From one mess to another, Coach Tressel may have traded for the shambles left behind at Ohio St. for the work in progress know as the Indianapolis Colts.

Derek Willis, a four-star recruit from Bullitt East High School, chose Kentucky over Purdue, Indiana and Louisville. Willis originally committed to Purdue before backing off that decision.

Loretta8 over at Sippin' On Purple has a really neat contest going on for Big Ten basketball fans (or just people who like prediction contests). You have to pick over or under for each team's conference game win total. Click on over and enter the contest. Deadline to enter is Tuesday at 7:30 ET (when the first conference game starts).

IU headlines this week's new polls by becoming ranked for the first time since 2008. Michigan State has become ranked this week as well. That makes it six Big Ten ranked teams. Purdue and Northwestern are the only other Big Ten teams to receive some votes.

This looks pretty bad; the Gophers will be in a lot of trouble if this is as serious as it seems.

Harris chose Michigan State over Kentucky, Purdue and Indiana. More analysis on this coming soon.

Three Big Ten teams make the cut.

Ohio State, Wisconsin and Michigan grab a spot in the top 25, while Michigan State and Purdue receive votes.

Not sure if you all have seen Nebraska's new Basketball/Wrestling training facility, but it's awesome.