Btn Take Ten Podcast

Purdue's 2015 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Rapheal Davis joined the show to reflect on his role in lifting Purdue from losing seasons as an underclassmen to conference contender. He also discussed taking pride in his defense, holding himself and teammates accountable and what makes the current Boilers team successful. (0:00-33:30) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton joined to discuss the Michigan/Ohio State instant classic game and its implications, Michigan State's upset of Illinois and the remaining Big Ten Title race and March Madness projections. (35:30-end)

Former Buckeye star Jared Sullinger joins the Take Ten Podcast to discuss his attempted return to professional basketball, his favorite Ohio State and NBA memories and what makes the Buckeye alumni family unique. (0:41-24:00) Then, Big Ten Network manager of research Harold Shelton joined to share Big Ten Network’s Black History Month efforts and break down the current state of B1G basketball. (25:48-end)

Former Iowa star Peter Jok caught us up on his post-Hawkeye pro career, his connections to this year’s Top 5 squad and his favorite memories from his time on campus. (0:00-26:00). Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton broke down the current state of B1G men’s hoops. (28:00-end)

First, Joshua Perry and Kenny Bell discussed their first year working together as “emerging talent” at Big Ten Network while connecting with audiences from their playing days and beyond on TV and social media. The duo also offered insights on the intersection of sports, culture and off-field issues in 2020. (1:48-1:10:54) Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton joined and reflected on how 2020 changed the sports world, broke down the CFP matchup between Clemson and Ohio State and updated other Big Ten football and basketball developments. (1:13:54-end)

Former Michigan head coach John Beilein joined to discuss his return to Big Ten Network, tell stories from his career in Ann Arbor and offer thoughts on this year’s college basketball season. (1:28-30:30) Then, Big Ten Network manager of research Harold Shelton joined to break down the B1G football and basketball seasons. (33:16-end)

Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News and B1G Network previews the college basketball season, breaks down the tiers within the Big Ten and offers a Final Four prediction. (1:30-36:15) Then, B1G Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton joins to go in-depth on the latest B1G football matchups and implications and concludes with a look at the first week of B1G basketball. (36:16-end)

Former Wisconsin Basketball player Vitto Brown (2013-17) updates us on his pro career since graduating from the Badgers, what life is like overseas during the pandemic and his interests outside of basketball. (1:17-37:00) Then, B1G Network anchor Mike Hall joined and discussed the launch of his new podcast for the network, On The Bench With Mike Hall. (39:10-1:00:38) Finally, B1G Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton caught us up on the state of B1G football and previewed Week 4’s must-see games. (1:01:40-end)

Charlotte Wilder of FOX Sports joined and discussed her journey from SB Nation to Sports Illustrated to FOX, shared her perception of college sports as a New Englander and small-college graduate before going through a crash course in B1G mascots and trivia. (1:36-35:04) Then, BTN Manager of Research Harold Shelton joined and discussed what we saw in Week 1 of B1G football and previewed what to look forward to in Week 2. (36:48-end)

SEC Network analyst Cole Cubelic joined and discussed his college football favorites from both the B1G and SEC, shared which B1G programs scare SEC fans the most and analyzed the first month of college football. (1:05-24:30) Then, BTN Manager of Research Harold Shelton chatted about the TV schedule unveiling, basketball schedule updates and more (25:40-end).

Former Ohio State basketball player David Lighty joined and discussed his decade of professional basketball, his memories from a golden era of Ohio State basketball and more. (0:00-34:45) Then, BTN Manager of Research Harold Shelton re-joined for his regular in-season segment to discuss the return of Big Ten football, the schedule reveal and basketball optimism. (36:30-end)

Former Wisconsin and NFL DB Marcus Cromartie joined and updated fans on his career since leaving Madison, shared how he stays active on social media and facilitates relevant discussions, offered some thoughts on the upcoming NFL season and reflected on his Badgers career coming from one of football’s famous families.

Former Rutgers basketball center C.J. Gettys joined and reflected on his graduate transfer year with as a Scarlet Knight during Steve Pikiell's first season. Gettys also provided updates on his hoops career overseas since leaving Rutgers and shared his perspective on the current team as a fan.

Former Michigan State and NFL running back Jeremy Langford joined the show to reflect on his favorite Spartan memories, discuss his NFL career, rank Chicago vs. Detroit pizza and more. (0:00-25:20) Then, former Northwestern volleyball player, BTN intern and host of Big Ten Volleytalk Emily Ehman joined the show to discuss her sports media and playing career, plus facing the uncertainty of the sports industry as a recent grad during a pandemic. (27:00-end)

Former Purdue guard Ryan Cline reflected on a Boilermaker career that included two Big Ten titles, a memorable NCAA tournament run to the Elite Eight and more before sharing some thoughts on Matt Painter and ranking the skills of his fellow shooting guards during his time in West Lafayette.

Former Penn State star QB Trace McSorley joined and reflected on his first year experience in the NFL, sharing a QB room with Lamar Jackson and RGIII, his favorite moments from his Penn State career and more.

Former Michigan basketball star and NBA vet Nik Stauskas joined and reflected on his professional basketball career to this point, discussed his favorite moments from his Wolverine career and more. (0:40-33:30) Then, BTN staffers Harold Shelton III and Bill Friedman joined Alex Roux to run through some personal "All-Decade" favorites from the past ten years of Big Ten sports. (35:00-end)

Former Ohio State basketball walk-on Joey Lane joined to discuss his podcast coverage of the upcoming TBT basketball tournament in Columbus and break down the bracket before reflecting on his days as a member of the Buckeye program.

New Illinois Football Director of High School Relations Ashton Washington joined the show and discussed taking on a trailblazing role during an unprecedented time, how the pandemic led to her current opportunity and how Lovie Smith has helped guide her during the first few weeks on the job.

BTN Manager of Research Harold Shelton, BTN anchor/reporter Coley Harvey and BTN football analyst Joshua Perry discuss racial injustice in America, their own personal experiences as black men and Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren's plans to address the divide.

Former Maryland basketball star, ACC Player of the Year and 7-year NBA vet Greivis Vasquez joined to discuss his path from Venezuela to the United States, his love for the Terps and stories from his career.