Nick Bahe

Former Creighton and Kansas basketball player Nick Bahe joined the show and shared his journey to becoming a college basketball analyst for Fox Sports, broke down this week's NBA Draft prospects in the Big Ten, projected some surprise Big Ten teams next basketball season and explained the Nebraska/Creighton rivalry. (1:41-40:30)Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton III joined to catch up on all things Big Ten football and basketball during the summer months, including optimism from his alma mater of Michigan State. (41:30-end)

Former Creighton and Kansas basketball player Nick Bahe joined the show and shared his journey to becoming a college basketball analyst for Fox Sports, broke down this week's NBA Draft prospects in the Big Ten, projected some surprise Big Ten teams next basketball season and explained the Nebraska/Creighton rivalry. (1:41-40:30) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton III joined to catch up on all things Big Ten football and basketball during the summer months, including optimism from his alma mater of Michigan State. (41:30-end)

Ep. 183 - Nick Bahe

Bo Melton

Star Rutgers playmaker Bo Melton joined the Take Ten Podcast to discuss his preparation for the NFL Draft, his career with the Scarlet Knights and more. Then, Big Ten Network Mgr. of Research Harold Shelton joined to discuss the home stretch of the Big Ten Basketball race.

Star Rutgers playmaker Bo Melton joined the Take Ten Podcast to discuss his preparation for the NFL Draft, his career with the Scarlet Knights and more. Then, Big Ten Network Mgr. of Research Harold Shelton joined to discuss the home stretch of the Big Ten Basketball race.

Ep. 182 - Bo Melton

Nate Taphorn

Northwestern alum Nate Taphorn joined and shared memories from the 2017 NCAA Tournament run by the Wildcats, the years that built up to the “First Dance” season and discussed his current career. (2:35-33:24)Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton joined and broke down the week’s action in Big Ten Basketball. (33:24-end)

Northwestern alum Nate Taphorn joined and shared memories from the 2017 NCAA Tournament run by the Wildcats, the years that built up to the “First Dance” season and discussed his current career. (2:35-33:24) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton joined and broke down the week’s action in Big Ten Basketball. (33:24-end)

Ep. 181 - Nate Taphorn

Maurice Ager

Former Michigan State Basketball star Maurice Ager joined and shared his pursuits in the decade-and-a-half since suiting up for the Spartans, his favorite memories as college hooper and his Final Four run reflections from 2005. (2:20-29:40) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton joined to catch up on the latest in the Big Ten Basketball standings, trends and developments of the past week.  (31:10-end)

Former Michigan State Basketball star Maurice Ager joined and shared his pursuits in the decade-and-a-half since suiting up for the Spartans, his favorite memories as college hooper and his Final Four run reflections from 2005. (2:20-29:40) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton joined to catch up on the latest in the Big Ten Basketball standings, trends and developments of the past week. (31:10-end)

Ep. 180 - Maurice Ager

Blake Hayes

All-B1G punter Blake Hayes joined and discussed the unique process that led him from Melbourne, Australia to Illinois, the renaissance of the Punter on social media and his favorite moments from his Illini career. (2:02-34:37) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton put a bow on the college football season, broke down the tweaks to the 2022 B1G football schedule and checked in on the early B1G men’s basketball title and scoring chases. (36:17-end)

All-B1G punter Blake Hayes joined and discussed the unique process that led him from Melbourne, Australia to Illinois, the renaissance of the Punter on social media and his favorite moments from his Illini career. (2:02-34:37) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton put a bow on the college football season, broke down the tweaks to the 2022 B1G football schedule and checked in on the early B1G men’s basketball title and scoring chases. (36:17-end)

Ep. 179 - Blake Hayes

Jake Butt

Former All-American Michigan TE Jake Butt discussed his post-football life after retiring from the NFL, his career at Michigan, his preview of Michigan vs. Georgia, coming full circle with the 2021 Orange Bowl after 2016 and more. (3:09 - 41:16)Then, Big Ten Network Mgr. of Research Harold Shelton discussed the upcoming College Football Playoff Semifinal, the B1G's other bowl matchups and a conference hoops update ahead of the new year. (42:15-end)

