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Iowa football may have a quarterback controversy on its hands.  Northwestern transfer Brendan Sullivan is coming to Iowa and Cade McNamara has yet to fully recover from a knee injury suffered last season.QUARTERBACK CONTROVERSYMcNamara has yet to show what he can do since transferring in from a Michigan football playoff team pre-JJ McCarthy.  And Sullivan has a prior relationship with Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester.  McNamara begins his final year of eligibility.  His time is running out while Sullivan has two years left.  Stay tuned for an interesting summer with Iowa football.HATE CRIME?Speaking if Iowa, do we have some Iowa football vs Iowa basketball crime?  Former Iowa defensive back and current Philadelphia Eagles player Cooper DeJean says he can beat former Hawkeyes basketball player Caitlin Clark in one-on-one basketball.   Clark sent him a text saying that he could not!GOOD NEWS IN B-TOWNWe have some good portal news for new Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti and former Indiana basketball player Pat Knight, son of legendary coach Bob Knight has a new coaching gig.  Tune in right here to find out what is going on.Plus we take a look ahead to the weekend with exciting programming on the Big 10 Network with Big 10 Classics and Live Action.  Tune in here and make your plans.  It's all right here on Locked on Big 10! Twitter/X:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Ohio State football team has Name, Image, and Likeness, or NIL, locked down and they built a monster roster for the upcoming 2024 season.  In fact, one of their NIL Collectives increased their donations 10-fold over last year.  And Ryan Day has been the force behind all of it.  Apparently he can raise money AND coach!  We explain how right here.SHOW ME THE MONEYThis NIL success in Columbus allowed Ryan Day to retain his junior class and infuse his roster with tremendous talent via the transfer portal.  Money talks.  Money may also give the Ohio State football team a leg up on a Big 10 Championship and National Championship run.QB HUNTINGWe will have another update on the Iowa football transfer portal pursuit for a new quarterback.  And, speaking of quarterbacks, even though the Nebraska football team has 5 star freshman phenom Dylan Raiola, they are in hot pursuit of another quarterback recruit, or two!  We will fill you in.BEAVER STADIUMWe also have an update for Penn State football fans on the $700 million dollar renovations at Beaver Stadium.Finally, we close out Locked on Big 10 with our weekly Power Rankings.  This week we list all 18 Big 10 football coaches' salaries.  Where does your favorite coach rank?  Tell all of your friends about us here at Locked on Big 10 with Craig Shemon! Twitter/X:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Oregon Ducks football team and coach Dan Lanning are dominating the college football transfer portal.  So far they have landed 14 players and they are coming from other major college football programs from around the country.  From Oklahoma transfer quarterback Dillon Gabriel to two more defensive players who announced they are coming this weekend, Oregon football has the second best transfer portal roster in the country behind Ole Miss.OREGON BEATING BIG 10!That also means Oregon football is dominating other Big Ten teams like Ohio State and Washington in the portal as the Ducks prepare for their first season in the Big Ten.  The season kicks off August 31st vs Idaho.OTHER SCHOOLSOther schools are busy in the portal as well.  For example, Iowa is feverishly looking for another quarterback, or two behind injured Cade McNamara.  Find out who is visiting Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz.The Indiana Hoosiers land a pleasant surprise in the portal as well.  They pick up a defensive back for head coach Curt Cignetti's old squad at James Madison University.INJURY REPORTSadly, we have some bad injury news for the Nebraska Cornhuskers coming off their impressive spring game.  Officially they will lose one of their most promising wide receivers for the year.TWEETSPlus we have one of our favorite weekly features as we share Tuesday Tweets on Locked on Big 10 with Craig Shemon.  Listen, watch and subscribe today! Twitter/X:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Notre Dame football will no longer be able to remain a college football Independent once a settlement is reached in the House vs NCAA antitrust lawsuit.  The fruit of this suit will start the unprecedented era of revenue sharing among major athletic departments and its student athletes.  REVENUE SHARINGWhile Notre Dame receives substantial revenue from NBC for its football broadcast rights and media rights money from the ACC for its non-football sports, there will not be enough money for them to survive once each major school is forced to shell out 30 million dollars a year for the next 10 years as part of a revenue share settlement.MORE MONEY ELSEWHEREJoining a major conference like the Big Ten with much higher TV revenues will be Notre Dame's only business model for survival.  Surely we will get  hate mail from the Golden Domers who insist Notre Dame will be an Independent until the end of time.  But the times in college football are changing too fast.  Adapt or die.PORTAL NEWSWe also bounce around transfer portal news by checking in at Michigan State, Iowa, Penn State and Northwestern.  There are some interesting developments there.OREGON SELLING OUT!And if you want to see Oregon football at home this year you'd better act fast.  Tickets are just about sold out with the excitement of the Ducks joining the Big Ten.TOP 10Finally, we arrive post-weekend with our Top Ten Big Ten observations.  See if your favorite made the list.  It's all right here in Locked on Big 10 with Craig Shemon. Twitter/X:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website, Tickets & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Nebraska football hype has reached fever pitch following the arrival of freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola this spring.  The 60,000 fans on hand for their spring game and those that watched on a national telecast are still talking about Raiola and his performance.  And it just seemed like everything else looked better with him on the field.  Nebraska football fans know this team was good last year but it turned the ball over and could not figure out the quarterback position.  If Raiola is the quarterback fix and if the turnovers get cut in half then this team will go bowling for the first time since 2016.  We think 2024 looks very promising!LOTS OF BUCKEYES QB'SOhio State football is rolling.  If you think they have a crowded quarterback room now with 5 QB's, Chip Kelly has offered 9 high school quarterbacks scholarships.  He can recruit as well as call plays.  And he reminds us you can never have enough quarterbacks, right?RUTGERS QB PLANRutgers football has a starting quarterback.  Find out what happened between Athan Kaliakmanis and Gavin Wimsatt right here.The old Ryan Field is gone at Northwestern and the new $800 million dollar replacement is on the way.  