COLUMBUS, Ohio – Junior quarterback J.T. Barrett was named the Big Ten Conference’s offensive player of the week after his 349-yard and six touchdowns passing day against Bowling Green. This was Barrett’s fifth offensive weekly award from the Big Ten and, coupled with seven freshman of the week awards in 2014, gives him 12 weekly honors from the Big Ten. Barrett accounted … [Read more...] about J.T. Barrett named Big Ten Conference Offensive Player of the Week
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Iowa’s Anthony Nelson Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week
Courtesy of Hawkeyes.com IOWA CITY, Iowa -- University of Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson has been named Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week for his performance in Iowa’s 45-21 season-opening win over Miami (Ohio). The Big Ten honor is the first for Nelson (6-foot-7, 253-pounds), a native of Urbandale, Iowa (Waukee HS), who redshirted in 2015. Iowa players earned … [Read more...] about Iowa’s Anthony Nelson Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week
Ohio State athletics loses All-American Will Smith
Courtesy of OhioStateBuckeyes.com COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State athletics family lost one of its best Saturday night when former football team captain and All-American Will Smith was shot and killed in New Orleans following a traffic accident. His wife, Racquel, was with him during the incident and was taken to a nearby hospital, according to published reports. Smith, a … [Read more...] about Ohio State athletics loses All-American Will Smith
ND will need Auguste and Colson to be active on the boards
By PAUL GOTHAM PHILADELPHIA, PA. -- Mike Brey cracks jokes about fictional rankings, but when it comes to Sunday's regional final matchup with North Carolina, the Notre Dame coach doesn't mince words. "We're ranked ninth of the final eight," Brey quipped Saturday. "I thought I saw that." Brey's Irish understand the challenge they face Sunday night in No.1-seed and … [Read more...] about ND will need Auguste and Colson to be active on the boards
When lights are brightest, Notre Dame looks to Auguste
By PAUL GOTHAM PHILADELPHIA -- It's a case of one's strength also being a weakness. No one can question Zach Auguste's production on the court. Notre Dame's senior forward averages a double-double (14.3 points/10.9 rebounds), but it was his passion that got in the way earlier in his career. As a sophomore Auguste's emotions cost him six weeks during pre-season when he … [Read more...] about When lights are brightest, Notre Dame looks to Auguste