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Spring roundup: Checking in on the Leaders Division

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Spring roundup: Checking in on the Leaders Division

• Brian Rosenthal
• Apr 11, 2013
• Apr 11, 2013 Updated Jun 1, 2013
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While Ohio State's Urban Meyer (left) and Nebraska's Bo Pelini won't get a regular-season meeting this year, the two may see their teams meet up in the Big Ten Championship Game.

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Brian Rosenthal

The Big Ten Conference spring football teleconference was held this week, with the head coach and one player from each school participating.

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