ESPN/SEC Network host Peter Burns calls the Big Ten HOT GARBAGE and a college football PONZI scheme.  We're firing back with facts and figures to set the record straight.

Craig Shemon dismantles Peter Burns' criticism of the BIG TEN, highlighting recent conference successes including National Championships by Michigan and Ohio State and Big Ten success against multiple SEC teams in Bowl Games!  We break down why every conference has its strengths and weaknesses, debunking the unfair "Ponzi scheme" analogy.

Get the latest on BIG TEN teams in the Women's Softball College World Series, including UCLA's controversial home run review. We cover NCAA baseball regional updates, featuring strong performances from UCLA and USC. 

Plus, we dive into USC's impressive 2026 football recruiting class and MICHIGAN STATE's strategic hire of fundraising expert J Batt as their new athletic director.

Don't miss our passionate defense of the BIG TEN and exclusive insights on the constant changes of college athletics.

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