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The Big Ten season has come to an end and now the waiting game begins. Only Big Ten Co-Champion Penn State knows where they will be playing in their bowl game...

The Best of the Big Ten in 2008: From A to Z

by Kristofer Green (Senior Writer)

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The Big Ten season has come to an end. Now, the waiting game begins.

Only Big Ten Co-Champion Penn State knows where they will be playing their bowl game.

Co-Champion Ohio State must wait to learn what their fate will be, along with Michigan State, Northwestern, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Should the Oregon Ducks come out victorious in Saturday's Civil War, the Buckeyes would most likely lock up a spot in the BCS.

An Oregon loss would be good news for the rest of the Big Ten bowl eligible teams, as well.

While we wait to see how the Big Ten bowl season shapes up, lets take a look at the players, coaches, and moments that made this Big Ten season so memorable.

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  1. reply to comment by Andrew
    about 1 month ago

    great job! I cannot believe that Zoltan had to punt 80 times in an 11 game season. that says a lot about the offense...

    1. by Kristofer
      from about 1 month ago

      That is a lot of punting, but the kid can flat out kick the ball! I think he averaged something like 7 punts a game...

  2. reply to comment by Gray Ghost
    about 1 month ago

    Kris, this was great! Thanks for using the new slide show feature on your article. It shows a lot of work and has the outstanding research and writing ability that those of us who follow your writing have come to expect. You never disappoint! *****POTD

    1. by Kristofer
      from about 1 month ago

      Thanks GG. I like the slideshow feature and I'm sure that Z and the boys will only improve over time. It adds a lot to this type of article. I like researching, I always learn something new!

  3. reply to comment by Kevin
    about 1 month ago

    Greatarticle. That must have taken forever to write. Very thourough.

    1. by Kristofer
      from about 1 month ago

      Thanks Kevin. It took about a week. The toughest part was finding a picture for all those guys...

  4. reply to comment by 12
    about 1 month ago

    Great job KG. Enjoyed the slide show feature.

    1. by Kristofer
      from about 1 month ago

      Thanks, 12

  5. reply to comment by J.C.
    about 1 month ago

    Well done, and a great idea!

    1. by Kristofer
      from about 1 month ago

      Thanks for reading JC!

  6. reply to comment by SportMonk
    about 1 month ago

    Another spectacular write, Kristofer. I like the slideshow format. Does b/r plan to release that on a full-scale basis soon?

    EVERYBODY who watches college football talks about Terrelle Pryor, but the person who impresses me most on Ohio State's team is James Lauriniatis. He's one of the best defensive players I've ever seen and is above and beyond other recent greats like A.J. Hawk. He earned my respect by returning to Ohio State rather than going pro and played one heck of a season.

    I loved the feel of this. You did a great job showcasing the new format, Kristofer. Nice job.

    1. by Kristofer
      from about 1 month ago

      Thanks, SM! Pryor is definitely the future of the Buckeyes, but you are 100% correct about Laurinaitis. I loved A.J. Hawk and couldn't imagine anyone could have been better in the Ohio State offense until Laurinaitis. Ohio State has a long history of great linebackers (and IMO is the true linebacker U) including Ike Kelly in the 60's, Randy Grandishar and Tom Cousineau in the 70's, Pepper Johnson and Chris Speilman in the 80's, Steve Tovar, Andy Katzenmoyer, and Na'il Diggs in the 90's.

      Laurinaitis may just be as good (or better) than all of them. But from what I hear from OSU insiders is that OSU won't miss Laurinaitis next season. The return of Thaddeus Gibson, Jermale Hines, Tyer Moeller, and Etienne Sabino and Ross Homan (both of whom they say will be the next great OSU linebackers) ensures the linebacker legacy at Ohio State is still strong.

    2. by SportMonk
      from about 1 month ago

      I'm glad to hear that. I've always had tremendous respect for the defensive tradition at Ohio State, part of the reason I wanted Pelini to be hired over Callahan five years ago because, as I know you know, Pelini played in Ohio State's secondary back in the day.

      Nebraska vs. Ohio State in the 2009 National Championship! Haha

    3. by Kristofer
      from about 1 month ago

      Sounds good to me! When was the last time the Huskers and Buckeyes got together? It's been a while... I can't even think of it. I'll have to look it up.

      Pelini is going to be great for the Huskers. If only they would have had the foresight to just lift that interim tag!

  7. reply to comment by Jeff
    about 1 month ago

    Thanks for giving us Michigan fans some love Kristofer! And great work as always my friend.

  8. reply to comment by Kristofer
    about 1 month ago

    Thanks Jeff. Mesko was tremendous for UM this year. Had to put him in there and it wasn't just because I needed a Z... he would have made it anyway :)

  9. reply to comment by Kyle
    about 1 month ago

    Zoltan for president! The guy is a beast. Too bad he can't play all 11 positions on offense at once.

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