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    Conference preview: Big Ten

    September 11, 2009

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    2009-10 outlook

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    Predicted champion: Illinois

    Predicted player of the year: Kevin Foley, Penn State

    Predicted freshman of the year:Ross Frankenberg, Illinois

    NCAA Regional bound: Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio State

    Team on the rise: Iowa--The Hawkeyes played two freshmen and two sophomore at nationals last May. Got to like the experience they gained moving forward.

    Biggest question mark: Indiana--Alex Martin emerged as a solid player last season, but he'll have to step up even more now that Jorge Campillo has graduated.

    Wouldn't surprise me to see: Michigan build momentum off its Final 4 finish at nationals last spring and contend for the conference title.

    Would shock me to see: Illinois win less than five tournament titles in 2009-10. The Illini have a deep roster and a "reasonable" schedule.

    __2008-09 Accolades

    Team champions:__ Illinois

    Player of the year: Jorge Campillo, Indiana

    Freshman of the year: Eric Chun, Northwestern

    Coach of the year: Mike Small, Illinois

    Big Ten medalist: Eric Chun, Northwestern

    __All-Big Ten First team:

    __Jorge Campillo, Indiana

    Chris DeForest, Illinois*

    Kevin Foley, Penn State*

    Bo Hoag, Ohio State*

    Scott Langley, Illinois*

    Alex Martin, Indiana*

    __2009-10 predicted finish:

    __1. Illinois

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    2009-10 outlook

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    Predicted champion: Purdue

    Predicted player of the year: Maude-Aimee LeBlanc, Purdue

    Predicted freshman of the year: Laura Gonzalez-Escallon, Purdue

    NCAA Regional bound: Purdue, Michigan State, Ohio State, Iowa

    Team on the rise: Ohio State--Transfer Allie White and freshman Rachel Rohanna come in just as the Buckeyes seem to be rebounding from a couple lean seasons.

    Biggest question mark: Purdue--Had a lot of solid players behind Maria Hernandez, but are they ready to take over now that the four-year standout has graduated?

    Wouldn't surprise me to see: The player-of-the-year race come down to the outcome of the Big Ten Championship.

    Would shock me to see: Anyone not playing for Purdue or Michigan State to win the POY race.

    __2008-09 Accolades

    Team champions:__ Purdue

    Player of the year: Maria Hernandez, Purdue

    Freshman of the year: Vicky Villanueva, Ohio State

    Coach of the year: Devon Brouse, Purdue

    Big 12 medalist: Maria Hernandez, Purdue; Maude-Aimee LeBlanc, Purdue

    __All-Big 12 First team:

    __Maria Hernandez, Purdue

    Thea Hoffmeister, Purdue*

    Laura Kueny, Michigan State*

    In Hong Lim, Ohio State*

    __2009-10 predicted finish:

    __1. Purdue

    Monday's conference preview: Pac-10