Former All-American Michigan TE Jake Butt discussed his post-football life after retiring from the NFL, his career at Michigan, his preview of Michigan vs. Georgia, coming full circle with the 2021 Orange Bowl after 2016 and more. (3:09 - 41:16) Then, Big Ten Network Mgr. of Research Harold Shelton discussed the upcoming College Football Playoff Semifinal, the B1G's other bowl matchups and a conference hoops update ahead of the new year. (42:15-end)

Ep. 178 - Jake Butt

JoJo Domann

Former Huskers LB JoJo Domann discussed his favorite memories across six seasons at Nebraska, his prep for the NFL Draft, his charitable work through NIL and more. (2:08-25:30) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton reflected on Michigan's month, looked ahead to the CFP Semifinal vs. Georgia and assessed the state of Big Ten Basketball a month into the season. (27:22-end)

Former Huskers LB JoJo Domann discussed his favorite memories across six seasons at Nebraska, his prep for the NFL Draft, his charitable work through NIL and more. (2:08-25:30) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton reflected on Michigan's month, looked ahead to the CFP Semifinal vs. Georgia and assessed the state of Big Ten Basketball a month into the season. (27:22-end)

Ep. 177 - JoJo Domann

Mike Decourcy

Sporting News, FOX Sports and Big Ten Network basketball expert Mike DeCourcy joined for his annual Big Ten basketball preview ahead of Tuesday's start to the season. (3:21-41:21)Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton  recapped a wild weekend of Big Ten football, took a Spartan victory lap for his alma mater, previewed what lies ahead for the league and looked ahead to Big Ten basketball season.

Sporting News, FOX Sports and Big Ten Network basketball expert Mike DeCourcy joined for his annual Big Ten basketball preview ahead of Tuesday's start to the season. (3:21-41:21) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton recapped a wild weekend of Big Ten football, took a Spartan victory lap for his alma mater, previewed what lies ahead for the league and looked ahead to Big Ten basketball season.

Ep. 176 - Mike DeCourcy

Brock Vereen

Former All-Big Ten defensive back Brock Vereen joined the Take Ten Podcast and discussed his path from Minnesota to the NFL to sports media, including his favorite moments in his first year as a B1G Tailgate host for Big Ten Network. (2:20-27:20) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton previewed a massive weekend of B1G football matchups. (29:00-end)

Former All-Big Ten defensive back Brock Vereen joined the Take Ten Podcast and discussed his path from Minnesota to the NFL to sports media, including his favorite moments in his first year as a B1G Tailgate host for Big Ten Network. (2:20-27:20) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton previewed a massive weekend of B1G football matchups. (29:00-end)

Ep. 175 - Brock Vereen

FOX Sports college football analyst RJ Young joined and shared his path to his current role in sports media, his approach to covering the sport and his takes on Big Ten Football. (2:20-24:35)Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton broke down the strength of Big Ten football in early October and previewed Week 6 matchups. (24:35-end)

FOX Sports college football analyst RJ Young joined and shared his path to his current role in sports media, his approach to covering the sport and his takes on Big Ten Football. (2:20-24:35) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton broke down the strength of Big Ten football in early October and previewed Week 6 matchups. (24:35-end)

Ep. 174 - RJ Young

Hosted by Alex Roux of BTN.com, the Take Ten Podcast is a series of discussions with prominent Big Ten-related personalities. Guests will include current and former players and coaches, as well as influential media members and anyone else with unique insight into Big Ten sports.

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Great podcast

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Hosted by Alex Roux of <a href="http://BTN.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BTN.com</a>, the Take Ten Podcast is a series of discussions with prominent Big Ten-related personalities. Guests will include current and former players and coaches, as well as influential media members and anyone else with unique insight into Big Ten sports.

B1G Take Ten Podcast

Brad Evans

Yahoo Sports bracketologist Brad Evans brought the noise to the Take Ten Podcast and helped make sense of the opening weekend madness from the NCAA tournament. He also evaluated Purdue's and Michigan's chances to advance and explained why he has the Wolverines in his title game. And before all that, he explained how he transitioned from a history teacher for at-risk youth in Central Illinois to Fantasy Football expert and bracketologist.

