previews/illinois-missouri_082608.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Last season the Missouri Tigers were heavily favored in the Braggin’ Rights game, but a lot has changed since then for the Illini. The 20 th ranked Illini are coming off of a berth in the Rose Bowl and have shown the country that they can recruit athletes again and are continuing to clean up in the D.C. area.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:51:30 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2008 Fall Camp Updates for University of Michigan]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/articles/michigan-camp-update_081808.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[For fans of Michigan football looking for news on fall camp the new coaching regime has been a breath of fresh air. Under Lloyd Carr the program was more secretive than the KGB, now there are daily articles and information coming from camp every day...]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:46:53 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2008 Michigan Wolverines football preview ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/2008-football-preview/michigan-preview.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Wolverines seem to have a free pass this year because of the turnover that occurred when Rodriguez came to Ann Arbor. Don’t expect the Maize and Blue to fall off the map this year. There may be struggles on the offense early in the season, but it just too hard to imagine that Michigan will flop...]]></description>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.bigten-fans.com/big-ten-football/big-10-scores.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Updates on Big Ten football scores after Week #1 games.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 2 Sep 2007 16:27:24 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 12 Aug 2007 16:40:38 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 5 Aug 2007 21:13:02 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:18:34 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 5 Jul 2007 20:44:37 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 Jun 2007 21:18:25 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:43:01 CDT]]></pubDate>
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