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Big Ten recruiting blitz: Big names on the board

Numbers are tight for Nebraska and other Big Ten teams in the 2012 class, but the Cornhuskers hope to add big names such as Andrus Peat before signing

• Josh Helmholdt

Midwest wrap: Best of Ohios top teams

Pickerington (Ohio) Central DB Sebastian Smith lost the Division I state championship game last weekend, but Smith did everything possible to bring ho

• Josh Helmholdt

Midwest wrap: Kalis is college-ready

Lakewood (Ohio) St. Edward OT Kyle Kalis leads Rivals.com analyst Josh Helmholdt's list of top performers from games he scouted over the weekend.

• Josh Helmholdt

Svetina heading to the MAC

Brunswick (Ohio) St. Ignatius linebacker Mike Svetina camped at several schools in the region and beyond this summer before deciding that he knows whe

• Mike Farrell

Svetina confident Cats will rebound

In 2010, Cleveland St. Ignatius finished 4-6 overall to miss the playoffs for the first time in 23 seasons. Junior safety/linebacker Mike Svetina is c

• Steve Hare