When you think about it, the concept makes sense. Journalists are paid to ask questions with the goal of receiving optimum feedback from their intended targets, regardless of how repetitive they may be. While most Q&A segments vary based on specific opponent and circumstance each week, there always seems to be one or two underlying themes which span the entire college football season and require every bit of game action to piece together. Below are DTI’s thoughts on the top Sunday Morning QB questions for each of the 11 Big-Ten teams. Coaches beware you are in for one brain-busting five-month headache… (Start with Media’s 2008 Preseason Top-3)

**Ohio State (11-2, 7-1)- Head Coach= Jim Tressel-
After losing back to back National Championship contests, regardless of their overall play this season, do you believe Ohio State deserves a third consecutive opportunity to participate in the BCS title game? Is it really fair to teams in the SEC or Big-12 who lose more games (conference championships) but play tougher schedules?

**Wisconsin (9-4, 5-3)- Head Coach= Bret Bielema-
While the Badgers have enjoyed a highly successful run over the past decade, their lack of appearances in BCS bowl games is a constant reminder of their inability to stand alone in the Big Ten Conference. What will it take, whether it is player or strategy based, to bring dominance to Madison on a consistent basis this year and beyond? How good is good enough?

**Illinois (9-4, 6-2)- Head Coach= Ron Zook- In 2007, it was the running attack of RB Rashard Mendenhall combined with the improvement of sophomore QB Isiah “Juice” Williams which helped produce one of the more successful season’s in Illinois football history. However, with Mendenhall in the NFL and a slew of unproven backs being thrust into game action, how successful can the Illini’s offense be this season with a stronger emphasis on the passing game? Is their defense strong enough to win games in which they could potentially score fewer points?
**Michigan (9-4, 6-2)- Head Coach= Rich Rodriguez-
The spread offense is only as good as the players of which it consists. While recruiting has begun to bring in athletes specifically suited for this style of attack, this season Michigan will have to make the most of this situation. With that being said, who needs to play well for the offense to be successful? Where have you seen improvements and what specifically needs to be adjusted? Can this team contend for the Big Ten title this season?

*Bonus Question- Over the past seven years, coach Jim Tressel has enjoyed great success against the University of Michigan (6-1). How important is it for the maize and blue to break the trend this season and regain some momentum in college football’s greatest rivalry?

**Penn State (9-4, 4-4)- Head Coach= Joe Paterno-
Although Penn State has produced on the field over the past few seasons, it has been their off the gridiron issues which have begun to make national headlines. What would you say to those people who believe it is time for a healthy change in State College? If the problems persist, would you step down from your head coaching position in favor of someone highly qualified, possibly already on staff?

**Michigan State (7-6, 3-5)- Head Coach= Mike Dantonio-
With Michigan undergoing a major face lift and several other teams coming into the season with serious question marks, the time is now for the Spartans to make their run at Big Ten title contention and national recognition. MSU has often received the reputation for being strong starters and slow finishers. What have you seen from the team as a whole thus far which would make you believe this could actually be their year? Are they actually talented enough on both sides of the football to play 60 minutes with California and top conference opponents?

**Purdue (8-5, 3-5)- Head Coach= Joe Tiller- It is no secret Purdue likes to use their potent air attack led by Curtis Painter to outscore their opponents on the field. Over the past few seasons however, their defense has crumbled against tougher foes as has their record. In your final season, what adjustments have you been instilling on the stopper side, so that the Boilermakers can field a more balanced football squad and in turn, bring more success to future seasons?

** Iowa (6-6, 4-4)- Head Coach= Kirk Ferentz-
A truth too well-known to Hawkeye City over the past few seasons has been the lack of quality games played by Iowa when entering conference play. With the athletic department and alumni base growing increasing impatient, the time is now to start to build the program back to where it once was. With an anemic offense last season and the loss of several key defensive players, does this team have what it takes to compete on a weekly basis and possible stay in the upper half of the Big Ten? Is there a true sense of urgency to comeback this year or is this rebuilding simply a common occurrence for even the most stories of teams?

**Indiana (7-6, 3-5)- Head Coach= Bill Lynch-
Last season was magical and provided a bit of joy for a program which lost so much with the sudden death of coach Terry Hoeppner. Now Hoosier fans have decided they want to be a football team which can be competitive on a yearly basis. With Kellen Lewis working his way back to starting QB, Marcus Thigpen penciled in at RB, several WR’s ready to step in for departed James Hardy and a defensive star in DE Greg Middleton, how confident are you in your football team making back to back bowl appearances? How will you make this a growing trend?

**Northwestern (6-6, 2-5)- Head Coach= Pat Fitzgerald- This is a team which has gotten consistently better in the two years after you took over as head coach for the late Randy Walker. With that being said, when you walk onto the field every Saturday, do you finally feel this has become your Wildcats team or are there still many aspect which mirror the man who so proudly wore the black and purple? In looking at 2008, the offense features an exciting no-huddle based attack and the defense returns many of its members from last year’s .500 level team, is NWU setting themselves up for a few potential upsets in 08′ and the potential for making a bowl game? Is this still too much to ask from this program?

**Minnesota (1-11, 0-8)- Head Coach= Tim Brewester-
When a division one program wins only one game in a football season which included loses to North Dakota State and Bowling Green State University, something is undoubtedly wrong. A year later, what is the status of the football program? How will this team improve drastically on both sides of the football in hopes of reversing one of the worst seasons in Golden Gophers history? What are you looking for as a head coach, other than QB and DE, are all other positions up for grabs during the year?