Re: OS NCAA 10 Preview: Big Ten
I have to disagree with having MSU and Northwestern that high. MSU lost Ringer who carried most of the load. You take him off of that team last year and they are an average to bad football team who loses at least a couple more games. Also you have to look at how they played against better competion, getting run off the field against both OSU and PSU. I think they was more an indication of their team than racking up wins against lesser competion. Also they don't have rb's or a qb that really have shown they can carry the load at this level yet. Also saying they can beat a Penn State team that ripped them a new one is a bit of a stretch.
As far as Northwestern goes they simply don't have the same talent and depth to match the teams at the top of the conference. I think Pat Fiztgerald is a good coach but he is working with less talent than the conferences elite.
I also feel as though Michigan is going to be finish higher than both Northwestern and MSU.
Also I think you are severly underrating Iowa. There defense is always strong and Stanzi is a good qb. I could see them finishing in the top 4.
I do agree with your top 3 though. One or another the Big Ten should be interesting, alot of uncertainty, players being replaced and question marks.
I have to disagree with having MSU and Northwestern that high. MSU lost Ringer who carried most of the load. You take him off of that team last year and they are an average to bad football team who loses at least a couple more games. Also you have to look at how they played against better competion, getting run off the field against both OSU and PSU. I think they was more an indication of their team than racking up wins against lesser competion. Also they don't have rb's or a qb that really have shown they can carry the load at this level yet. Also saying they can beat a Penn State team that ripped them a new one is a bit of a stretch.
As far as Northwestern goes they simply don't have the same talent and depth to match the teams at the top of the conference. I think Pat Fiztgerald is a good coach but he is working with less talent than the conferences elite.
I also feel as though Michigan is going to be finish higher than both Northwestern and MSU.
Also I think you are severly underrating Iowa. There defense is always strong and Stanzi is a good qb. I could see them finishing in the top 4.
I do agree with your top 3 though. One or another the Big Ten should be interesting, alot of uncertainty, players being replaced and question marks.
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