All this week, Josh Moyer and I will offer our picks on who will lead the Big Ten in several individual statistical categories this fall. Today's Take Two looks at who will be this year's leader in tackles in 2016.
Take 1: Brian Bennett
Tackle totals can sometimes be misleading. They can signify that a defensive player is always making plays ... or they can result from a weaker defense that often needs a last-gasp measure. For example, two of last year's top tacklers in the Big Ten -- Illinois safety Clayton Fejedelem and Rutgers linebacker Steve Longa -- played for teams that had trouble stopping opponents at times.