... many teams the start of conference play offers an opportunity to start anew after a hiccup or two in non-conference action. For others, the start of conference play has much more serious connotations.

For some coaches, the way their team performs this season in Big Ten play will go a long way to determining how secure their job will be once the season comes to an end.

For some coaches, another poor showing in a wide open Big Ten title race will only solidify the opinion of those who doubt and strengthen a case for dismissal.

These are the coaches who find themselves on the hot seat heading into the weekend's "new" season.

The coaches who must win or face the consequences.

 

1. Mark...

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