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By Cory Smith
Illinois
…Senior RB Daniel Dufrene. Dufrene had a nice
game against Missouri rushing for 75 yards on 13 carries but wasn’t used
much as Illinois spent much of the game playing catch up. Look for
Illinois to try to establish a ground attack against Eastern Illinois
which will likely mean a big day for Dufrene.
Indiana …
Junior QB Kellen Lewis. This years Indiana
team will go as far as Lewis will take them. He posted huge numbers
Saturday vs. Western Kentucky with 144 yards passing and a whopping 185
yards rushing. Murray St. will have to slow down Lewis to have any
chance against Indiana on Saturday.
Iowa … Junior
LB A.J. Edds. Edds was a force on defense
Saturday accounting for 7 tackles and 1 sack resulting in a safety.
Look for Edds to have another solid game this Saturday vs. Florida Intl
as Iowa looks to continue their tradition of developing outstanding
linebackers.
Michigan …
Sophomore LB Obi Ezeh. With Michigan’s
offense in a time of transition they will lean on the defense a great
deal this year. Obi Ezeh had a strong game against Utah including an
interception. He’s the best linebacker on the team with excellent
closing speed and will be a force in the middle vs. Miami (OH).
Michigan St. …
Sophomore WR Mark Dell Dell is a stud in
the making as a WR for the Spartans. He had a huge game vs. Cal going
for 202 yards on nine receptions and a touchdown. He’s a big WR with
excellent hands and Eastern Michigan will be hard pressed to find anyone
to cover him this Saturday.
Minnesota …
Junior WR Eric Decker. Decker teamed up with
Week 1 player to watch TE Jack Simmons to lead the team in receiving
yards. Decker went for 89 yards and a touchdown while Simmons totaled
77 yards and a touchdown. Decker will need another big day this
Saturday as Minnesota faces a solid Bowling Green team that knocked off
#25 Pittsburgh in week 1.
Northwestern
… Senior DT John Gill. The Northwestern
Wildcats got a strong effort from their defense vs. Syracuse despite not
having the services of their best d-lineman John Gill who was serving a
one game suspension. Gill will be counted on to have a strong effort
vs. Duke as the Wildcats look to avenge last year’s disappointing loss
to the Blue Devils.
Ohio St …
Senior LB James Laurinaitis. Laurinaitis led
a strong defensive showing by the Buckeyes vs. Youngstown St. holding
them to 74 total yards and posting a shutout. Look for more of the same
this week as the Ohio Bobcats come to Columbus to face a defense that is
loaded and anchored by Senior captain James Laurinaitis.
Penn St. …
Senior QB Daryll Clark. Penn St. will be
dependant on Clark as the season progresses to run their spread HD
offense that the fans are anticipating. Clark had a nice debut game
against Coastal Carolina but a much bigger test comes this week with Pac
10 foe Oregon St. on the schedule. How he performs in this game could
go a long way in shaping how the Penn St. offense is ran and performs
this season.
Purdue ...
Senior WR Greg Orton. Purdue was off this
past weekend and will open the season against Northern Colorado this
Saturday. Senior QB Curtis Painter has already been tabbed as a player
to watch and look for him to get the ball to Senior WR Greg Orton early
and often come Saturday.
Wisconsin …
Senior QB Allan Evridge. Wisconsin leaned on
the run heavily in Week 1 vs. Akron as QB Allan Evridge only attempted
10 passes. The schedule toughens up considerably after this week so
look for the Badgers to look to become more comfortable with the passing
game and see what they have in Evridge against Marshall.