But it won't be here until 2026.HEISMAN HYPE?Finally, we go into the weekend with our Pigskin Picks, sort of.  We have Heisman odds for the top ten quarterbacks in college football.  See how many Big Ten quarterbacks made the list.  It's all here on Locked on Big 10! Twitter/X:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Ohio State football team is all in on a championship or bust mantra for the 2024 college football season!  After falling short of expectations in 2023 the Ohio State football team and Buckeyes fans immediately turned their collective attention to the 2024 season.  Following the Ohio State spring football game their frenzied expectations only increased exponentially.OR BUST??But when we talk about things like "championship or bust" do we mean Big Ten Championship or National Championship?  Serious question!  We know in an ideal world Ohio State football would beat TTUN, win the Big Ten Title and collect a National Championship in the college football playoffs.  We propose a bunch of what-if scenarios.  We are looking for a lot of would-you-rather stuff!  Be sure and let us know Buckeyes fans.  Big Ten Media Days and practice are less than 90 days away.HUSKERS COUNTRY… AS IN, COUNTRY MUSIC!Life for Nebraska freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola keeps getting better.  After a great Nebraska spring game, country music singer Zach Bryan pulled Raiola and Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule on stage for some fun at an Omaha concert this week.HAWKEYES MEDICALIowa football coach Kirk Ferentz updates us on the health of his Hawkeyes team, including quarterback Cade McNamara.  And UCLA football is in complete reboot mode.Plus we look ahead to the Big Ten Network's weekend Classics and Live Action schedule right here on Locked on Big 10 with Craig Shemon. Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Big Ten and the SEC are separating themselves from the NCAA as the association is being sued for billions of dollars for suppressing athletes' revenues.  The power conferences are quickly designing a revenue sharing plan in order to appease the plaintiffs in the House vs NCAA lawsuit scheduled to hit the courtroom in January of 2025.  Frankly, this is something the NCAA should have gotten ahead of years ago.END OF NCAA?Some estimates show the NCAA could lose over 4 billion dollars in this antitrust case.  Athletic directors are being told to budget 15-20 million dollars next year to pay of a verdict if a jury rules against the NCAA.  Some predict this could be the end of the NCAA.PENN STATE OFFENSE LOOKING UP!In football news, Drew Allar loves his receiving crew at Penn State.  That's good news since his leading target from last year recently hit the transfer portal.  And Las Vegas has betting odds for which player will be the number one pick in the 2025 NFL draft.  A Nittany Lion is climbing that list.  Tune in to find out who it is! And - it is NOT Drew Allar.  So you may be surprised.FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGSFinally, for our weekly Big 10 Power Rankings, we rank all 18 Big 10 football teams following spring football, spring games, transfer portals and injuries.  See where your team fits in and feel free to agree or disagree.  We love hearing from our passionate fans!It's all right here on Locked on Big 10 with Craig Shemon. X/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Florida State could join the expanded Big 10 sooner than later according to Florida State athletic director Michael Alford.  While speaking recently to FSU Alumni and Boosters at an event in Chicago, Alford hinted he may be in the area a lot more beginning this summer.  It should be noted that the Big 10 offices were just a few miles away in Rosemont, Illinois.LAWSUIT CITYFlorida State and Clemson are embroiled in separate lawsuits attempting to extract themselves from the ACC so they can join more lucrative conferences like the Big 10 or SEC.  Hundreds of millions of dollars are at stake and everything hinges on these court cases.  Or a settlement could be in the works.  Stay tuned!BADGER QUARTERBACK BATTLELast week we updated everyone on the Wisconsin football quarterback situation.  We have an update as a front runner seems to be emerging.  Offensive coordinator Phil Longo says the situation will play itself out.SIZE MATTERSSize matters so we will compare spring football attendance between a handful of Big 10 schools.  Who came out on top?  Everything is competitive!Finally, we have some great transfer portal news for the Michigan Wolverines basketball team.  Dusty May and his team keep getting better and better.  We will fill you in.TWEETSAnd we enjoy another round of Tuesday Tweets on Locked on Big 10 with Craig Shemon.Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Nebraska Football coach Matt Rhule has an absolute rising star at quarterback in 5-star true freshman Dylan Raiola.  We were cautious about starting true freshman at Power 4 schools.  Then we saw Raiola perform in the annual Nebraska Spring Football game in Lincoln this weekend.  He is the real deal!  Tune in here to find out why we think Matt Rhule should start Dylan Raiola immediately this season.  He is ready-built to play college football.  His poise, calmness and ability are not often seen in true freshman.  He is an early enrollee and should actually be going to prom right now instead of leading the Huskers in front of 60,000 optimistic Nebraska football fans.QUARTERBACKS TAKE OVERDylan Raiola was not the only quarterback who looked good this weekend.  Oregon football kicked off their spring game will Dillon Gabriel under center.  He looks like he is ready to take over for first round NFL pick Bo Nix.Maryland discovered it may have to rely on its defense this year and Rutgers capped off its spring game in the coolest way ever.  Tune in here to find out what happened.BIG 10 COACHING NEWSIn coaching news former Iowa football offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz and former Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard found new jobs.  One of them will remain in the Big 10.Finally, we close things out with our Top 10 Big 10 observations from the exciting weekend.  It is all one click away on Locked on Big 10! Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Nebraska football team and 5-star freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola will show what they are made of Saturday during the Huskers spring game in Lincoln.   Raiola comes to the Nebraska football team with a lot of hype and attention following his flip from the Georgia Bulldogs to attend Nebraska.DECISION TIMEThe biggest question regarding Raiola is when Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule pulls the trigger and makes Raiola his starting quarterback.  It is rare for a true freshman to play immediately at a Power 5 program.  But Raiola may be an exception.  We explore several timelines Rhule may consider.  This is a talented team that is on the doorstep of taking the next step and becoming bowl eligible.  