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ST. PARIS – Nick VanHoose is headed to the Big Ten. The Graham High School senior has verbally committed to play football at Indiana University in 2011 on a full-ride scholarship.

Football strength training is the flavor this week on ESPN.com, as we attempt to pump … you up! Sorry, couldn’t resist. Head coaches get most of the credit — and, to be fair, most of the blame — but strength coaches spend more time with players than anyone else on campus. They play major roles in developing personnel for the season. So who are these guys? Here’s a quick look at the Big Ten …

Now that all the craziness surrounding college footballs conference realignment has settled down, heres a look at the nine coaches at BCS schools that could be in peril if they have sub-par seasons in 2010

Big Ten Predictions 1. Ohio State BuckeyesThe Buckeyes are the pick of college football odds makers to win the Big Ten, and that is something they are certainly capable of doing if they can take care of business against Iowa late in the season. Their first challenge will be early in the season against Miami, and that game will determine whether the Buckeyes will also be in line for a shot at a …

Football camps are in full swing around the Big Ten right now, and as a result, the verbal commitments are starting to roll in. My colleagues at ESPN Recruiting have got all your needs covered, but in case you need a refresher, I’m your man. Before going over the recent commitments, here’s a quick look at where each Big Ten team stands right now. Illinois 2011 commits: 4 Last commit: Chris O …

So what do we call the Big Ten now? Make it the Dandy Dozen. Football couch potatoes should be salivating at the thought of incoming Nebraska vs. Penn State, Michigan or Ohio State. So many great matchups are enough to make Big Ten Network analyst Dan Dakich salivate. “You’ve got four schools that are flat-out national brands in football,” he said. “You don’t get that in very many leagues.” It …

The Hoosier sports tradition is one of the proudest in the collegiate ranks, and what happens on the field has…

Hoosiers turned out Saturday to remember an Indiana marine killed in the line of duty. You may recall, Sgt. John Rankel was recently killed during Operation Enduring Freedom. But Saturday there was a… Read more at www.WISHTV.com

Sam Rebecca, place-kicker on one of Illinois’ greatest football teams of all time the 1951 Illini celebrates his 80th birthday Sunday. Though small, the backup quarterback-turned-kicker was a huge part of Illinois’ success, particularly in the regular season-ending game at Northwestern.