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Big Ten getting blown out in title game … shocker

By Pat Forde

Monday, April 6, 2009

DETROIT -- The Big Ten tradition continues. Tradition of being bum-rushed out of a national championship, that is. Michigan State is following the beatdown trail blazed by Ohio State in football and basketball -- two lopsided losses in the BCS Championship Game (one against Florida, one against LSU) and a solid beating in the 2007 basketball title game (down 11 at halftime to Florida, ultimately lost by nine). At least Illinois died with its boots on in the '05 hoops title game. The last Big ...

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