An unofficial poll of 24 Big Ten Media members has Michigan selected as the favorite to win the Legends Division of the Big Ten Conference. Nebraska was selected to finish third in the Legends Division behind Michigan and Michigan State. Many Nebraska fans are losing faith in the team’s ability to compete for a championship. Most of the blame is centered on quarterback Taylor Martinez’s ability to lead the team. If you are one of ...

Jerry Colangelo, head of Team USA Basketball, hopes that he can persuade Mike Krzyzewski to return as the Olympic team's head coach, ESPN.com reports.Colangelo knows that he would be hard-pressed to find a sideline leader who is a better fit for the role as the national hoops chief.Here are three reasons why Coach K is the perfect Team USA Coach:Begin Slideshow

One of the most crucial aspects of a team's success every year has very, very little to do with the amount of hard work that goes into creating and sustaining a top-notch program.That X-factor is, of course, the schedule: the 12-game regular season slate by which every team is over-analyzed and nitpicked. And since not all schedules are created equal, one tough game here or unexpected cupcake there can swing the momentum of an entire ...

The question: name five things that would make your life better if doubled?The answers: expense allowances, moving day helpers, cheerleaders, friends with money, but most importantly, Tennessee's running game. Double the UT run production—is that even possible? The answer is yes. Oh yes, it can surely be done. The Vols ground game was so pitiful last year, just 90.8 yards per game, that they ranked No.116.  That's out of 120 total teams. If they doubled ...

The Penn State scandal may be galvanizing most of the Nittany Lions for the long haul, but it just cost the team its offensive workhorse.According to ESPN's Joe Schad and Dave Ruden of CTNews.com, Silas Redd has decided to transfer to Southern California. Per the NCAA's sanctions against Penn State, Redd is not required to sit out for one year, and he will have two years of eligibility with the Trojans.This is a tough blow ...

As the start of the 2012 Kansas Jayhawk's football season creeps ever closer, we take a look at one of the few brighter spots from the 2011 season in the backfield. The Jayhawks backfield consists of three fullbacks, four halfbacks and one running back, all looking to make a huge impact under new head coach Charlie Weis. There are some familiar names and some new names. Without further ado, here is your 2012 Jayhawk backfield.Begin ...

After meeting with USC head coach Lane Kiffin, recruiting coordinator Ed Orgeron and running backs coach Kennedy Polamalu, Penn State running back Silas Redd contemplated the options before him for the 2012 season. With the weekend visit with prospective suitors over, Redd was to meet with head coach Bill O'Brien on Tuesday afternoon to apprise him of the decision. Redd made the announcement to leave the university on Tuesday afternoon, first confirming his decision with ESPN's Joe Schad, as ...

Rivalries are the essence of college football.Where would the sport be without them? Fanbases would be less passionate and most games would mean next to nothing. It's the unending hate, respectful dislike and deadly competition that drives this sport.As Texas A&M enters the SEC, however, it loses its most historically viable rivalry as Texas drops the 117-year long Lone Star Showdown just to spite the Aggies. Fortunately for A&M, however, the SEC is loaded with ...

Silas Redd has finally made his decision.According to ESPN's Joe Schad, the former Penn State running back will play for USC in 2012.Considering that the Penn State football program was hit hard last week with sanctions following the Jerry Sandusky scandal, including a $60 million fine and a four-year bowl ban, Redd's decision is not too surprising.According to Schad, the junior running back even hinted that he was leaning toward transferring after visiting USC and spending time ...

Rumors concerning Silas Redd's status in Happy Valley have swirled since the NCAA announced its harsh sanctions on July 23.According to ESPN's Joe Schad, Silas Redd has decided make the cross-country trek to Southern California. Silas Redd to USC. Official.— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) July 31, 2012  UPDATE: Tuesday, July 31 at 6:18 p.m. ET by Ian HanfordReporter Dave Ruden of The Stamford Advocate followed up Schad's announcement with Redd's statement to the press. Click the link for the ...