Bracket Breakdown: Brad Evans of Yahoo!

Chris Childers

Sirius XM

Nashville-based host of Sirius XM's ESPNU Full RIde show Chris Childers joined Alex Roux and Tom Dienhart of BTN.com to look back at Week 8 of college football and look ahead to Week 9, including plenty of Ohio State/Penn State talk. Also, BTN researcher Harold Shelton is back with his weekly Stat Head segment.

Nashville-based host of Sirius XM's ESPNU Full RIde show Chris Childers joined Alex Roux and Tom Dienhart of <a href="http://BTN.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BTN.com</a> to look back at Week 8 of college football and look ahead to Week 9, including plenty of Ohio State/Penn State talk. Also, BTN researcher Harold Shelton is back with his weekly Stat Head segment.

Football Focus: Sirius XM's Chris Childers

Joel Klatt

Bruce Feldman

Joel Klatt (2:30-23:00) and Bruce Feldman (24:00-41:30) of FOX Sports joined the show from Chicago at B1G Football Media Days to launch us back into football season. Klatt caught us up on his summer and stood his ground on some impassioned takes about the state of college football (plus certain types of food), while Feldman offered a peek behind his other job at The Athletic before discussing his annual "Freaks List" and previewing the B1G season.Then, the show bid farewell to our producer and co-host of the "Coll For the Culture segment, Colleen Degnan. Colleen left BTN to take an opportunity at NBC Sports Chicago, but made sure to deliver one last deep dive into the intersections of sports, pop culture and entertainment before departing the network. (42:30-end)

Joel Klatt (2:30-23:00) and Bruce Feldman (24:00-41:30) of FOX Sports joined the show from Chicago at B1G Football Media Days to launch us back into football season. Klatt caught us up on his summer and stood his ground on some impassioned takes about the state of college football (plus certain types of food), while Feldman offered a peek behind his other job at The Athletic before discussing his annual "Freaks List" and previewing the B1G season. Then, the show bid farewell to our producer and co-host of the "Coll For the Culture segment, Colleen Degnan. Colleen left BTN to take an opportunity at NBC Sports Chicago, but made sure to deliver one last deep dive into the intersections of sports, pop culture and entertainment before departing the network. (42:30-end)

Joel Klatt and Bruce Feldman at 2019 B1G Media Days

Mike Huguenin

College football expert Mike Huguenin of GridironNow.com joined BTN.com's Alex Roux and Tom Dienhart to discuss a wacky Week 10, break down the second CFP rankings and look ahead to a loaded Week 11 in college football.

College football expert Mike Huguenin of <a href="http://GridironNow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GridironNow.com</a> joined <a href="http://BTN.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BTN.com</a>'s Alex Roux and Tom Dienhart to discuss a wacky Week 10, break down the second CFP rankings and look ahead to a loaded Week 11 in college football.

Football Focus: Mike Huguenin of GridironNow.com

Jordan Westerkamp

Former All-Big Ten Nebraska wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp joined the show to talk about his career progression since graduating in 2016, his signing with the CFL's Toronto Argonauts, the Huskers' spring season under Scott Frost and more.

Ep. 55 - Jordan Westerkamp

Tom Fornelli

The Take Ten Podcast's Football Focus series is back as host Alex Roux is joined weekly by members of the national college football media to break down the past weekend's action and preview the upcoming matchups in the Big Ten and beyond. CBSSports.com writer Tom Fornelli joined the show (3:00-33:00) to discuss who is and isn't worrying him after one week of Big Ten play, which Week 2 games intrigue him at both a conference and national level, players who are must-see TV and more.Then, BTN researcher Harold Shelton joined the show (34:15-46:20) to re-launch the Take Ten Podcast's weekly Stat Head segment, which dives into the numbers behind the games each week.

