I frequently read there is bias in the star system. I agree. I thought it would be useful to report number of players drafted by each BIG school:
Ohio State - 12
Michigan State - 5
Penn State - 5
Nebraska - 4
Illinois - 3
Indiana - 3
Maryland - 3
Michigan - 3
Minnesota - 2
Northwestern - 2
Wisconsin - 2
Iowa - 1
Purdue - 1
Rudgers - 1
What does the data mean? I have a few thoughts:
1. Ohio State is at a different place, talent wise, than anyone else in the conference
2. The draft does not 'explain' the 2015 record for Iowa, Northwestern and Wisconsin.
3. Success in the Big 10 is about stringing together consecutive good recruiting classes; perhaps stability in coaches
4. Penn State and perhaps Nebraska had some good players but that individual talent did not translate to team wins
5. Aside from tOSU and Mich State, there isn't much difference between the rest of the conference
Ohio State - 12
Michigan State - 5
Penn State - 5
Nebraska - 4
Illinois - 3
Indiana - 3
Maryland - 3
Michigan - 3
Minnesota - 2
Northwestern - 2
Wisconsin - 2
Iowa - 1
Purdue - 1
Rudgers - 1
What does the data mean? I have a few thoughts:
1. Ohio State is at a different place, talent wise, than anyone else in the conference
2. The draft does not 'explain' the 2015 record for Iowa, Northwestern and Wisconsin.
3. Success in the Big 10 is about stringing together consecutive good recruiting classes; perhaps stability in coaches
4. Penn State and perhaps Nebraska had some good players but that individual talent did not translate to team wins
5. Aside from tOSU and Mich State, there isn't much difference between the rest of the conference
