A couple weeks ago we learned what the divisions will be in the Big Ten starting next year. In taking a look at the last eight years, the west division has been very balanced. Here is who would have won the division each year:

(Regular season totals only)
2009 - Iowa and Nebraska with 10 wins
2008 - Nebraska, MSU, and NW with 9 wins (MSU beat NW)
2007 - Michigan with 8 wins
2006 - Michigan with 11 wins
2005 - Nebraska with 8 wins
2004 -...

Will there be a three-headed monster? Will the Paki-Bomb make an appearance? Is Brandon Wegher going to be a part of the backfield? These questions and more will be answered below:

Jewel Hampton - SO - Jewel returns to the backfield after missing last season due to a knee injury. The question is, will he return to his pre-injury form or more like Jermelle Lewis and never have that same burst. In 2008 Jewel rushed for 463 yards and 7 touchdowns in a backup role of Shonn Greene....

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Hawk Stop

So last evening Norm Parker was the guest speaker at the Polk County I-Club event. Here is a brief summary of some of the great things he said:

When asked about the differences from coaching on the sideline vs the press box, Norm said he prefers the sideline, but the press box was warmer. He also said that several games he didn't make it to the locker room for halftime as he was in a wheelchair and didn't have the time to get down there and back up for the start of the second half....