The Take Ten Podcast's Football Focus series is back as host Alex Roux is joined weekly by members of the national college football media to break down the past weekend's action and preview the upcoming matchups in the Big Ten and beyond. <a href="http://CBSSports.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CBSSports.com</a> writer Tom Fornelli joined the show (3:00-33:00) to discuss who is and isn't worrying him after one week of Big Ten play, which Week 2 games intrigue him at both a conference and national level, players who are must-see TV and more. Then, BTN researcher Harold Shelton joined the show (34:15-46:20) to re-launch the Take Ten Podcast's weekly Stat Head segment, which dives into the numbers behind the games each week.

Football Focus 2018: Tom Fornelli of CBSSports.com

Max Olson

Max Olson of The Athletic joined the show to discuss the implications of Week 4 in the Big Ten and beyond, his weekly Stop Rate defensive metrics, the new college football transfer rule and how it's impacting transfers, Week 5 matchups (especially Ohio State at Penn State) and more. (3:00-40:10).Then, BTN researcher Harold Shelton jumped on for his weekly Stat Head segment to break down Week 4's Wisconsin win over Iowa, regressions and progressions for other Big Ten teams and previewed one of the biggest games of the season between the Buckeyes and Nittany Lions.

Max Olson of The Athletic joined the show to discuss the implications of Week 4 in the Big Ten and beyond, his weekly Stop Rate defensive metrics, the new college football transfer rule and how it's impacting transfers, Week 5 matchups (especially Ohio State at Penn State) and more. (3:00-40:10). Then, BTN researcher Harold Shelton jumped on for his weekly Stat Head segment to break down Week 4's Wisconsin win over Iowa, regressions and progressions for other Big Ten teams and previewed one of the biggest games of the season between the Buckeyes and Nittany Lions.

Football Focus 2018: Max Olson of The Athletic

David Blough

Four-year Purdue QB David Blough joined the show and paid tribute to his good friend Tyler Trent, discussed the ups and downs of his development under center with the Boilermakers and gave an inside look at key points in his career. (3:50-46:00)Then, BTN researcher Harold Shelton joined the show for his Stat Head segment to wrap up the 2018 college football discussion and take stock of the 2018-19 Big Ten basketball season. (47:30-end)

Four-year Purdue QB David Blough joined the show and paid tribute to his good friend Tyler Trent, discussed the ups and downs of his development under center with the Boilermakers and gave an inside look at key points in his career. (3:50-46:00) Then, BTN researcher Harold Shelton joined the show for his Stat Head segment to wrap up the 2018 college football discussion and take stock of the 2018-19 Big Ten basketball season. (47:30-end)

Ep. 87 - David Blough

Jon Rothstein

College basketball insider Jon Rothstein of CBS, Sports Illustrated and the College Hoops Today podcast joined to chat about the college basketball offseason, including the transfer market, NBA Draft entrants and an early look ahead at the 2019-20 season. Plus, Jon discussed his background in sports media and his unique Twitter game. (3:15-31:00)Then, producer Colleen Degnan joined for her weekly #CollForTheCulture segment to discuss the intersection of sports, pop culture and entertainment. Topics include Game of Thrones spoiler culture on social media, NFL Draft fashion, Kentucky Derby weekend and the NBA playoffs. (32:00-end)

College basketball insider Jon Rothstein of CBS, Sports Illustrated and the College Hoops Today podcast joined to chat about the college basketball offseason, including the transfer market, NBA Draft entrants and an early look ahead at the 2019-20 season. Plus, Jon discussed his background in sports media and his unique Twitter game. (3:15-31:00) Then, producer Colleen Degnan joined for her weekly #CollForTheCulture segment to discuss the intersection of sports, pop culture and entertainment. Topics include Game of Thrones spoiler culture on social media, NFL Draft fashion, Kentucky Derby weekend and the NBA playoffs. (32:00-end)

Ep. 101 - Jon Rothstein

Will Leitch

Doug Gottlieb

Chris Brickley

Omar Raja

Tyler Trent

A series of short interviews from the stands at the Big Ten Tournament at Madison Square Garden with five influential personalities in sports.MLB.com and NY Mag writer WIll Leitch (5:15-8:03), Purdue student reporter and cancer survivor Tyler Trent (9:00-11:20), NBA trainer Chris Brickley and House of Highlights founder Omar Raja (12:15-15:25) and Doug Gottlieb (15:50) all joined the show throughout the tournament.

