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Big Ten predictions (way too early version)

July 15, 2008 5:39 PM

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg 

 
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 Beanie Wells ran for 1,463 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2007.

It's July, and a ton could change before the season opens Aug. 30, but I'll roll the dice anyway. Everyone loves predictions, and I give my people what they want. Or what they don't want. (Note: Please address e-mails to Mr. Idiot. Thanks.)

Anyway, here are a few:

Big Ten champion: Ohio State (really going out on a limb here, guys)

Offensive MVP: Beanie Wells, RB, Ohio State

Defensive MVP: Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State

Freshman of the Year: Darryl Stonum, WR, Michigan (Pryor won't play enough)

Coach of the Year: Joe Paterno

Surprise team: Michigan State 

Potential bust: Iowa

Tough schedules: Ohio State (at USC, at Wisconsin, at Illinois) and Purdue (Oregon, Central Michigan, at Notre Dame, at Ohio State)

Favorable schedules: Iowa (no Ohio State or Michigan) and Indiana (four non-con home games, no Ohio State)

Best day of games: Sept. 13 (Ohio State at USC, Michigan at Notre Dame, Wisconsin at Fresno State, Oregon at Purdue)

Postseason coaching changes: None

Big Ten Conference, Ohio State Buckeyes, Beanie Wells, Malcolm Jenkins, Darryl Stonum, Joe Paterno, Michigan State Spartans, Iowa Hawkeyes, Wisconsin Badgers, Illinois Fighting Illini, Purdue Boilermakers, USC Trojans, Central Michigan Chippewas, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Michigan Wolverines, Fresno State Bulldogs, Oregon Ducks

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