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No. 22 Baylor | No. 24 North Carolina | Top 25No. 23: IowaLast Season: 12-2?(8-0 Big Ten West)The Hawkeyes rode their luck last year to come within seconds of securing a playoff spot. Luck might not be with them in 2016, but they might not need it. Iowa is a much stronger team, with one of the conferences best defensive tackle duos in Nathan Bazata and Jaleel Johnson, who along with middle linebacker Josey Jewell combined for 213 tackles. Iowas five Big Ten road opponents went a combined 10 -- 30 in conference play last year -- the Hawkeyes take on all of their toughest opponents at home. Fans can look forward to double-digit wins.Iowas chances to win each game 09.03 vs. Miami (Ohio): 94.7% 09.10 vs. Iowa State: 85.2% 09.17 vs. North Dakota State: 83.3% 09.24 @ Rutgers: 66.3% 10.01 vs. Northwestern: 72.1% 10.08 @ Minnesota: 66.6% 10.15 @ Purdue: 67.4% 10.22 vs. Wisconsin: 56.4% 11.05 @ Penn State: 44.0% 11.12 vs. Michigan: 33.7% 11.19 @ Illinois: 73.4% 11.25 vs. Nebraska: 52.8%Key returning players like QB C.J. Beathard, CB Desmond King and LB Josey Jewell should help the Hawkeyes stay near the top of the Big Ten West Division, but think more like 9-3 than another magical 12-0 season. -- Brian BennettA second straight undefeated regular season might be pushing it for these Hawkeyes but, with Beathard and returning Thorpe winner King, a 9-3 season shouldnt be a problem. Iowa should remain in the conference title race until the very end. -- Josh MoyerSave for a November visit from Michigan, there once again arent a ton of roadblocks on Iowas schedule for 2016. An undefeated season will be hard to reproduce, but Beathard returns to lead an offense that is capable of going 10-2 and winning the West again. -- Dan MurphyIowa is the Big Ten West favorite because of both its talent and a forgiving schedule. Another perfect regular season is a stretch, but the Hawkeyes finish 10-2 and reach the Big Ten title game for a second straight year. -- Jesse TempleThe schedule once again sets up favorably for the Hawkeyes, so it might be a good idea nationally to prepare for another Kirk Ferentz run to the division title in the Big Ten West after an 11-1 regular season. ?-- Austin WardNo. 22 Baylor | No. 24 North Carolina | Top 25 George Blanda Womens Jersey . Badenhop was 2-3 with a 3.47 ERA in 63 relief appearances for Milwaukee this season. He is 18-20 in his career with three saves and a 3. 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Organizers poked a little fun at the now-infamous opening ceremony gaffe that saw only four out of five snowflakes open up into rings, leaving the Olympics logo one ring short.With a brand new goalie on board and the NHL Draft just days away, its a busy time of year for Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Dave Nonis. Speaking to Dave Naylor on TSN Drive on TSN Radio 1050 on Tuesday afternoon, Nonis reflected on how goalie Jonathan Bernier will fit into the Leafs plans going forward. "From our standpoint, it was the excitement about bringing in another top young goaltender into the organization and have Jonathan and James (Reimer) together," explained Nonis. "I think it gives us probably, in my opinion, one of the top two punches of potential in the National Hockey League." Nonis was asked if he believed that a possible battle for playing time between Bernier and Reimer could cause some tension for the club. "Well I think thats always a risk at any position. Its a situation where we feel we have two guys with great potential and great character and theres no reason why they cant both compete hard for that job and push as hard as they can to keep control of the net," said Nonis. So how did Reimer take the news that Bernier was joining the club? "(He was) professional. I think he was a little bit...I wouldnt say shocked but surprised that we brought a similar player in. I think he was thinking we would have more of an established older guy join him. "(But) if you look at the goaltenders that are available right now there wasnt a good fit for us. James understands that. He doesnt expect to come in here and have anything given to him. He wants to come in here and keep the net himself and thats what we expect out of him." While Nonis admits that no player inn untouchable, he says the club has no plans to move Reimer at this point.dddddddddddd "When we (made this trade), the thinking was you would have both (Bernier and Reimer) here at training camp and battling it out for the opening night starting position. Nonis and Naylor also discussed other parts of the team that the general manager would like to improve upon. "Down the middle is what championship teams are built with and watching the final four teams and the final two gives you a pretty good example of what you need to follow," explained Nonis. "If we can strengthen our centre position and continue to add some guys on the back end we would do it. "Really, that hasnt changed (for us), and most other teams are looking at the same things, so those are the hardest positions to find. Nonis discussed the changing dynamic of making moves in the first off-season of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement. "There are more people now than usual that are looking to do a deal, but because the (salary) cap is going down its more difficult to complete one. There are going to be a lot of options, but most teams have limited cap space. It will be a moving target between now and the start of free agency." Nonis also addressed the clubs wish to attempt to keep potential unrestricted free agent Tyler Bozak. "Its a function of making (Bozak) fit within a falling cap, and we have a little bit of time left to do that. Were going to see if we can get him signed by July 5th, but if we cant were going to have to re-allocate those dollars and try to find another solution," said Nonis. ' ' '