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Home » Big Ten

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A couple stories that make it harder to be optimistic about newspapers

by Michael Miner July 29, 2015August 18, 2021

Strange thinking observed in New York Times, Chicago Tribune

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A touchdown’s worth of thoughts on the start of the college football season

by Mick Dumke August 29, 2013August 19, 2021

College football kicks off this weekend, and anything is possible—even the thought of someone besides Alabama winning the national championship.

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Best College Football Team That May Have Finally Allowed Its Long-Tormented Fan Base a Collective Exhale

by Kevin Warwick June 20, 2013August 19, 2021

Perpetually the whipping boy in the formidable, old-school Big Ten, they’ve often lacked the fortitude to hold off the conference’s big boys.

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It’s not entirely my fault that Notre Dame is good—is it?

by Mick Dumke November 22, 2012August 19, 2021

Let’s talk about something more pleasant than the No. 1 ranked Irish. Please.

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Life is full of ups and downs, but at least Alabama lost

by Mick Dumke November 15, 2012August 19, 2021

The improbable tale of how I found comfort in cheering for Texas A&M

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Encounters with Republicans and SEC fans—in Chicago, no less

by Mick Dumke November 1, 2012August 19, 2021

A rare instance in which I am forced to change the subject away from college football

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Being a sports fan: when hot emotion and cold logic come into conflict

by Mick Dumke October 25, 2012August 19, 2021

I hate it when I’m right about my team losing

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When Spartans and Wolverines threaten to kick each other’s ass, everybody wins

by Mick Dumke October 18, 2012August 19, 2021

Michigan and Michigan State get ready to square off on the football field for the 105th time

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Bad losses breed violet thoughts

by Mick Dumke October 11, 2012August 19, 2021

A string of flops by football teams in purple, including my favorite, leaves me displeased

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In college football, the only defense is a good offense

by Mick Dumke October 4, 2012August 19, 2021

In football, the numbers don’t lie, except when they do

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Lousy teams prepare to battle other lousy teams, and I’m excited

by Mick Dumke September 27, 2012August 19, 2021

This week’s roundup of college football in the Big Ten and beyond

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Even the Big Ten should score some big wins this week

by Mick Dumke September 20, 2012August 19, 2021

Lots of patsies are on the football schedule this week, except for Michigan, which will of course beat Notre Dame

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Big Ten football: so far, so less than good

by Mick Dumke September 13, 2012August 19, 2021

On the upside, there’s lots of room for improvement in Big Ten football

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If only Notre Dame would lose them all

by Mick Dumke September 6, 2012August 19, 2021

Hate is a strong word, but I really, really, really don’t like Notre Dame football

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Something’s in the air, like pollen and college football

by Mick Dumke August 30, 2012August 19, 2021

A look at this week’s matchups in the Big Ten and beyond

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