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