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INDIANAPOLIS -- Paul Chryst and James Franklin left the outside world behind Friday.As college football pundits debated whether two Big Ten teams should make the four-team playoff, the two coaches vying for a Big Ten championship Saturday night trained their attention on something less nebulous: Winning one more game.For No. 6 Wisconsin and No. 8 Penn State, its not the selection committee that matters right now. Its taking home the trophy and winning the title.The only thing that exists for us is Wisconsin and the Big Ten championship game, said Franklin, the Penn State coach. Im not going to sit here and make a case for us. Our whole focus will be on Wisconsin and getting ready for this game.That may sound good in the confines of a locker room or in a stadium decked out in cardinal and blue. Or at least until Sunday afternoon, when the playoff choices become final.But even inside Lucas Oil Stadium, its hard to move beyond the resumes of these teams.Wisconsin (10-2, No. 6 CFP) earned its fourth division crown in six years with six straight victories and by posting a 3-2 mark against top-10 teams. The only stumbles were a seven-point loss at No. 2 Michigan and an overtime loss to No. 2 Ohio State.I think one quality of this team that Ive appreciated a ton this year is their ability to make the most of the moment, Chryst said of his Badgers. Theyve done a good job of that. So I dont spend any time thinking about what youre asking about (the playoffs). Its not a big deal right now. Wed be doing this game and this team a real disservice if we didnt put all of our energy into it.Penn State (10-2, No. 7) is the surprise newcomer to championship weekend.It got here by winning eight straight since a 39-point drubbing at the hands of Michigan in late September. And while they only played one ranked team during that stretch, they did hand the Buckeyes their only loss of the season.Franklin declined several times to explain why his own team deserved to play for the national championship, though he did imply the Nittany Lions may have won the nations toughest division -- the Big Ten East.Hed just rather let the conference title make the case for him.Im not sure about resumes, what resumes have to do with the Big Ten championship game, Franklin said. I think to play for a Big Ten championship is a tremendous honor on its own and then to find a way to win this game and take that baby home would be great.Here are some other things to watch Saturday:INJURY WATCHPenn State running back Saquon Barkley looks good to go Franklin. Hes been drinking a lot of milk all week and orange juice and vitamin C, Franklin said before turning to a reference from The Karate Kid. We flew in Mr. Miyagi, hit him on the ankle with the hands.The bigger question will be Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook, who left last weeks game with a head injury and is questionable. If Hornibrook plays, Chryst will likely use his starter and backup Bart Houston. Otherwise, Houston will have to win it. Wisconsin also lists defensive lineman Conor Sheehy (right arm) as questionable.GETTING DEFENSIVEIn an era where gaudy offensive numbers and high-scoring games have become the norm, these teams are throwbacks -- relying heavily on the run and stout defenses. Wisconsin leads the nation with 21 interceptions, 11 in the past three weeks. Penn State finished fourth in the Big Ten in total defense and hasnt allowed a touchdown in its last two games.BACK HOME AGAINIndiana has been a fertile ground for both teams recently. The Badgers have won eight straight regular-season games against Purdue and Indiana and won two of the first three title games in Indy. Penn State, meanwhile, is making its third trip to the state since Oct. 29 when they routed Purdue 62-24. Two weeks later, they hung on for a 45-31 victory at Indiana.GETTING CLOSE?Wisconsin won the Big Tens inaugural title game 42-39 in 2011 and Michigan State drove for a late score to beat Iowa 16-13 last year. In between, the games have been mostly blowouts. This time, at least on paper, it looks like a more evenly matched contest -- one that may whip the large crowd into a frenzy Saturday night.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25Paul George Scarpe Nasa . But what about the officials? Every sport has officials and they also have stories about hard work and sacrifice but their accomplishments are seldom recognized by anyone outside their inner circle. Scarpe Basket Paul George . Pirlo limped out of Sundays 1-0 win over Udinese after just 13 minutes. 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You can easily three-putt that and come off with a sour taste in your mouth.Richard Bland, who held a one-shot lead after the second round, shot 69 and is alone in second place as the 43-year-old Englishman goes in search of his first victory on the European Tour.Bland stretched his lead to two shots thanks to birdies on the first two holes, but dropped his first shot of the week on the fourth after finding sand off the tee. Bland birdied the last hole, bbut not in nearly the same style as Noren.ddddddddddddYoure thinking you might actually get two back on him, Bland said about Norens putt on No. 18. He had a really tricky first putt, one you would probably three-putt more than most. Fair play to him, he holes it. Thats one of those where youve just got to say `Well done and come back fighting tomorrow.Peter Hanson (66), Tommy Fleetwood (68), Bernd Wiesberger (67) and Richard Sterne (67) were tied for third on 12 under and Lee Westwood was a shot further back after a 67, giving the former top-ranked player a chance to end a tough few weeks on a high.Westwood failed to win any of his three matches at the Ryder Cup as Europe lost 17-11 to the United States, before missing the cut at last weeks Dunhill Links Championship mainly thanks to a second-round 82. ' ' '