Are you ready for some football? I sure am! It is finally game week, so that means we're getting back in the swing of things. I'll have some bigger Big Ten thoughts later in the day, but here are some links to tide you over:

EKU preview: QB Pryor has big plans for Colonels | 2012 College Football Preview | Kentucky.com
Eastern Kentucky hasn't won the Ohio Valley Conference outright since 2008. It's been nearly 20 years since the Colonels have won a playoff game. That's where Pryor has his sights set going into his senior season.

Twitter / davidboudia: What an incredible welcome ...
David Boudia gets welcomed home.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish suspend top rusher Cierre Wood two games - ESPN
Notre Dame has suspended running back Cierre Wood and defensive end Justin Utupo for the first two games of the season, the school announced Sunday.

Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies - Recap - August 26, 2012 - ESPN
Purdue alum Josh Lindblom got his first career save yesterday.

Big Ten Leaders Division Projections - Maize n Brew
Maize N' Brew picks Wisconsin in the Leaders Division