CHICAGO – The gigantic ring on Mike Gesicki's finger was a reminder of the season that was.
As the senior tight end talked and fidgeted with his memento from the Big Ten title game the discussion shifted to how this group, the one with a target on its back, is different than the one that toppled Wisconsin seven months ago in Indianapolis.
Tight end Mike Gesicki's Big Ten championship ring. - WAISS DAVID ARAMESH / FOR DKPS
James Franklin
Marcus Allen
Dwight Galt
Saquon Barkley
Chris Godwin
Chris Godwin
QUICK HITS
Andrew Nelson
Brendan Mahon
Nick Bowers
James Franklin during Big Ten media days. - WAISS DAVID ARAMESH / FOR DKPS
DaeSean Hamilton
Juwan Johnson
Calvin Johnson
Brandon Polk
Kam Carter
Tariq Castro-Fields
Journey Brown
D.J. Brown
Donovan Johnson
Lamont Wade
KJ Hamler
Damion Barber