College football showcases a bunch of spring games this weekend and that includes other Big 10 teams other than Nebraska.  In fact, the Oregon Ducks, The Maryland Terps, Rutgers Scarlett Knights and the UCLA Bruins all take the field this weekend.MORE CAITLIN CLARKDespite college football taking center stage we are never far from former Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark news.  She held a workout at the Indiana Fever facility in Indianapolis and video of the practice got 2.5 million views on social media.We will close out the week with our Picks-segment.  Vegas Odds-Makers throw shade on Big 10 baseball teams.  We will explain on Locked on Big 10 with Craig Shemon. Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Wisconsin football is in full spring swing and Badgers head coach Luke Fickell has a tough decision to make at quarterback.  He brought in transfer Tyler Van Dyke from Miami to be the starter.  But holdover Braedyn Locke appears to be outplaying him this spring.  This creates several college football dilemmas for Fickell and we will do a deep dive into all of them.While we are talking about Wisconsin football we will also update you on the massive renovations taking place at Camp Randall Stadium.PORTAL NEWSWe have interesting transfer portal news.  Penn State receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith has a new home and we will tell you where he is going.  Plus there has been a sudden mass exodus of players from the Michigan State football team.  What is going on in East Lansing?Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer turned down an invite from the Manning Passing Academy and we will tell you why.  We think he wanted to hang with his Illini teammates.  That's cool.  We know we ranked him high on our Big 10 quarterback Power Rankings yesterday for a reason!HEISMANAnd former USC running back Reggie Bush gets his Heisman Trophy back.  What happened there?And finally, we will look ahead to the weekend with all of the Big 10 Classics and Live Action on the Big 10 Network.  Get your DVR ready!  It's all here on Locked on Big 10 with Craig Shemon. Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Oregon Ducks football team is ready to jump to the Big 10.  Dan Lanning and his college football team is ready to claim a Big 10 title and make a deep run in the college football playoffs.Oklahoma transfer quarterback Dillon Gabriel is ready to take over for Bo Nix who will get picked in the NFL draft Thursday or Friday.  Gabriel has a lot of experience at both Oklahoma and Central Florida and he throws a nice deep ball.  The Ducks hold their annual spring football game Saturday at Autzen Stadium.QB1 BATTLEWe are keeping an eye on the quarterback situation at Wisconsin between Braedyn Locke and Miami football transfer Tyler Van Dyke.  It's a tough battle and will do a deeper dive on this story on tomorrow's Locked on Big 10 Podcast.QB PORTALIn other quarterback news, Iowa football player Deacon Hill is on the move through the transfer portal.  After arriving a year ago in Iowa via Wisconsin, he knows that once Cade McNamara is healthy he will drop on the Hawkeyes depth chart.USA! USA!Speaking of Iowa, Caitlin Clark, now with the Indiana Fever, is going to get a look from the Team USA Selection Committee.  The Olympics are this summer in Paris.  How many red, white, and blue Caitlin Clark jerseys to you think will be sold if she makes the team?Finally, for our weekly Power Rankings, we rank the Big 10 quarterbacks.  Given depth chart battles, injuries and possible transfer portal moves, all we can say is that we tried!  We hope you enjoy our list on Locked on Big 10 with Craig Shemon.Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

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USC Trojan football coach Lincoln Riley says Trojans quarterback Miller Moss has been 'Lights Out' this spring.  Despite Moss throwing a couple of interceptions in the USC football spring game on Saturday, Riley says Moss probably would be named the starter if the season started today.  However, Riley says he's not ready to proclaim an official starter yet.The USC football program is coming off two seasons where Caleb Williams was the starting quarterback, won a Heisman Trophy, and now he is positioned to be the first pick of the NFL Draft Thursday.  Miller Moss stepped in and made his first career start in the Holiday Bowl win over Louisville where he grabbed everyone's attention by throwing 6 touchdown passes.WELCOME TO THE BIG TEN, USC!Now, USC football, along with Lincoln Riley and Miller Moss get ready to enter the Big Ten - the premiere college football conference!In other news we ponder how much Name, Image and Likeness money it took Nebraska football to flip 5-star quarterback recruit Dylan Raiola from Georgia.  It might be a big number!THE NEXT CAITLIN CLARKWe also have the latest college football and hoops portal news.  And that includes the Iowa Hawkeyes "replacement" for Caitlin Clark.Finally, we close out our fun with a look at Tuesday Tweets.  See if yours made the list.  It's all here at Craig Shemon's Locked on Big 10. Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Michigan football held its annual Maize and Blue spring game Saturday and former walk-on and little-used senior Davis Warren may have walked off with the starting job.  Whether he gets the job or not, he would have big shoes to fill as JJ McCarthy is set to be a first round pick in this week's NFL Draft.We look at Warren's rise as well as other Michigan football quarterbacks like Alex Orji and others here on Locked on Big 10.MIDSEASON FORMWe also bounce around with insight from other Big 10 college football spring games/scrimmages at Michigan State with quarterback Aidan Chiles and Illinois football veteran Luke Altmyer.  Both looked really good and will have Spartans and Fighting Illini fans excited for the upcoming football season.HOOPS PORTAL BELONGS TO THE HOOSIERS!Meanwhile, Indiana's Mike Woodson owns the transfer portal.  He keeps signing the portal's best players and he's not done yet.  But the Hoosiers have the top rated incoming transfer portal class in the country.Sorry, but we cannot say the same thing for Greg Gard and the Wisconsin Badgers hoops team.  They are hemorrhaging players departing in the transfer portal.  We help you keep up to date in Madison.Finally we share our Big 10 Top 10 observations from the weekend.  Let us know what you think!  It's all right here on another Locked on Big 10 Podcast with Craig Shemon. Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Michigan football team holds its annual Maize and Blue Spring Game to kick off the 2024 college football season and begin to defend its National and Big 10 Championship.A lot of coaches and players from the 2023 college football champions are gone including Jim Harbaugh and JJ McCarthy.  But there is enough talent remaining to make a run at a fourth straight Big 10 Championship.BIG SHOES TO FILLWe have three things to keep an eye on during the Maize and Blue game.  First and foremost the battle at quarterback between Alex Orji and Jayden Denegal takes center stage.  