As we wait to see if there is further news today about Brian Cardinal possibly becoming a new assistant coach at Purdue here are some links from the last few days:
Which 2013 Elite 11 QBs are the most college-ready? Coaches weigh in - SBNation.com
At last week's Elite 11 finals, SB Nation's recruiting team asked coaches how quickly each star quarterback recruit could get up to college-game speed.
2013 Big Ten Football Power Rankings: Hip Hop MCs Edition
The preseason is here, time for some WAY TOO Early Big Ten football power rankings. MC style
No players selected in 2013 NFL Supplemental Draft - NFL.com
The 2013 NFL Supplemental Draft came and went Thursday with none of the six players eligible being selected, including O.J. Ross
Jesse and Ted's Excellent E-mail Adventures: The Really B1G Summer Discussion - Off Tackle Empire
It's been a while since a really long discussion about 2013 transpired, right? Ted and I take care of that with a wild ride that covers the B1G Championship Game, Over and Underachievers, Darkhorse teams, and best games. Basically, #AllB1GEverything
Looking for tickets? Have tickets to sell? SB Nation is now your connection to great event tickets! - SBNation.com
SB Nation and Ticketmaster have partnered to take care of all your ticket needs.
Big Ten Releases 2016 and 2017 Nebraska Football Schedules - Corn Nation
No Michigan on the Huskers schedule until at least 2018? That's the down side. The upside is back-to-back games against Wisconsin and Ohio State those seasons.
Big Ten 2016, 2017 football schedules: Michigan State returns - Bucky's 5th Quarter
The other, more enticing Border Battle returns. That alone is cause for celebration.
SoP Psychoanalytics Theater: Breaking down Reggie Hearn's dream about me and him being chased by hyenas - Sippin' On Purple
We like to break down video replays of important moments in Northwestern games, but very rarely have the ability to analyze the dreams of its athletes. Today, we discuss a dream Reggie Hearn had where he and I were attacked by hyenas.
A Brief History of Conference Realignment, Part 7: The Kingmakers - Black Heart Gold Pants
How the SEC came to be. Or at least how it got down to ten teams.
Jeff Washburn: It's now, or maybe never, for Purdue's Johnson, Hummel in NBA | Journal and Courier | jconline.com
For JaJuan Johnson and Robbie Hummel, the next two weeks will be significant as the former Purdue standouts strive to earn NBA roster spots for the 2013-2014 season.
Timberwolves Announce 2013 Summer League Roster " CBS Minnesota
The Timberwolves will open a five-game summer league schedule on July 13 against the NBA D-League select team. Highlighting the roster will be both of the team’s first-round draft choices, Shabazz Muhammad and Gorgui Dieng, along with Robbie Hummel.
B1G Hatin' - Off Tackle Empire
[Originally posted in the comments for "Keeping the Enemy Close: Rutgers, College Football's Nouveau Riche"] Greetings my new B1G Brothers! First off, my apologies for the late arrival to this...
Big Ten non-conference power rankings: Where we point fingers at Ohio State and salivate over Northwestern - Maize n Brew
Holy cow, it’s going to be a rough first month to watch in the Big Ten conference, you guys. We have cupcakes, FCS flunkies, Mid-American monotony, and an amalgamation of weird west coast games....
The NCAA Football 14 megasim: Simulating 2013 10 times over - SBNation.com
One 2013 season? No. We've run through the year 10 times. Spoiler: Alabama is good, and Ohio State has a lot of trophies.
Who's college football's best defender? The 2013 Nagurski list - SBNation.com
The award celebrates the best defensive players in the country, and Ricardo Allen is on it.
PUNTEMON: SPICING UP THE RAY GUY AWARD LIST - Every Day Should Be Saturday
Cody Webster makes an appearance here
O.J. Ross NFL supplemental draft scouting report - SBNation.com
O.J. Ross' career at Purdue can be viewed as a little bit of a disappointment, and not just because of the off-field issues. But of the six players in this year's supplemental draft, he is the mostly likely to get picked.
2013 college football conference picks: Top-to-bottom standings for each league - SBNation.com
SB Nation's network of college football writers turned in 43 ballots on the country's 2013 conference races, producing these fully predicted standings and title game picks. Purdue is picked to finish dead last in the Leaders Division.
NFL Supplemental Draft 2013: Is O.J. Ross worth the effort? - Arrowhead Pride
We asked SB Nation's Purdue expert Travis Miller more about the pro potential of the most heralded prospect in the upcoming Supplemental Draft.