The Big Ten has become a conference to watch. THE Ohio State won the National Championship in the first ever college playoff format. Jim Harbaugh became the head football coach at the University of Michigan. Urban Meyer and Jim Harbaugh will make this storied rivalry even stronger than before. Number 8 ranked, Michigan State won the Cotton Bowl and number 18 ranked, Wisconsin won the Outback bowl. Jerry Kill was able to lead the number 25 ranked Minnesota Gophers to the Citrus Bowl, the Gophers first New Years day bowl since 1962.
While the 2015 college football season looks promising for the Big Ten, Super Bowl 49 is a great look at players that came from this underrated football conference. Both starting QB's made it big from the Big Ten. While Tom Brady was on the Michigan football team, he won a National title, Rose Bowl, Citrus Bowl, and Orange Bowl. Russell Wilson transferred to Wisconsin his final year and did exceptionally well. Both Big Ten quarterbacks already have Super Bowl rings. Brady is looking for his fourth ring and Wilson his second. While recruits look to the SEC as their best chance for the NFL, it appears the Big Ten does well. Did I mention, should be MVP, JJ Watt went to Wisconsin where his two brothers currently play?
The Big Ten also has its fun in basketball. In 2013, Michigan made it to the Championship game. In 2014, Wisconsin made it to the final four. The Ohio State made it to the final four in 2012. Michigan State has made it to the elite eight in 2010 and 2014.
While football and basketball are the biggest sports, hockey is a sport to watch. The Big Ten hockey conference started in 2013. With the Minnesota Gophers a power house in hockey, the Big Ten will become a huge hockey conference when more schools become more developed.
If you aren't paying attention to the Big Ten yet, now is the time to do so. Start by watching two great former Big Ten QBs in Super Bowl 49.
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