JJ McCarthy left big shoes to fill.  Tune in here to find the other two must-watch items.Curt Cignetti kicks off the 2024 Indiana football campaign with the Hoosiers spring game tonight (Thursday).  Can he turn the Hoosiers fortunes around?  They have an interesting quarterback battle on their hands as well.CASHING INSpeaking of Indiana, Mike Woodson and the basketball team landed a big 7 foot center in the transfer portal.  Tune in to find out how much NIL money it took to get him!Finally, we close out the podcast with a look toward the weekend schedule on the Big 10 Network with Big 10 Classics and Live Action, including spring football.  It's all here on Locked on Big 10 with Craig Shemon. Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The NCAA sanctioned Michigan Football for its involvement in Burger-Gate when former head coach Jim Harbaugh met with recruits during an NCAA non-visit period during the Covid pandemic.  Harbaugh reportedly bought the kids lunch at an Ann Arbor burger joint.  All of this would have resulted in a minor NCAA violation but things became serious when the NCAA felt Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh was not truthful about the matter.  Find out what the sanctions are and our opinion about them and how they affect Michigan football moving forward.WHAT ABOUT SPYGATE?Also, don't forget the NCAA and the Big 10 are still looking into Michigan football's reported involvement into Spy-Gate where Michigan assistant Connor Stalions turned college football on its ear with an elaborate in-person sign stealing scandal.  Stay tuned for all of the latest!We will also have the latest college football transfer portal news and some awesome news for Mike Woodson and Indiana hoops.  Woodson has been killing the recruiting trail lately and has signed a point guard, a wing and a 7 foot center in the last two weeks.SIZE MATTERS!Plus we rank the Big 10 college football stadiums by size.  This includes the 4 newcomers with USC, UCLA, Oregon, and Washington.  Stay tuned for all of it right here on Craig Shemon's Locked on Big 10. Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Following the Ohio State football spring game here is a brutally honest assessment of the Buckeyes quarterback situation.  Ryan Day and Chip Kelly have high hopes for the 2024 college football season and their team is loaded.  However, Ohio State football will only go as far as their quarterback room will take them.  The Buckeyes have 5 scholarship quarterbacks on the roster and frankly, none of them jumped out and impressed anybody Saturday.  What does this mean for the upcoming college football season?  We will have our surprise pick for this year's starter for the Buckeyes if the season were to start today. BIG 10 FOOTBALLAnd speaking of college football, specifically Michigan football, the Wolverines suffered another important staff loss.  New head coach Sherrone Moore is still attempting to figure out who's remaining and who's leaving his staff following Jim Harbaugh's departure to the NFL.  Plus, the Iowa football quarterback situation seems to be on thin ice while the team is waiting for starter Cade McNamara to heal from last year's knee injury.CAITLIN CLARKAnd since we mentioned Iowa, Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark was the first pick of the WNBA draft Monday night and she goes to the Indiana Fever as expected.Finally, we close out today's podcast with Tuesday Tweets.  See if yours made the list.  It's all right here on Locked on Big 10 with Craig Shemon.Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Penn State football still has a wide receiver problem.  A lack of receivers who could stretch the field and hurt defenses was the difference between them having a very, very good season and having a great season and making the playoffs.  And while they added Ohio State football transfer Julian Fleming they lose their top returning receiver form last season.  KeAndre Lambert-Smith is reportedly entering the transfer portal as soon as it opens this week.  Why?  We explore a list of reasons.  And we explore what this means for James Franklin and his Penn State football team in 2024.SPRING FOOTBALLOhio State football held its spring game Saturday in front of 80,000 fans at the Horse Shoe and we got our first look at offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and his new offense.  By the way, do you know how much money Kelly will make at Ohio State?  We will tell you.We have more Big 10 football news from Wisconsin, Iowa, and UCLA. CAITLIN CLARKPlus Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark dropped in on Saturday Night Live this weekend and held her own on Weekend Update.  Tonight she will likely be the number one pick of the WNBA draft.  The Indiana Fever are expected to chose her and their games around the league are selling out fast!  Find out where to watch it here on Locked On Big 10 with Craig Shemon! Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

It is college football season!  Well, at least it is college spring football season.  We run down things you must know ahead of Saturday's Penn State Blue White Football Game and The Ohio State Scarlett and Gray Football Game.PENN STATE FOOTBALL & OHIO STATE FOOTBALLIn short, how will the Nittany Lions new offense look under their new offensive coordinator?  And how will the Buckeyes crowded quarterback room sort itself out?Don't forget the Purdue Boilermakers put down the basketballs and play their spring football game Saturday as well.  Coach Ryan Walters gets ready for season number two!HOME FIELD ADVANTAGEWe finally have a home field for the Northwestern football team.  Ryan Field is demolished and ready for an 800 million dollar face lift.  So if you go to a Wildcats game it will be on campus and lakeside!  We have some details here!Things are looking up with Michigan State's football team as QB Aidan Chiles is buying into Jonathan Smith's system.  And defensive coordinator Joe Rossi loves his linebackers room!Finally, we know the college basketball season is over.  But that means it's not too early to see who oddsmakers have picked to win it all in 2025!  Where does your favorite Big 10 team fit in?  Craig Shemon has it all right here on another podcast of Locked on Big 10! Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Big Ten expansion is never far from our college football thoughts and there are two  simultaneous court cases taking place between Florida State and the ACC.  They are suing each other regarding the ACC and their media grant of TV rights deal.  Florida State wants out of the deal and the ACC wants to enforce it.  Whatever happens during these court cases will directly affect the future of college football and future Big 10 expansion.  We will explain where we are in these two cases.MORE COLLEGE FOOTBALLThe Ohio State football quarterback room is crowded.  Too crowded.  Expect one of Ohio State's 5 quarterbacks to hit the transfer portal when it opens next week.COOPER MADE MONEYIowa defensive back and special teams legend Cooper DeJean held a pro day workout for NFL teams and he crushed it!  Due to a leg injury he missed the Big 10 championship and the Combine workouts in Indianapolis.  In fact, he was just cleared to work out at full speed two weeks ago.  He probably made himself some money by moving up the draft board!TRANSFER PORTALWe have the latest college basketball transfer portal news regarding the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Purdue Boilermakers, fresh off of their NCAA national championship game loss to UConn.Plus we look ahead to the weekend with Big 10 Classics and Live Action on the Big 10 network on Locked on Big 10 with Craig Shemon. Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

