Big Ten Looks Solid

 

     The 2021 college football season is well underway, and the Big Ten Conference looks solid.  The latest AP Top 25 Poll features five Big Ten Conference teams including #4 Penn State, #5 Iowa, #11 Ohio State, #14 Michigan, and #17 Michigan State.  Maryland, Rutgers, and Wisconsin all received votes to be ranked in the latest AP Top 25 Poll.  Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, and Penn State are all currently undefeated with records of 4-0.  Ohio State, Purdue, and Rutgers each have an overall record of 3-1.  

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-  Wisconsin currently has an overall record of 1-2.  The Badgers received 13 votes for the latest AP Top 25 Poll.

-  The Big Ten Conference currently has 14 teams competing in football.  

-  The Associated Press was founded in 1846. 

-  The Associated Press began its college football poll back in 1936.  

-  The Associated Press headquarters are located in New York, New York.  

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For more information about the Big Ten Conference click on  https://bigten.org 

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Big Ten Parity

     The 2020-2021 Men's basketball Big Ten Conference schedule is setting up to give us one of the most exciting seasons in history because of its parity.  There are currently 9 Big Ten Conference teams ranked in the latest AP (Associated Press) Top 25 Poll including #6 Wisconsin, #10 Iowa, #14 Rutgers, #15 Illinois, #16 Michigan, #17 Michigan State, #19 Northwestern, #21 Minnesota, and #25 Ohio State.   

     Big Ten Conference rosters are loaded with superstars including (Minnesota Guard) Marcus Carr, (Illinois Guard) Ayo Dosunmu, (Illinois Center) Kofi Cockburn, (Iowa Center) Luke Garza, (Indiana Forward) Trayce Jackson-Davis, (Wisconsin Forward) Micah Potter, (Michigan Guard) Franz Wagner, (Michigan State Guard) Rocket Watts, (Purdue Forward) Trevion Williams, and (Rutgers Guard) Ron Harper Jr. 

     Some other Big Ten Conference players to watch this season include (Iowa Guard) Jordan Bohannon, (Michigan Center) Hunter Dickinson, (Michigan State Forward) Aaron Henry, (Michigan Guard) Isaiah Livers, (Wisconsin Forward) Nate Reuvers, (Wisconsin Guard) D'Mitrik Trice, (Ohio State Forward) Kyle Young, (Iowa Guard) Joe Wieskamp, and (Ohio State Guard) Duane Washington Jr.

     Another batch of Big Ten Conference players to keep your eye on include (Maryland Guard) Eric Ayala, (Rutgers Guard) Geo Baker, (Nebraska Guard) Dalano Banton, (Penn State Guard) Izaiah Brockington, (Penn State Guard) Myreon Jones, (Michigan State Guard) Joshua Langford, (Northwestern Forward) Pete Nance, (Minnesota Center) Liam Robbins, (Maryland Guard) Aaron Wiggins, and (Minnesota Guard) Jamal Mashburn Jr.  

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-  Trevion Williams played High School basketball at Detroit Henry Ford Academy.  

-  Franz Wagner's brother Moe Wagner currently plays for the Washington Wizards.

-  Jamal Mashburn Jr.'s Father Jamal Mashburn was a star in the NBA (National Basketball Association). 

-  Ron Harper Jr.'s Father Ron Harper was a star in the NBA. 

-  Pete Nance's Father Larry Nance was a star in the NBA. 

-  Duane Washington Jr. was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

-  Duane Washington Jr's Uncle Derek Fisher was a star in the NBA.  

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Michigan vs. Maryland

Last weekend, the Michigan Wolverines hosted the Maryland Terrapins for a 3 game series.  UofM won 2 out of 3 games. 

     Last weekend, the University of Michigan baseball team hosted the University of Maryland Terrapins for a 3 game series.  Maryland won the first game of Saturday's doubleheader 3-1 behind their ace #18 Mike Shawaryn.  Shawaryn pitched 7.1 innings, allowed 5 hits, 1 run, and recorded 7 strikeouts.  Michigan recovered to win the second game 10-1, and the Wolverines won the rubber match on Sunday 5-2.  Scroll down to see exclusive photos from the Wolverines 10-1 victory over the Terrapins.
     The University of Michigan baseball team currently has an overall record of 16-12, and the Wolverines are 2-4 in the Big Ten Conference.  The Wolverines are currently riding a 4 game winning streak.  Click on the links below for more information about the University of Michigan athletic program, the Big 10 Conference, or the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association).
     The University of Maryland baseball team currently has an overall record of 19-7, and the Terrapins are 4-2 in the Big Ten Conference.  The Terrapins are undefeated at home this season with an 8-0 record.  Click on the link below for more information about the University of Maryland athletic program.
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The Maryland Terrapins are a new addition to the Big Ten Conference.  

The Michigan Wolverines play all of their home games at historic Ray Fisher Stadium.

#5 Brandon Lowe is currently batting .380.  Lowe already has 6 home runs,  and 21 RBI (runs batted in).

#34 Kyle Jusik is playing in his Senior season for the Wolverines.  Jusik is from Portage, Michigan.

The Michigan Wolverines won 2 out of 3 games against the Maryland Terrapins.  

The Terrapins currently have an overall record of 19-7.

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