Hope everybody had a good holiday weekend.
Here's a great story about Minnesota safety Cedric Thompson and his journey to the Gophers from a desolate California town.
Michigan State's Darqueze Dennard is a highly-regarded 2014 draft prospect. The Spartans are striking out on some top recruiting targets.
The Champaign News-Gazette's Bob Asmussen, whom you might recall voted Michigan No. 1 last year, is picking Ohio State for the top spot in 2013.
Could 2013 turn out like 2008 for Iowa?
Five freshmen most likely to play for Michigan this fall. Freshman Shane Morris is getting acclimated the best he can this summer.
A 5-foot-6 running back committed to Nebraska, though the Huskers lost a previously committed defensive back. More Huskers recruiting tidbits.
Urban Meyer responded to criticism over his handling of Aaron Hernandez's career at Florida. A New York Times story finds that 41 players from the 2008 Gators team have been arrested.
Franco Harris continues his crusade to defend Joe Paterno. The Freeh Report is still being hotly debated a year after its release. Freshman tight end Adam Breneman might be even better after his knee injury.
Wisconsin gets a new food service provider for its stadiums and arenas.
So what if Northwestern uses two quarterbacks? It works.
Crimson Quarry -- that's an Indiana blog -- predicts a 7-5 record and a bowl game for the Hoosiers.
Five pivotal games for Illinois this season.

