A college football Super Conference idea is gaining momentum but it is nothing like anything you have imagined before.  The idea would also blow up the Big Ten as we know it.One thing is for certain; with Name Image and Likeness and Transfer Portal traffic and billions and billions of TV dollars floating around, there are many "experts" that are certain college football cannot maintain its current hectic pace and survive as is.SUPER CONFERENCEAt Locked on Big 10 we do think more change is coming to college football and our Conference.  But we have always predicted a reasonable path to some sort of Super Conference or Super Conferences alignment.  To some extent it is inevitable.  But some of these ideas from others are crazy.  And the people that cannot make up their minds on how to execute a 12 team playoff format vs a 14 team playoff format are the ones planning the future of college football.  Yikes!  Maybe we need to volunteer our services to be the Commissioner or Czar of college football.Also, since college basketball is over we need to turn our attention to college football, specifically, spring football games begin this weekend and we need to keep our eyes on some developing storylines.CAITLIN MONEYWith the WNBA Draft coming next week, we were wondering if Iowa basketball player Caitlin Clark has looked into Ice Cube's 5 million dollar offer to play in his 3 on 3 basketball league.And finally, US News and World Report has ranked the best academic schools in the country.  How did your favorite Big 10 school fare?  It's all here on Locked on Big 10 with Craig Shemon. Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Purdue lost the NCAA Men's College Basketball Championship to UConn Monday night by a score of 75-60.  Zach Edey scored 37 points in his final game as a Boilermaker.  It was their first appearance in the NCAA Tournament National Championship game since 1969.For Connecticut, it was the school's 6th national title as they became the first school since Florida in 2006 and 2007 to win back to back national championships in men's college basketball.WOMEN'S RATINGS!!We will find out in a few hours, but we are betting for the first time ever, the women's college basketball championship may have earned higher ratings than the men's college basketball championship.  Sunday, during South Carolina's win over Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes, an average of 18.7 million people tuned in.  At its peak 24 million people watched.  Wow!A day after we learned John Calipari is leaving Kentucky basketball we also learned that he reportedly talked to the Ohio State Buckeyes about their coaching job vacancy.  It seemed Ohio State basketball was not ready to eat Calipari's 33 million dollar buyout.SPRING FOOTBALL!!Now that college basketball is over it is time to talk college football.  (It's always time to talk college football on Locked on Big 10!). But spring football games begin this weekend.  Which Big 10 school brought in the most athletes in from the transfer portal?  How about the fewest?  We have the answers.Finally, we close it out with Tuesday Tweets.  We may have an eclipse theme here.  Tune in to find out on Locked on Big 10 with Craig Shemon! Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Purdue Boilermakers and UConn Huskies battle tonight for the NCAA Tournament Championship for men's college basketball.  Both teams are led by 7 footers in the paint.  Purdue basketball center Zach Edey will lead the Boilermakers against Huskies center Donovan Clingan.  Both are awesome players.  It promises to be a throwback to the glory days when big men dominated the game of college basketball.  Edey is a two time National Player of the Year and Clingan is playing so well NBA teams cannot wait to get their hands on him.  He is more athletic than Edey and can take his game outside.  But Edey is an unmovable, unstoppable force inside.CAITLIN CLARKMeanwhile the great career of Caitlin Clark comes to an end as the Iowa Hawkeyes came up short in the women's national championship vs the undefeated South Carolina Gamecocks Sunday.  Clark and her legacy will be debated for years because she broke every individual scoring record along the way but finished 0-2 in national championships.  There will always be those who say you need championship rings to be considered the greatest ever.But two things cannot be denied.  First, Clark brought more people to the game than any other player before her.  And she was the greatest player we've ever seen at Locked on Big 10.  Congrats to her on a great career and we look forward to her career continuing in the WNBA.TOP 10Finally, we close things out with out Top 10 Big 10 observations from the weekend on Locked on Big 10!Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes jumped to an early lead but the South Carolina Gamecocks eclipsed the Hawkeyes title hopes with an 87-75 win to cap off an undefeated season.  The Gamecocks got revenge on the Hawkeyes who ended their season least year in the Final Four.LEGACYClark scored 30 points in the last game of her career where she leaves college basketball as the sport's all-time leading scorer without a championship ring.  Many will debate her legacy as the greatest ever.  But she did elevate the sport of women's basketball to a new level because of the record breaking TV ratings that occurred when she played.  In our humble opinion she is the greatest we've ever seen at Locked on Big 10!BOILER UP!Meanwhile tonight the Purdue Boilermakers have their eyes set on their first Men's NCAA College Basketball Championship as they play the defending national champion UConn Huskies.  Matt Painter and Zack Edey, along with UConn big man Donovan Clingan have been the best two teams all season and it is fitting they play for the title tonight.  We offer one more preview for this titanic matchup and of course we will have all of the latest following the game tomorrow on Locked on Big 10!Finally, we have our weekly Big 10 Top 10 observations from the long weekend.  We will see if your list matches our list as the Big 10 dominated the sports headlines.  It's all right here on Locked on Big 10 with Craig Shemon.  Dial us up and share with a friend! Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

