Chris Ash has invested heavily in nutrition and Sports Science to catch up to other Big Ten programs, and it's Kenny Parker's job to run the show. Officially, Parker is Rutgers' strength and conditioning coordinator. Unofficially? He's much more than that. Meet the man who spends more time with the players than anyone else does.
Saturday
Michigan State at Maryland, 7:30 p.m. (BTN)
Spread: Minnesota by 17
Picks: Minnesota 31, Rutgers 10
Why? Playing with its backup quarterback last week, Minnesota enjoyed a 31-10 win at Maryland.