A series of short interviews from the stands at the Big Ten Tournament at Madison Square Garden with five influential personalities in sports. <a href="http://MLB.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MLB.com</a> and NY Mag writer WIll Leitch (5:15-8:03), Purdue student reporter and cancer survivor Tyler Trent (9:00-11:20), NBA trainer Chris Brickley and House of Highlights founder Omar Raja (12:15-15:25) and Doug Gottlieb (15:50) all joined the show throughout the tournament.

Garden Variety - Will Leitch, Doug Gottlieb, Chris Brickley, Omar Raja, Tyler Trent

Ken Pomeroy

The founder of college basketball analytics website kenpom.com joined and shared how he transitioned from a career in meteorology to hoops expert and writer. Plus, he explained the processes behind his ranking algorithms and how they relate to Big Ten teams and projections. (3:00-33:30)BTN researcher Harold Shelton joined to discuss a huge weekend ahead in Big Ten football, including Penn State vs. Minnesota and Iowa vs. Wisconsin. Basketball talk followed with the 2019-20 season getting underway this week. (35:00-1:07:00)

The founder of college basketball analytics website <a href="http://kenpom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kenpom.com</a> joined and shared how he transitioned from a career in meteorology to hoops expert and writer. Plus, he explained the processes behind his ranking algorithms and how they relate to Big Ten teams and projections. (3:00-33:30) BTN researcher Harold Shelton joined to discuss a huge weekend ahead in Big Ten football, including Penn State vs. Minnesota and Iowa vs. Wisconsin. Basketball talk followed with the 2019-20 season getting underway this week. (35:00-1:07:00)

Ep. 123 - Ken Pomeroy

Mikey Dudek

Former Illinois wide receiver Mikey Dudek joined the show to discuss experiencing the Illini’s historic upset win over Wisconsin as a fan on the sidelines and what it meant to a rebuilding program. He also reflected on his own football career, which was cut short by three season-ending injuries (.2:30-28:40)Then, BTN researcher Harold Shelton joined for his weekly Stat Head segment to go behind the numbers of the weekend’s results in Big Ten football and project what awaits in Week 9 and beyond in the conference race. (30:00-58:00)

Former Illinois wide receiver Mikey Dudek joined the show to discuss experiencing the Illini’s historic upset win over Wisconsin as a fan on the sidelines and what it meant to a rebuilding program. He also reflected on his own football career, which was cut short by three season-ending injuries (.2:30-28:40) Then, BTN researcher Harold Shelton joined for his weekly Stat Head segment to go behind the numbers of the weekend’s results in Big Ten football and project what awaits in Week 9 and beyond in the conference race. (30:00-58:00)

Ep. 121 - Former Illinois WR Mikey Dudek

Ed Sherman

Big Ten Tournament week is here, and longtime Chicago Tribune sportswriter/author Ed Sherman joined the show to discuss Big Ten hoops history and a piece he wrote in the 2019 Big Ten Tournament official program that details the conference's "list of firsts" in college basketball. The piece aligns with the opportunity to pre-order Ed's new book, This is Big: How the Big Ten Set the Standard in College Sports, on www.BigTenBook.com. The book is scheduled to come out in Fall 2019. (2:30-28:10)Then, producer Colleen Degnan re-joined for her Coll For The Culture segment to discuss the intersection of sports and pop culture, including must-experience tourist attractions for Chicago visitors during the Big Ten Tournament. (29:30-1:00:22)