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Tonight's Women's Final Four matchup between Caitlin Clark and her Iowa Hawkeyes vs the UConn Huskies and tomorrow's Men's Final Four matchup between Zach Edey and his Purdue Boilermakers vs the North Carolina State Wolfpack are must win games for the Big 10 superstars.  Their respective legacies depend on it!  Both Caitlin Clark and Zach Edey have won a lot of individual awards over the  years but neither has won an NCAA Tournament Championship.  Good luck to both of them and both of their teams this weekend!  We will know soon if anybody is hanging a new banner.LEBRON NOTICESEven LeBron James has noticed what Caitlin Clark is doing on the basketball court and says her star-power is bringing a ton of fans to the sport.We also have transfer news from Wisconsin and Michigan basketball. Plus there is football coaching news.  Ryan Day and his Ohio State football staff has another addition.  And this time it is a former Michigan Wolverine with deep ties to Jim Harbaugh.  Tune in and find out who it is!VEGAS SAYS…Finally, we close out Locked on Big 10 with our basketball picks, men's and women's, for the weekend.  And we will let you know who the odds-on favorite is to win the NCAA tournament according to Las Vegas. Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

While the Ohio State football team is trying to figure out who will win the starting quarterback job, Ryan Day may have taken a verbal shot at former Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh.  We will explore all Ohio State football activity from spring football.SPRING HAS SPRUNG!Speaking of spring football we will discuss the developing quarterback situations with Wisconsin football and Indiana football.  There are some great story lines to hear!SHOW ME THE MONEY!Also, there is great news for Iowa basketball coach Lisa Bluder as she has her Hawkeyes basketball team in the Final Four Friday.  Landing in Final Four tournaments gets coaches contract extensions and bonus money.  Caitlin Clark and her Iowa basketball team prepare to play a tough UConn basketball team.  It should be an instant classic!Plus we are a day closer to the men's Final Four as Purdue basketball will make its first appearance in the Final Four since 1980.  We will get you ready by showing you when to tune into the Big 10 Network for key press conferences and pre-game shows plus Classic airings of previous Iowa and Purdue basketball games.It's all here during a great time of the sports calendar year with Craig Shemon on Locked on Big 10!  Tell a friend about us and enjoy! Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Does Michigan football have a quarterback problem?  After all, JJ McCarthy leaves big shoes to fill after an undefeated National Championship season.  McCarthy, Jim Harbaugh, Jesse Minter and almost 20 players head to the NFL.  Now, there is some talent returning to the 2024 Michigan Wolverines but a question remains at the most important position - quarterback.MICHIGAN OPTIONSAlex Orji and Jayden Denegal both saw a little action last season.  Both seem to be the front runners for the QB1 job this year.  Orji is more of a dual threat guy while Denegal is a pocket passer.  We will tell you why Denegal may be the guy but Orji will also see the field.  And, as spring football continues you won't believe who the coaches are comparing Denegal to!  Tune in and find out.FINAL FOURWe are a day closer to Purdue Basketball playing in the Final Four and we know Iowa's opponent Friday in the women's tournament.  The Hawkeyes face the Uconn Huskies who will appear in their 23rd Final Four!  It should be a great game.  Good luck to the Big 10 teams!Finally, since we are talking spring football, let's Power Rank the best football stadiums and atmospheres in the Big 10.  Where do the new west coast teams fit in?  It's all coming up on another episode of Locked on Big 10 with Craig Shemon.Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

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Caitlin Clark nailed 9 deep three pointers and scored 41 points as the Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Angel Reese and LSU 94-87 to earn back to back trips to the women's Final Four.  The win also avenges last year's loss to LSU in the national championship game.Angel Reese was slowed by an ankle injury but managed 17 points and a whopping 20 rebounds in the loss.  Now, she must decide if she will join Caitlin Clark in the upcoming WNBA draft or come back to LSU next season.  She might make more money if she stays in college!OHIO STATE FOOTBALLIn football news, Ryan Day says he will have his assistant running back coach position filled this week and we think we know who it will be.  Tune in here to find out more and the effects of the hire.  Day also says the next two weeks of spring football will be crucial in naming a starting quarterback in the future.Michigan running back Donovan Edwards is ready for the limelight now that Blake Corum is off to the NFL.  Edwards has added 14 pounds of muscle and he says he is as fast as ever.TWEET TIMEFinally, we close things out with Tuesday Tweets.  Follow us on Twitter @TalkBig10 and maybe we will use your Tweet on this weekly segment!  It's all right here on Locked on Big 10 with Craig Shemon! Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Zach Edey looked unstoppable as he scored a career high 40 points and the Purdue Boilermakers basketball team advanced to the Final Four for the first time since 1980 after defeating the Tennessee Vols Sunday.  Now coach Matt Painter and his Purdue basketball team will face 11 seed North Carolina State Saturday for the right to play in Monday's national championship game.  The Boilermakers have never won an NCAA title in hoops.WOMEN ELITE 8Meanwhile, in the women's NCAA basketball tournament, Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes basketball team face Angel Reese and the LSU Tigers with the winner advancing to the Final Four.  Monday night's game is a rematch of last year's Women's championship which LSU won handily.  We explore whether there is some competitive friction between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.FROZEN FOURLet's not forget to offer congrats to the Michigan Wolverines hockey team  as they beat Michigan State to earn a trip to the Frozen Four!We also close things out with a look back at our Big 10 Top 10 observations from the weekend.  See if our list matches yours on Locked on Big 10 with Craig Shemon. Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

