This undated image provided, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, by Big 10 Inch Team shows the compressed-air cannon that the "Big 10 Inch Team" from Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey will use this weekend in Moab, Utah, to shoot a 10-pound pumpkin. The team hopes to set a new Guinness World Record by launching a pumpkin farther than 4,500 feet. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

This undated image provided, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, by Big 10 Inch Team shows the compressed-air cannon that the "Big 10 Inch Team" from Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey will use this weekend in Moab, Utah, to shoot a 10-pound pumpkin. The team hopes to set a new Guinness World Record by launching a pumpkin farther than 4,500 feet.

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  2. Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel, center, smiles as he addresses the crowd as his Big Ten champion football team was recognized at halftime of the Ohio State-Eastern Michigan NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio.
  3. Ohio State running back Dan Herron celebrates victory over Michigan as he leaves the field with a rose between his teeth following their NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Michigan November 21, 2009. Ohio State defeated Michigan 21-10, clinching an outright Big Ten title and will play in the Rose Bowl.
  4. In this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, photo, Michigan State linebacker Greg Jones celebrates a tackle for a loss during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in East Lansing, Mich. Jones was named Big Ten defensive player of the year by the media.
  5. COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 14: Offensive lineman George Makridis #56 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates the Buckeyes' 27-24 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes with a rose in his mouth at Ohio Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State will represent the Big Ten Conference in the Rose Bowl.
  6. Ohio State players and fans celebrate after a 27-24 overtime win over Iowa in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. The victory assures the Buckeyes a share of the Big Ten title and a trip to the Rose Bowl.
  7. Ohio State cornerback Kurt Coleman (4) celebrates with rose after Ohio State's 27-24 overtime win over Iowa in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. The victory assures the Buckeyes a share of the Big Ten title and a trip to the Rose Bowl.
  8. Ohio State defensive end Jonathan Newsome celebrates with a rose after a 27-24 overtime win over Iowa in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. The victory assures the Buckeyes a share of the Big Ten title and a trip to the Rose Bowl.
  9. In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 photo, Penn State coach Joe Paterno walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in State College, Pa. Ohio State won 24-7. Ohio State got over its big-game blues by beating up on Penn State. There's little time to rest, though: Iowa is coming to the Horseshoe next with first place in the Big Ten on the line.
  10. In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 photo, Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor passes the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in State College, Pa. Ohio State won 24-7. Ohio State got over its big-game blues by beating up on Penn State. There's little time to rest, though: Iowa is coming to the Horseshoe next with first place in the Big Ten on the line.
  11. In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 photo, Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark (17) hands off to running back Evan Royster (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in State College, Pa. Ohio State won 24-7. Ohio State got over its big-game blues by beating up on Penn State. There's little time to rest, though: Iowa is coming to the Horseshoe next with first place in the Big Ten on the line.
  12. In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 photo, Ohio State coach Jim Tressel walks the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in State College, Pa. Ohio State got over its big-game blues by beating up on Penn State. There's little time to rest, though: Iowa is coming to the Horseshoe next with first place in the Big Ten on the line.
  13. In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, photo, Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark (17) looks to pass as Ohio State defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) moves in during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa. Ohio State won 24-7. Ohio State got over its big-game blues by beating up on Penn State. There's little time to rest, though: Iowa is coming to the Horseshoe next with first place in the Big Ten on the line.
  14. In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 photo, Penn State Coach Joe Paterno stands with his players before taking the field for an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in State College, Pa. Ohio State won 24-7. Ohio State got over its big-game blues by beating up on Penn State. There's little time to rest, though: Iowa is coming to the Horseshoe next with first place in the Big Ten on the line.
  15. In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 photo, Ohio State coach Jim Tressel exhales as he walks the field during warm-ups before an NCAA college football game against Penn State in State College, Pa. Ohio State won 24-7. Ohio State got over its big-game blues by beating up on Penn State. There's little time to rest, though: Iowa is coming to the Horseshoe next with first place in the Big Ten on the line.
  16. Purdue's Robbie Hummel talks to the media during the Big Ten basketball media day in Rosemont, Ill., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009.

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