Big Ten Tournament week is here, and longtime Chicago Tribune sportswriter/author Ed Sherman joined the show to discuss Big Ten hoops history and a piece he wrote in the 2019 Big Ten Tournament official program that details the conference's "list of firsts" in college basketball. The piece aligns with the opportunity to pre-order Ed's new book, This is Big: How the Big Ten Set the Standard in College Sports, on <a href="http://www.BigTenBook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BigTenBook.com</a>. The book is scheduled to come out in Fall 2019. (2:30-28:10) Then, producer Colleen Degnan re-joined for her Coll For The Culture segment to discuss the intersection of sports and pop culture, including must-experience tourist attractions for Chicago visitors during the Big Ten Tournament. (29:30-1:00:22)

Ep. 95 - Author and Sportswriter Ed Sherman

Adam Carriker

Former Nebraska and NFL defensive end Adam Carriker joined the show to discuss tweaks he would make to college football's bowl system, his evaluation of the current Huskers program, his favorite stories from his playing days and more. (3:40-34:20)Then, a new in-house segment was introduced featuring producer Colleen Degnan. The Take Ten Podcast presents Coll For The Culture, where Colleen gets host Alex Roux up to speed on everything happening in the convergence of sports, social media and pop culture. (35:30-end)

Former Nebraska and NFL defensive end Adam Carriker joined the show to discuss tweaks he would make to college football's bowl system, his evaluation of the current Huskers program, his favorite stories from his playing days and more. (3:40-34:20) Then, a new in-house segment was introduced featuring producer Colleen Degnan. The Take Ten Podcast presents Coll For The Culture, where Colleen gets host Alex Roux up to speed on everything happening in the convergence of sports, social media and pop culture. (35:30-end)

Ep. 88 - Adam Carriker

The BTN Bus Tour wraps up the Eastern leg with interviews at Penn State (LB Jan Johnson - 2:00-13:00), Michigan State (S David Dowell - 13:40-26;00) and Michigan (TE Sean McKeon - 26:40-end). The discussions dive into the players' backgrounds, off-field interests and more as they join the show following training camp practice.

2019 Bus Tour Ep. 2 - PSU, MSU, MICH

Gerry DiNardo

BTN analyst and former college football coach/player Gerry DiNardo joined and talked about his path to the network and his various stops throughout a lifetime connected to the sport. He also chatted about his passion for cooking, his embrace of social media and his friendship with Urban Meyer before previewing the Penn State vs. Ohio State game this weekend. (1:50-37:50)Then, BTN researcher Harold Shelton joined to break down the recent College Football Playoff rankings and how this weekend’s games could affect the committee’s decisions and the road to the Big Ten Championship game. He also evaluated the start of the Big Ten basketball season and what a couple weeks of evidence tells us about teams so far. (39:00-end)

BTN analyst and former college football coach/player Gerry DiNardo joined and talked about his path to the network and his various stops throughout a lifetime connected to the sport. He also chatted about his passion for cooking, his embrace of social media and his friendship with Urban Meyer before previewing the Penn State vs. Ohio State game this weekend. (1:50-37:50) Then, BTN researcher Harold Shelton joined to break down the recent College Football Playoff rankings and how this weekend’s games could affect the committee’s decisions and the road to the Big Ten Championship game. He also evaluated the start of the Big Ten basketball season and what a couple weeks of evidence tells us about teams so far. (39:00-end)

Ep. 125 - Gerry DiNardo

Pete Thamel

Harold Shelton

On a three-guest episode of the Take Ten Podcast, special guest and Purdue student sports reporter Tyler Trent joined the show to recap his experiences surrounding Purdue's upset of Ohio State. Tyler's story of his ongoing battle with bone cancer reached the national stage last weekend, and he described the process behind being featured on College Gameday, being interviewed mid-game on ESPN and predicting Purdue's win over the Buckeyes. Tyler also discussed the outpouring of support he's received from around the world and within the sports community. (3:40-22:05)Then, Yahoo Sports national college football writer Pete Thamel joined the show in-studio to provide a national perspective on last weekend's games and the impact of a wild Big Ten weekend. Thamel also discussed his visit to Purdue practice and previewed Week 9 of college football. (23:00-39:30).Finally, BTN researcher Harold Shelton jumped on for his weekly Stat Head segment to go in-depth on the Big Ten analysis of Week 8 games and to break down Week 9 matchups behind the numbers. (40:00-end).

