Drew Thurman (2:01 pm)

1) Paterno's plea for a 12th Big Ten team got shot down. In fact Jim Delany, Big Ten Commissioner, says it's a "back-burner issue." This is the same Delany that expressed he wasn't disappointed with the Big Ten's bowl performances this last season. Obviously he is in a dream world in regards to how much improvement the conference needs! I have strong feelings on this subject, but I will leave that for another day.

2) SI has a great article on the progression of Terrelle Pryor this spring. Andy Staples makes it clear that not only does Ohio State's performance rest on Pryor's shoulders, but so does its leadership. Strong words for a player who will not even be a captain, but I agree.

3) Adam Rittenberg of ESPN has a new blog post on Anderson Russell moving past his play at the end of the Fiesta Bowl. There has been a lot made of this in the off-season, and I hope Russell can indeed overcome it. He has had a solid career, and ending on a high note would be encouraging to say the least.

4) Tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz originally made it known that his list had been narrowed to Iowa and Ohio State. In his latest Q & A on Bucknuts, Notre Dame is now a very real player for his services. I like Fiedorowicz, but wonder if we can pull in a high ranked tight end with how little we throw their way. The Spring Game was a perfect indicator that the staff will probably never get over the hump in regards to involving the TE's.  

5) Alex of Eleven Warriors has his Top Ten for '09. Pretty interesting predictions including Ole Miss fifth, Ohio State sixth, and Georgia Tech sneaking in the top ten.

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