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October, 16, 2009

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By Adam Rittenberg

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg

Your TGIF edition of da links.

When Iowa's team bus crosses the state line into Wisconsin, Badgers fans are usually waiting, Scott Dochterman writes in The (Cedar Rapids) Gazette.
Wisconsin's O'Brien Schofield gets tips on how to pass-rush against Iowa from fellow defensive end Brandon Graham of Michigan, Jeff Potrykus writes in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The Badgers might have tipped off Ohio State to what offensive plays they were going to run last week, Tom Mulhern writes in the Wisconsin State Journal.
Ohio State's coaches have taken a patient approach with quarterback Terrelle Pryor, Ken Gordon writes in The Columbus Dispatch. Head coach Jim Tressel wants to see fewer missed blocks up front, Doug Lesmerises writes in The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Michigan State's defense needs all hands on deck against Northwestern's no-huddle spread, Steve Grinczel writes in The Grand Rapids Press. Northwestern coaches keep trying different tactics to get the offensive line in gear, Teddy Greenstein writes in the Chicago Tribune.
Michigan's Graham is climbing Mel Kiper's Big Board to No. 23. Former Michigan quarterback Rick Leach takes to the airwaves to rip Lloyd Carr, Steve Schrader writes in the Detroit Free Press.
JoePa thinks Penn State linebacker Sean Lee will play against Minnesota, Mark Wogenrich writes in The (Allentown) Morning Call. Lee's return will finally pair him with fellow star 'backer Navorro Bowman, Bernard Fernandez writes in the Philadelphia Daily News. Former Penn State running back Austin Scott wants retribution from the school after his dismissal for a rape arrest that was later dismissed.
Minnesota's improved offensive line will be put to the test Saturday in Happy Valley, Marcus Fuller writes in the (St. Paul) Pioneer Press.
Indiana defenders are surprised to see Illinois quarterback Juice Williams fighting for his job, Dustin Dopirak writes in The (Bloomington) Herald-Times (subscription required). Since 1995, things have been pretty ugly in football for both Illinois and Indiana.

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