With Spring Football underway we look at every Big 10 team and point out their most pivotal games on the 2024 schedule.  Every game will be a dog fight, but a critical win at the right time of the season can make the difference between a successful season or a disappointing one.  And, by the way, the most important games for the Michigan Wolverines and the Ohio State Buckeyes are not vs each other.  Listen or watch here on Locked on Big 10 and find out what we think.  Agree or disagree!  But your feedback is always welcome! ELITE 8Illinois basketball is Elite!  Congrats to the Fighting Illini as they beat Iowa State to get into the Elite 8.  Up next, a date with #1 Connecticut with a trip to the Final Four on the line.  Illinois has not been to the Final Four since 2005.The Purdue Boilermakers will also try to find Elite territory with a big game against Gonzaga tonight!In women's basketball the Indiana Hoosiers have a tough game tonight against a loaded South Carolina Gamecocks team and tomorrow Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes face Colorado.  Good luck to all of the Big 10 teams still in action! PICKSFinally, we will make our bold predictions for all the men's and women's basketball games this weekend in our third segment on Locked on Big 10 with Craig Shemon.  It promises to be a great weekend! Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Are the Michigan Wolverines done with the idea that only a Michigan Man can coach at Michigan?  True Michigan Men Jim Harbaugh and Juwan Howard are gone and their replacements, Sherrone Moore and Dusty May, are not true Michigan Men.  We would love your thoughts on that topic especially if you are from Ann Arbor or wear the Maize and Blue.Did James Franklin have to "punish" new defensive coordinator and former Indiana football coach Tom Allen at practice?  We will tell you what that was about.  It is good natured fun.  #WeAre!CAITLIN HUGE $$$Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark has been offered 5 million dollars to play ball but not for the WNBA where she might average between $100,000 and $250,000 dollars a year.  Will she take the money and run?Speaking of Iowa, football coach Kirk Ferentz updates us on the health of injured quarterback Cade McNamara and his involvement in spring football.  It looks like it will be another slow start for the QB who was injured last offseason as well.  But Ferentz does not want any set backs.SWEETAnd the NCAA tournament Sweet 16 is underway tonight for the men and the women resume action tomorrow.  We can't wait for this next round!Plus, we look ahead to the weekend with the Big 10 Network's Classics and Live Action schedule.  It's all here in one place on Locked on Big 10 with Craig Shemon! Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Michigan football team suffered an awful injury when starting safety Rod Moore went down on a non-contact drill over the weekend during spring football.  Early reports say Moore suffered a torn ACL.  If that's the case, that would require a 9-12 month recovery period so Moore is likely out for the season.  A Wolverine defense that expects to lose up to 8 players in next month's NFL draft, was counting on Moore and his experience to lead Michigan.  We will explore what this means moving forward for the Michigan football team.  Regardless of Moore and his status, he will forever been known for his game-clinching interception vs Kyle McCord and Ohio State in the 2023 season finale.MORE MICHIGANIn more Michigan football news, tune in to find out what running back Donovan Edwards says about new running backs coach Tony Alford.  (He was the one who just left the Ohio State football program to join the Wolverines).  His answer might surprise you.  We also learned that the Michigan spring game on April 20th will air nationally on FOX TV.Yesterday we discussed the Penn State football program's progress this spring.  In a follow-up there may be an freshman playing on the Nittany Lions offense this season!  #WeAre!IOWA PORTAL WHIPLASHIowa football coach Kirk Ferentz discusses the pros and cons of the transfer portal following offensive lineman Kayden Proctor and his sudden departure.  Also, find out why PJ Fleck will not have a traditional spring football game for Minnesota football fans.Plus we show our weekly power rankings.  This time it is men's basketball home court advantages throughout the Big 10.  It's all right here on Locked on Big 10! Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The NCAA Tournament has seen a lot of chalk to this point with the four one seeds in UConn Houston, Purdue, and North Carolina staying intact. How did we get here and which number 1 seed is the most vulnerable in the Sweet Sixteen? Can San Diego State, Illinois, Iowa State, Alabama, Clemson, Arizona, Creighton, Tennessee, Gonzaga, NC State, Marquette or Duke crash the party and make it to the Final Four? An in-depth look into the teams remaining from our hosts of Locked On College Basketball. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!ManscapedGet 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code LOCKEDON at Manscaped.com.Bettor TogetherDownload the Bettor Together DFS app now from the app store, and sign-up using promocode LOCKEDON for a chance to win your share of over $1,000 in cash prizes. Amazon Fire TVFire TV recently created Fire TV Channels to deliver a constant supply of the latest videos from your favorite sports brands, all for free. That includes all of us at Locked On and most of the big pro leagues and college conferences as well. To Learn More, visit www.amazon.com/LockedOnFireTVNissanOur friends at Nissan have a lineup of SUV's with the capabilities to take your adventure to the next level. Take the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Pathfinder, or Nissan Armada and go find your next big adventure. Shop NissanUSA.com.LinkedInThese days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That's why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/lockedoncollege. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelNew customers, join today and you'll get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first bet of FIVE DOLLARS or more wins. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. eBay MotorsWith all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes basketball team march forward to return to the women's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.  Clark scored 32 points in a tough battle vs West Virginia Monday night.  Also, Big 10 rival Indiana defeated Oklahoma and will join Iowa in the sweet 16, March Madness fun.Up next the Hawkeyes face Colorado on Saturday while the Hoosiers play undefeated South Carolina Friday in Albany, New York.PENN STATE RECEIVERSSpring football is in full swing and James Franklin and the Penn State football team is laser-focused on their wide receivers.  We are not sure they upgraded enough at the position with all due respect to Ohio State Buckeyes transfer Julian Fleming.  But #WeAre excited to see the Nittany Lions offense under new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki.  There will be a lot of pre-snap motion.  A lot!  And we will see if quarterback Drew Allar will cut things loose a bit.  We think he was over-coached about not throwing interceptions last season and he played too conservatively at times.  (But it should be noted he only threw 2 interceptions in 2023).Also, tune in to find out what Minnesota Gophers football coach PJ Fleck said about the new Big 10 commercial coming on the Big 10 Network!  We think we are on the same page here!TWEETSFinally, it's time for Tuesday Tweets so dial up another edition of Locked on Big 10 with Craig Shemon! Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Sweet 16 includes the Purdue Boilermakers and Illinois Fighting Illini as March Madness 2024 and the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament heads to its second weekend.  