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Big Ten breakdown
Ohio State moving up rankings fast, but keep an eye on Wisconsin
Originally Published: January 24, 2012
By
Jared Shanker | ESPN RecruitingNation
With national signing day just around the corner, here is a breakdown of how things are looking in the Big Ten. Schools are listed in alphabetical order, not in order of their rank in the conference.
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