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Big Ten Short StoriesFor every touchdown pass, goal, dunk, spike, kick-save, pin or home run you see on the screen, there is an untold story about the people who made these memorable plays possible.Going behind the scenes and beyond the highlight reels, we will bring you features on the people and places that make the Big Ten Conference special. Whether it's a feature on an amazing student-athlete, retired coach, or a fabled arena, this is the show tells their story. |
Week 11 Football - Top Plays
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:11:26 -0800
Catch the top plays of Week 11 Big Ten football action as picked by the Big Ten Network. (Big Ten Football, 11/09/08)
Magic Johnson and the Spartans
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:29:39 -0700
Big Ten Short Stories takes a look at the collegiate career of NBA legend Magic Johnson and his time with the Michigan State Spartans. (Michigan State Basketball, 07/23/08)
Preview: "Short Stories: Friends of Jaclyn"
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:14:22 -0700
Preview the emotional story of the Northwestern lacrosse team and the special relationship it has formed with a young fan in need. Catch the full episode at 7:30 p.m. ET on July 10. (Northwestern Lacrosse, 07/2008)
Lin Loring and Hoosier Tennis
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:58:35 -0700
A preview of Big Ten Short Stories (Episode 10), featuring Indiana tennis head coach Lin Loring. (Indiana Tennis, 06/25/08)
A Look Inside a Lacrosse Dynasty
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:20:55 -0700
A sneak preview of Big Ten Short Stories (Episode 9), featuring a behind-the-scenes look into a Northwestern lacrosse practice. (Northwestern Lacrosse, 06/25/08)
Michael and Max
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:18:56 -0700
A preview of Big Ten Short Stories (Episode 8), featuring Wisconsin Badger Michael Flowers and his biggest fan, Max. (Wisconsin Baskeball, 06/25/08)
Olympian Phelps And the Wolverines
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:14:17 -0700
A preview of Big Ten Short Stories (Episode 7), featuring a look at Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps and his ties to the Michigan swimming and diving program. (Michigan Swimming and Diving, 06./25/08)
The Toughest Basketball Arena
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:12:00 -0700
A preview of Big Ten Short Stories (Episode 5), featuring interviews with Big Ten basketball coaches and players talking about the toughest place to play in the Big Ten. (Big Ten Basketball, 06/25/08)
Badgers Head Down Under
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:10:19 -0700
A preview of Big Ten Short Stories (Episode 5), featuring a look at the Wisconsin women's basketball team's trip to New Zealand. (Wisconsin Basketball, 06/25/08)
The Cuisine of Illini J. Leman
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:08:42 -0700
A preview of Big Ten Short Stories (Episode), featuring a look into the bizarre diet of Fighting Illini LB J. Leman (Illinois Football, 06/25/08)
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Episode 2: Features include: the relationship between Indiana quarterback Kellen Lewis and his favorite target, wide receiver James Hardy, Purdue quarterback Curtis Painter tells us about his unique weightlifting regimen, Ohio State star Lara Dickenmann and her long journey to success on the pitch, and an all-access pass with two Big Ten football coaches at practice. | Episode 3: Features include: Ohio State wide receiver Brian Robiskie and the special relationship he has with his father, Purdue's Felicia Schroeder (who lost her hearing at a young age, but still plays soccer), a look at Wisconsin's women's volleyball team and their European trip this past summer, and the inspiring story of special spectators – an organization that partners with several big ten schools to bring seriously ill children to collegiate sporting events |
| Episode 4: Features include: Illinois linebacker J Leman and his peculiar eating habits, Penn State coach Coquese Washington, Justin Pines (who had the rare chance this fall to be a two-sport athlete – on the same day), the "definition" of a big ten basketball player, and a practice with Wisconsin's women's basketball team. |
Episode 5: Featured in this edition of Big Ten Short Stories: Ohio State kicker Ryan Pretorius – and his fascinating journey to Columbus from South Africa and an interview with Jane Hoeppner – the wife of late Indiana football coach Terry Hoeppner. |
Episode 6: Featured in this edition of Big Ten Short Stories: Minnesota point guard Emily Fox – and her amazing sport stacking ability and a feature on Kevin Coble – Northwestern's leading scorer who sat out the first semester this fall to help his ailing mother battle cancer. |
| Episode 7: Featured in this episode: Black History Month feature on the three African-American women's head basketball coaches in Big Ten, a day in the Life with NU wrestler Dustin Fox, a feature on how Michael Phelps (Olympic Champ) is a volunteer head coach for Michigan swimming and a feature on Minnesota hockey player Mike Howe and his special relationship with a young Gopher fan |
Episode 8: TK | Episode 9: Jim Abbott: The Michigan Years, NU Women's Lacrosse Wired up, Michigan Softball Wired up, a Joe Girardi featurem and a Greg Oden and Mike Conley feature. |
| Episode 10: The show included the "Friends of Jaclyn" feature, a Basil Kaaki feature, a Pat Schirk feature, and a Lin Loring feature. | Episode 100 "Best of Short Stories #1": An Emily Fox feature, Michael Flowers feature, J Leman Tours NYC feature, and the Kevin Coble feature. |
Episode 101 "Best of Short Stories #2": A Mike Howe/Allie Ray feature, a Felicia Schroeder feature, a Justin Pines feature, and a African-American Women's Basketball Coaches feature. |