Purdue basketball player Zach Edey and Illinois basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. are the two most unstoppable scoring machines in the country right now.CAITLINMeanwhile, Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes basketball team look to punch their ticket to the women's Sweet 16 tonight with a date against West Virginia.  The Lady Indiana Hoosiers also look to go to the Sweet 16 with a win over Oklahoma.DUSTYThe Michigan Wolverines men's basketball program hired Florida Atlantic's Dusty May to replace Juwan Howard as their next basketball coach.  He was all-but-signed with Louisville but some important Wolverines stepped in and got him signed.  It was a good group effort.  Find out how it all went down here on Locked on Big 10.  IZZORegarding other Big 10 basketball coaches Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo says he has too much energy to retire at age 69.  How long will he go?  He's starting to coach his former player's kids.SPRING FOOTBALL STORIESSpring football is here and the Ohio State Buckeyes have yet to fill their running backs coach vacancy.  Are there more candidates out there lining up?  Is time running out?  Plus a mild surprise from Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers QB1 situation at spring ball.Plus we close it out with our Big 10 Top 10 observations from the weekend.  See if our list matches yours.  Tune in and find out. Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The Big Ten has not hoisted a men's NCAA Basketball Tournament championship banner since Michigan State won in 2000.  That is 24 years.  That is a long time.  We'd like to make two observations here:  A Big 10 team HAS appeared in the NCAA Championship game 7 times in the last 22 years.  It is not like they have not been in the mix.  They have just come up short.  A lot!  OFFICIATING!Another observation, or an explanation really, for the Big 10 college basketball shortcomings in the NCAA Tournament might be Big 10 officiating.  That's right! Is it possible that the conference officials allow physical play during the regular season?  Then conference teams play with new officials in March, and the games are called differently.  That can have a negative effect on a team.  We will explain further on Locked on Big 10.WINNERSTom Izzo and Michigan State basketball continued to win its opening round tournament games and the Fighting Illini saw one of its players put on a historic performance Thursday.  We also preview the remaining Big 10 teams in the NCAA Tournament heading into the weekend.  We also look at the point spreads and make our college basketball picks.  So click play and enjoy Locked on Big 10 today!  And tell your friends about our daily podcast! Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day commented publicly for the first time on running backs coach Tony Alford leaving for the same gig with Michigan Football.  He was pretty low key so we will read between the lines.  Day also said the Buckeyes running game will look a lot different under new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly.  What does that mean?  We will try to figure that out on Locked on Big 10.NEW NEBRASKA ADMeanwhile, Nebraska found its new Athletic Director days after Trev Alberts announced he was leaving for the same gig at Texas A&M.  That was quick!We have some bad news for Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz regarding incoming transfer offensive lineman Kayden Proctor.  Apparently he is homesick…for Alabama.  That's too bad.  The Hawkeyes really could have used him.SPARTANS AND ILLINI TIP OFFTom Izzo and his Michigan State basketball team are ready to begin NCAA Tournament play Thursday against Mississippi State.  And Illinois Basketball begins play vs Moorehead State as the Fighting Illini are led by fire-hot Terrence Shannon Jr.  We will preview both games.  Speaking of college basketball who is going to be the next coach at Michigan to replace Juwan Howard?  We have some ideas.Finally, we look toward the weekend schedule on the Big 10 Network with Classics and Live Action.Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Clemson, like Florida State, is trying to sue its way out of the ACC.  Does this mean Big 10 expansion will be sooner than later?  We think so.  Clemson filed a lawsuit this week against the ACC and its Grant of Rights Media deal and says the $130,000,000 contract buyout is ridiculous and unfair and they want out of the conference.  Florida State filed a similar lawsuit in December.  Now that the two most valuable schools in the ACC want out, what is next?  We think if they win their cases, the game of musical chairs and conference alignment will be in full force again and the Big 10 will be a prime and desirable landing spot for most of the ACC teams when the conference implodes.  The question remains:  Which teams will go to the Big 10 and which teams will jump to the SEC?BUCKEYES BULLETIN:We also have a lot of news around the Ohio State Buckeyes.  First of all, recently fired basketball coach Chris Holtmann explains what went wrong with his basketball team and we are not buying the answer.Also, the Ohio State football team is interviewing running backs coaches and former Buckeyes linebacker Mike Vrable will be in Ohio for a while.  Does his presence turn up the hot seat for Ryan Day?  We will explain.  SPARTY TROUBLE?Finally, Michigan State football announced the departure of  three players as  spring football gets under way.  And we will post our final Big 10 men's basketball power rankings for 2023-24 here on Locked on Big 10!  Tell your friends about us and join in the fun! Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

While March Madness and the NCAA Tournament begins for men's and women's basketball, Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule finds himself in the middle of a storm in Lincoln.  Athletic Director Trev Alberts is leaving Nebraska to take the same job at Texas A&M.  Ironically, both the Nebraska men's basketball and women's basketball teams drew Texas A&M in their respective brackets Sunday.  That was strange, huh?  STORM AT NEBRASKASo, in the middle of what was supposed to be Matt Rhule's introductory press conference to kick off spring football, he spent his first ten minutes talking about Alberts' departure and the strength of the athletic department.  It was not ideal, but Matt Rhule was a calming influence amid the chaos.YOU WANT TO DO THAT?Regarding basketball, a possible future opponent of Caitlin Clark left some bulletin board material for the Iowa Hawkeyes.  That was dumb.  And we will let you know who did it!And we discuss whether teams should bail on an opportunity to play in the N.I.T.    6 big name schools, including the Indiana Hoosiers declined to play.  Why?  We have answers.Plus it's time for Tuesday Tweets.  See if your tweet made the list.  By the way, do you follow us on Twitter/X?  You should @talkbig10.  All of this and more is one click away on Locked on Big 10 with Craig Shemon! Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…