On a three-guest episode of the Take Ten Podcast, special guest and Purdue student sports reporter Tyler Trent joined the show to recap his experiences surrounding Purdue's upset of Ohio State. Tyler's story of his ongoing battle with bone cancer reached the national stage last weekend, and he described the process behind being featured on College Gameday, being interviewed mid-game on ESPN and predicting Purdue's win over the Buckeyes. Tyler also discussed the outpouring of support he's received from around the world and within the sports community. (3:40-22:05) Then, Yahoo Sports national college football writer Pete Thamel joined the show in-studio to provide a national perspective on last weekend's games and the impact of a wild Big Ten weekend. Thamel also discussed his visit to Purdue practice and previewed Week 9 of college football. (23:00-39:30). Finally, BTN researcher Harold Shelton jumped on for his weekly Stat Head segment to go in-depth on the Big Ten analysis of Week 8 games and to break down Week 9 matchups behind the numbers. (40:00-end).

Ep. 79 - Tyler Trent, Pete Thamel and Harold Shelton

Paul Rabil

Former Johns Hopkins lacrosse star Paul Rabil joined to discuss how he co-founded the Premier Lacrosse League and how he has marketed the league in non-traditional and creative ways. He also discussed the rise of Big Ten lacrosse and how the additions of schools like Johns Hopkins and Maryland have boosted the conference. (2:30-28:30)Then, BTN researcher Harold Shelton joined to catch us up on the Big Ten basketball race. (29:30-end)

Former Johns Hopkins lacrosse star Paul Rabil joined to discuss how he co-founded the Premier Lacrosse League and how he has marketed the league in non-traditional and creative ways. He also discussed the rise of Big Ten lacrosse and how the additions of schools like Johns Hopkins and Maryland have boosted the conference. (2:30-28:30) Then, BTN researcher Harold Shelton joined to catch us up on the Big Ten basketball race. (29:30-end)

Ep. 132 - Paul Rabil

Mike Weber

Former Ohio State RB MIke Weber discussed his journey since being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys and his time at Ohio State, including his favorite plays in the backfield as a Buckeye, his experience watching Ohio State on the road to the B1G title game and his explanation of why Ohio State is so successful against Michigan. (1:40-21:20)Then, BTN researcher Harold Shelton joined to break down the B1G Championship Game between Ohio State and Wisconsin in-depth and weigh in on the Big Ten's first month of the season in basketball. (22:20-42:00)

Former Ohio State RB MIke Weber discussed his journey since being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys and his time at Ohio State, including his favorite plays in the backfield as a Buckeye, his experience watching Ohio State on the road to the B1G title game and his explanation of why Ohio State is so successful against Michigan. (1:40-21:20) Then, BTN researcher Harold Shelton joined to break down the B1G Championship Game between Ohio State and Wisconsin in-depth and weigh in on the Big Ten's first month of the season in basketball. (22:20-42:00)

Ep. 127 - Former OSU RB Mike Weber

Quincy Avery

Private quarterbacks coach Quincy Avery trains and is close with Deshaun Watson, Dwayne Haskins, Justin Fields, Sean Clifford and many other QBs across all levels of football. He discussed his unconventional path to the top of a niche industry and shares what makes QBs like Fields and Clifford successful in the Big Ten. (3:00-21:00)BTN researcher Harold Shelton joined to go behind the numbers of Big Ten football and stepped back for a wider view of the conference with a month of the regular season left to play. He also previewed the opening week of Big Ten basketball. (21:30-end)

Private quarterbacks coach Quincy Avery trains and is close with Deshaun Watson, Dwayne Haskins, Justin Fields, Sean Clifford and many other QBs across all levels of football. He discussed his unconventional path to the top of a niche industry and shares what makes QBs like Fields and Clifford successful in the Big Ten. (3:00-21:00) BTN researcher Harold Shelton joined to go behind the numbers of Big Ten football and stepped back for a wider view of the conference with a month of the regular season left to play. He also previewed the opening week of Big Ten basketball. (21:30-end)

Ep. 122 - Quincy Avery

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