Btn Take Ten Podcast

Former Creighton and Kansas basketball player Nick Bahe joined the show and shared his journey to becoming a college basketball analyst for Fox Sports, broke down this week's NBA Draft prospects in the Big Ten, projected some surprise Big Ten teams next basketball season and explained the Nebraska/Creighton rivalry. (1:41-40:30) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton III joined to catch up on all things Big Ten football and basketball during the summer months, including optimism from his alma mater of Michigan State. (41:30-end)

Star Rutgers playmaker Bo Melton joined the Take Ten Podcast to discuss his preparation for the NFL Draft, his career with the Scarlet Knights and more. Then, Big Ten Network Mgr. of Research Harold Shelton joined to discuss the home stretch of the Big Ten Basketball race.

Northwestern alum Nate Taphorn joined and shared memories from the 2017 NCAA Tournament run by the Wildcats, the years that built up to the “First Dance” season and discussed his current career. (2:35-33:24) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton joined and broke down the week’s action in Big Ten Basketball. (33:24-end)

Former Michigan State Basketball star Maurice Ager joined and shared his pursuits in the decade-and-a-half since suiting up for the Spartans, his favorite memories as college hooper and his Final Four run reflections from 2005. (2:20-29:40) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton joined to catch up on the latest in the Big Ten Basketball standings, trends and developments of the past week. (31:10-end)

All-B1G punter Blake Hayes joined and discussed the unique process that led him from Melbourne, Australia to Illinois, the renaissance of the Punter on social media and his favorite moments from his Illini career. (2:02-34:37) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton put a bow on the college football season, broke down the tweaks to the 2022 B1G football schedule and checked in on the early B1G men’s basketball title and scoring chases. (36:17-end)

Former All-American Michigan TE Jake Butt discussed his post-football life after retiring from the NFL, his career at Michigan, his preview of Michigan vs. Georgia, coming full circle with the 2021 Orange Bowl after 2016 and more. (3:09 - 41:16) Then, Big Ten Network Mgr. of Research Harold Shelton discussed the upcoming College Football Playoff Semifinal, the B1G's other bowl matchups and a conference hoops update ahead of the new year. (42:15-end)

Former Huskers LB JoJo Domann discussed his favorite memories across six seasons at Nebraska, his prep for the NFL Draft, his charitable work through NIL and more. (2:08-25:30) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton reflected on Michigan's month, looked ahead to the CFP Semifinal vs. Georgia and assessed the state of Big Ten Basketball a month into the season. (27:22-end)

Sporting News, FOX Sports and Big Ten Network basketball expert Mike DeCourcy joined for his annual Big Ten basketball preview ahead of Tuesday's start to the season. (3:21-41:21) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton recapped a wild weekend of Big Ten football, took a Spartan victory lap for his alma mater, previewed what lies ahead for the league and looked ahead to Big Ten basketball season.

Former All-Big Ten defensive back Brock Vereen joined the Take Ten Podcast and discussed his path from Minnesota to the NFL to sports media, including his favorite moments in his first year as a B1G Tailgate host for Big Ten Network. (2:20-27:20) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton previewed a massive weekend of B1G football matchups. (29:00-end)

FOX Sports college football analyst RJ Young joined and shared his path to his current role in sports media, his approach to covering the sport and his takes on Big Ten Football. (2:20-24:35) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton broke down the strength of Big Ten football in early October and previewed Week 6 matchups. (24:35-end)

The FOX Sports personality and host of The People’s Sports Podcast re-joined the show and shared her experiences on this season’s Ultimate College Football Road Trip, including stops at Wisconsin and Ohio State and an upcoming trip to the Nebraska vs. Oklahoma game. She discussed creating content on the road with co-host Mark Titus and reflected on what she’s learned about the Big Ten so far. (2:53-30:40) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton joined to discuss Week 2’s developments across the conference, including Iowa’s national contender status and Ohio State’s ability to bounce back before previewing an intriguing Week 3 schedule. (32:00-end)

Former Big Ten Player of the Year Cassius Winston joined and shared what Year One in the NBA was like with the Washington Wizards, reflected on his favorite moments with the Michigan State Spartans and more. (2:20-17:05) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton III joined and evaluated Illinois’ Week 0 win over Nebraska before previewing a loaded Week 1 schedule in the Big Ten. (18:20-end)

Illinois basketball's third all-time leading scorer Malcolm Hill joined and reflected on his favorite Illini memories, discussed his upcoming opportunity with the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA Summer League and more. (2:06-34:20) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton III helped catch up on eventful summer of Big Ten news, talked last week's NBA Draft and more. (35:40-end)

Former Iowa wide receiver/kick returner and recent Minnesota Vikings draft pick Ihmir Smith-Marsette joined the show and shared his lifestyle since Draft Day, discussed his fit in the League, reflected on some electric Hawkeye memories and more. (2:00-14:15) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton joined and reacted to Andy Katz’s polarizing list of the Top 5 Most Scenic Big Ten Campuses before pivoting to Big Ten schools’ evolving recruiting advantages in football and men’s basketball. (16:18-end)

Big Ten Network and ESPN reporter Olivia Dekker joined and discussed her career path and how she’s made an impact in a competitive industry, her family ties to the sports universe and navigating life with her husband and former Badger basketball star, Sam. (2:30-44:15) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton joined and reflected on his Top 5 games he’s attended in both Big Ten Football and Basketball with Alex Roux. (46:00-end)

Former Michigan State Basketball walk-on Jack Hoiberg joined the show and shared what it was like growing up in a hoops family as the son of an NBA and college coach, reflected on his Michigan State memories and more. (0:00-23:07) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton joined and dissected the week’s schedule announcement from the Big Ten for in-conference men’s basketball opponents. (25:00-end)

Former Wolverine fullback, defensive lineman and special teamer Ben Mason joined and shared what makes his impact on the game unique, described his NFL Draft prep approach, reflected on Michigan memories and more. (1:45-15:40) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton joined to discuss how the proposed Super League in European Soccer matches sports trends in the US before talking both real and hypothetical Big Ten schedules vs. nonconference opponents. (17:35-end)

FOX Sports host and reporter Jenny Taft joined and discussed hosting Skip and Shannon: Undisputed, her sideline reporting experiences from Big Ten Country to the World Cup, her Midwest roots and more. Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton joined the show and reacted to The Athletic’s list of Top Football Hires since 1999 and shared his own Big Ten Football and Basketball coaching hire rankings.

Former Indiana basketball player Christian Watford joined to discuss the Hoosiers hiring Mike Woodson, his recent visit to Assembly Hall, some unique perspectives on his famous Wat Shot, and more. (1:40-23:40) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton discussed the new basketball coaching hires in the Big Ten, the end of the road in the NCAA Tournament and more. (26:00-end)

Former Penn State star and Denver Broncos WR KJ Hamler joined the show to talk about what he's learned in a year post-Penn State, his 'Welcome to the NFL' moments, his favorite cartoons growing up and more. (1:41-29:18) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton joined to analyze why eight of nine Big Ten teams in the NCAA tournament missed the Sweet 16, Michigan's chances to advance and more. (30:30-end)