Back from some basketball moonlighting:
- Kirk Ferentz's staff changes show that he's not a major overhaul kind of guy. Mike Hlas weighs in with some thoughts on the Hawkeyes' coaching moves.
- Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon isn't sold on the idea of a college football playoff. Junior Hemingway was the victim of a burglary.
- Ohio State AD Gene Smith says he's among those open to the playoff idea.
- The Big Ten is being practical with its playoff proposal, Dan Wetzel writes.
- Police have denied that they used unnecessary force in a traffic stop of former Michigan State defensive back Trenton Robinson. A Cleveland-area wide receiver accepted a spot as a preferred walk-on for the Spartans.
- Fundraising will be a huge part of the next Minnesota AD's job. The Minnesota president talks about why Joel Maturi's retirement needed to happen this year.
- Jared Crick is healing and trying to get ready for an NFL career.
- SI.com is no fan of Penn State's recruiting class, giving it an 'F'. The Joe Paterno memorial services cost about $29,000.
- Danny Hope expects that changes on staff will help improve Purdue's defense.
- New Wisconsin assistant Eddie Faulkner can use his experiences as a Badger to be an effective recruiter.
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