2012 Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon (July 26th & 27th)

[MD Buckeye]

http://btn.com/2012/07/11/big-ten-releases-names-to-attend-kickoff-luncheon/

Big Ten releases names to attend Kickoff Luncheon

On Wednesday afternoon, the Big Ten Conference released the student-athletes who will be attending the 41st Annual Kickoff Luncheon on Thursday and Friday, July 26 and 27, at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago. Three players from every team will be in attendance, as well all 12 head coaches. See the complete list of players in this post.

OHIO STATE
Zach Boren, Sr., FB
Etienne Sabino, Sr., LB
John Simon, Sr., DL*

Contd....

 

[Josh007]

One of my co-workers actually attends this event every year. I think I'm going to join him this year because he said that every year has a different feel and environment. If I go I'll share any relevant info.

 

[VBSJ]

Release regarding the order of media sessions for Big Ten Media Day (aired on BTN and ESPNU) July 26.

http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/genrel/071912aaa.html

Media Session with Coaches

LEADERS DIVISION COACHES
Bret Bielema, Wisconsin 10:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Danny Hope, Purdue 10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Urban Meyer, Ohio State 10:30 - 10:45 a.m.
BREAK 10:45 - 11:00 a.m.
Tim Beckman, Illinois 11:00 - 11:15 a.m.
Kevin Wilson, Indiana 11:15 - 11:30 a.m.
Bill O'Brien, Penn State 11:30 - 11:45 a.m.

BREAK 11:45 - 12:00 p.m.

LEGENDS DIVISION COACHES
Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern 12:00 - 12:15 p.m.
Jerry Kill, Minnesota 12:15 - 12:30 p.m.
Brady Hoke, Michigan 12:30 - 12:45 p.m.
BREAK 12:45 - 1:00 p.m.
Bo Pelini, Nebraska 1:00 - 1:15 p.m.
Mark Dantonio, Michigan State 1:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Kirk Ferentz, Iowa 1:30 - 1:45 p.m.

Bret Bielema of Wisconsin is always in the first group or session (if you look at past media days) and Kirk Ferentz of Iowa is always in the final group or session, and this year doesn't change that.

 

[VBSJ]

Who would win fights between the three coaches in the respective speaking groups (and who'd they'd face in the final).

Bo Pelini's group would be the biggest fight.

-Group 1
Bielema (Coach Meyer)

-Group 2
O'Brien (Beckman)

-Group 3
Fitzgerald (Hoke)

-Group 4
Bo (Dantonio)