B1G links: Michigan's summer of hype all but over
East
Indiana
Indiana University President Michael McRobbie and IU Athletic Director Fred Glass both addressed the growing off-field incidences involving football and basketball players.
Maryland
A four-star quarterback turned fullback? That’s the case for Shane Cockerille, Roman Stubbs writes.
Michigan
We’re a week away from football, which means the Wolverines summer of hype will come to an end soon, Drew Sharp writes.
Michigan State
After an on-campus road gun incident resulted in his spring suspension, Delton Williams will be active for the season opener at Western Michigan.
Ohio State
Tim Beck was a casualty of the Bo Pelini era in Nebraska. But he might’ve walked into the best situation in America.
Penn State
The Lions’ already deep secondary had one of the team’s best athletes just join its unit. That, James Franklin said, is not a bad problem to have.
Rutgers
Unfortunately for Rutgers fans, it doesn’t appear that this Kyle Flood investigation is going away anytime soon. He reportedly sent an email from his personal account to a part-time professor making less than $5,000 per year.
West
Illinois
The Illini is losing defensive players seemingly by the day. Wednesday, they lost a couple more with the suspensions of Joe Fotu and Caleb Day, Jeremy Werner writes.
Iowa
ESPN’s Mitch Sherman wrote about why this could be a make-or-break year for Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes.
Minnesota
Who will back up Mitch Leidner? A pair of freshmen, Andy Greder writes.
Nebraska
BYU just wrapped up fall camp and now, the Huskers are the only focus.
Northwestern
Justin Jackson was one of the top freshmen in the Big Ten a year ago. He’s the building block for a young Northwestern offense.
Purdue
The Big Ten Network’s Tom Deinhart learned five things while watching Purdue practice Wednesday. And yes, there’s talent in West Lafayette.
Wisconsin
What is one of the Badgers recruiting secrets? Focus on the kids that aren’t specializing in football.