Boilermakings Looks Around The B1G

Lots of links from around the league today:

Monday Perspective Tries to Figure Out the Big Ten - The Daily Gopher
We are pretty much a third of the way through the conference portion of the schedule and there is very little that we actually know about the Big Ten teams and how they will sort out.

Is Virginia The Next Big Ten Target? - Off Tackle Empire
Rumors abound on the Internet regarding the Big Ten, expansion, and the impending death of the ACC. If said rumors are to be believed.

Have another one: Our love of sporting events and the beer we soak them in - Maize n Brew
Looking at SB Nation's long feature on the link between beer consumption and sports.

State of the Union: Big Ten Recruiting Update 1.22.13 - Black Shoe Diaries
BSD's weekly take on the current recruiting classes around the Big Ten.

Big Ten Hoops Power Rankings: Hail Something Something - Black Heart Gold Pants
More power rankings for B1G hoops!

Magic injuries: Glen Davis, Al Harrington, E'Twaun Moore return to practice on Sunday - Orlando Pinstriped Post
The trio of injured Magic players suited up for Sunday's practice and could return to the lineup in the week ahead.

Cardinal Newman TE Matt Burke commits to Purdue | High School Buzz
Matt Burke hoped his recruiting process would speed up once he played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

Former Purdue star Robbie Hummel adjusts to Spanish league, works toward NBA | Indianapolis Star | indystar.com
Far from Mackey Arena, former Purdue star Robbie Hummel plays for a team in northwestern Spain, where the language is a mix of Spanish and Portugese -- and harder for him to penetrate than any defense on the basketball court.

Brees Dream Foundation 2nd Chance Big Game Raffle
Want to go tot he Super Bowl and have lunch with Drew Brees? Enter this raffle!

Big Ten Hoops Weekly - Volume 1 - Black Shoe Diaries
A recap of the week that was in Big Ten basketball, complete with efficiency metrics, +/- standings, and power rankings.