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Adam Rittenberg wraps up the final day of the Big Ten spring meetings in Chicago.

Purdue wide receiver Antavian Edison was arrested early Sunday morning in Fort Myers, Fla., on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon, which is a felony.

According to the Fort Myers News-Press, Edison -- who is from Fort Myers -- was arrested at 1:57 a.m. Sunday. He was later released on $1,500 bond. No other details are available, and the Boilermakers have yet to comment as they continue to gather more information about the incident.

If this arrest leads to a suspension or significant missed time for Edison, it could be a big blow to Purdue's offense. Edison, a senior, is the team's leading returning receiver after catching 44 balls for 584 yards and three touchdowns last season. He also ran 30 times for 124 yards and two scores.

The Boilers' leading pass catcher in 2011, Justin Siller, exhausted his eligibility. Their No. 3 receiver, O.J. Ross, was suspended for the Little Caesars Bowl because of academics. He practiced with the team this spring as a non-scholarship player, and his status for the fall is uncertain. The receiver position also has Gary Bush, who had 29 catches for 310 yards, and Raheem Mostert, who is making the transition to full-time receiver after leading the nation in kick return average as a freshman. Redshirt freshman Shane Mikesky could provide some help.

Depth was a concern at wideout before this Edison news. The Purdue passing game figured to improve this year because of the newfound, healthy depth at quarterback, but this development presents a potential monkey wrench. The team's offense could still be strong thanks to a good running game and several options at tight end. Still, losing your top playmaker at wide receiver would never be good news for any team.

We'll keep you updated as more information about Edison becomes available.

Wisconsin defensive coordinator Chris Ash talks about the Badgers defense this spring.

Purdue QB Robert Marve talks about getting an extra year of eligibility, his health and the Boilers' quarterback competition

The Big Ten once looked like the pacesetter for minority coach hiring in college football.

The first two African-Americans to coach in a major FBS conference worked in the Big Ten, as Northwestern appointed Dennis Green in 1981 and replaced him with Francis Peay in 1986.

While the rest of college football largely shied away from minority candidates, Wisconsin hired a Hispanic coach, Barry Alvarez, in 1990. Nine years later, Michigan State became the Big Ten's first public institution to appoint an African-American coach, as it promoted assistant Bobby Williams to the top job.

Read more from Adam Rittenberg by clicking here.

— Also, Ted Miller has more on opportunities for black coaches are on the rise.

In this episode of RecruitingNation 411, we look at the big recruiting weekends for Michigan, Florida, and Texas A&M. We also look into the bizarre day for Davonte Neal, a ESPNU 150 prospect for the 2012 class.

Colin Cowherd discusses the proposed four-team Big Ten college football playoff.

Bobby Bowden, Beano Cook, Rece Davis, O.J. McDuffie, Joe Schad, Urban Meyer and Adam Taliaferro reflect on the life of Joe Paterno

Former Florida State coach Bobby Bowden, who spent nearly a decade battling former Penn State coach Joe Paterno for the most victories in NCAA Division I history, said he was saddened by Paterno’s death on Sunday morning.

Bowden said he learned of Paterno’s death from lung cancer after returning to his home in Tallahassee, Fla. Bowden, 82, coached in the Battle of Florida All-Star Game in Boca Raton, Fla., on Saturday night.

“I hated to hear it,” Bowden said. “It is really sad. The guy had the most illustrious career in the history of college football, probably all of football. To put the years together and have the success he had and then have it all end like this, it’s just tragic. I’m just going to remember the good things because he did so many good things at Penn State.”

Paterno, who spent his last two months battling lung cancer, won 409 games and two national championships in 46 seasons at Penn State. Bowden was ahead of Paterno in all-time victories for a time, but Paterno passed him before Bowden was forced to retire as FSU’s coach near the end of the 2009 season. On Oct. 29, Paterno won his 409th game, moving him past legendary Grambling State coach Eddie Robinson for the most victories among Division I coaches.

Bowden won 389 games in 44 seasons as a coach, including 34 at Florida State. FSU was ordered to vacate 12 victories as part of NCAA sanctions in January 2010, leaving Bowden with a career record of 377-129-4.

“I thought I could outlast him,” Bowden said. “That was kind of my goal in my last years of coaching, but my record wouldn’t allow it. I enjoyed [the battle with Paterno] and kind of fessed up to it. Joe would always say, ‘Oh, I’m not interested in it.’ At one time, I was ahead of him. He was the best.”

Bowden said he first met Paterno in 1962, when Bowden was coaching at Howard College in Birmingham, Ala. After watching the Nittany Lions defeat Georgia Tech 30-15 in the 1961 Gator Bowl, Bowden called Penn State coach Rip Engle to ask if he could observe spring practice in 1962. Paterno was Engle’s 35-year-old offensive coordinator at the time. Bowden later coached against Penn State when he was coach at West Virginia from 1970-1975.

Bowden and Paterno faced each other in two bowl games while Bowden was at Florida State. FSU defeated Penn State 24-17 in the 1990 Blockbuster Bowl, and the Nittany Lions beat the Seminoles 26-23 in three overtimes in the 2006 Orange Bowl.

In 2007, Bowden and Paterno were inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame together. At the time, the National Football Foundation waived its rule which said coaches had to be retired to be inducted.

Bowden and Paterno became close friends during their trips together to Nike conventions.

“Joe and I would spend a lot of time together because we were older than everyone else,” Bowden said.

Bowden said he hopes Paterno will be remembered as a great leader and coach, and not for his role in the Jerry Sandusky scandal that rocked Penn State last year. Sandusky, a longtime Paterno assistant, is accused of molesting children over a 15-year period.

“It’s amazing,” Bowden said. “You can do so many good things in your life and then have one mistake. You can’t ignore the great years he had at Penn State and the great things he did for Penn State. That university is known for Joe Paterno and [his wife] Sue. It’s just a great tragedy.”

John Brenkus explains why Denard Robinson is often compared to Michael Vick.

Ivan Maisel and Gene Wojciechowski offer up their selections for the best non-BCS bowl games.

Tom VanHaaren : Michigan and Notre Dame are after Armani Reeves, but he wants to wait for the Nittany Lions to name a new coach before deciding his future.

More recruiting : 2013 Peoria (Ill.) offensive lineman Logan Tuley-Tillman talks about his Michigan offer.

Michael Rothstein : Denard Robinson and Fitzgerald Toussaint give Michigan's 2012 depth chart some flash, but there are holes that need to be filled, especially in critical places such as the offensive line.

Roundtable: Who was U-M's football MVP? WolverineNation staffers Chantel Jennings, Michael Rothstein and Tom VanHaaren discuss pressing issues and topics surrounding the Michigan sports landscape.

Adam Rittenberg analyzes Michigan State from Lucas Oil Stadium as the Spartans prepare for Saturday's Big Ten title game against Wisconsin.

Mark Schlabach writes: At Ohio State, where there's no shortage of tradition and resources, Urban Meyer has all the pieces in place to build another winner. But will he stay anywhere long enough to build a true dynasty?

Hiring a coach who has had major success at another program can raise expectations to near-impossible heights, writes Ivan Maisel. Can Urban Meyer defy the odds at Ohio State?

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