CFP Board of Managers Votes to Expand, Former Big 12 Commish Bob Bowlsby Must Be Smiling
The CFP expansion to 12 teams in on and Bob Bowlsby seems to be enjoying more success and gaining more credibility in his post administrative days as he did his last year in the Big 12.
Weiberg Talks Steps Back to Normalcy and How OSU is Surging and Doing it Right with NIL
Two collectives and they are set up to do it correctly within NCAA rules and general expactations. Athletics director Chad Weiberg is happy with Oklahoma State's position.
Big 12 Meetings Begin on Thursday, but Some FOMO with SEC Spring Meetings
The "fly on the wall" wish of the decade is going on in Destin. Florida; and as dramatic as Big 12 Spring Meetings could be, nothing like the SEC football coaches meeting.
Could It Help Big 12 and Pac-12 to Negotiate Media Rights as Consortium
The SEC got a huge wad of cash coming from ESPN. Now NBC is in line with FOX to pay the Big Ten handsomely. The Big 12 and Pac-12 need help. Can they find it in each other?
ESPN Features Gundy and Oklahoma State in Exam of Big 12 Future
ESPN Plus and senior ESPN writer Adam Rittenberg interviewed Mike Gundy and others in an examination of the future success of the Big 12 Conference in football.
Bob Bowlsby and Baylor's Dave Aranda Comment on Big 12 Championship/Broyles Award Bowl
It's a chess match that will go a long way toward deciding the Big 12 Championship Game as two of the five Frank Broyles Award finalist in Oklahoma State's Jim Knowles and Baylor's Jeff Grimes match football wits.
FAQs on the New Alignment of the Big 12
Frequently asked questions with regards to the new alingment of the Big 12 bringing in BYU, Cincinnati, Central Florida, and Houston.
Report: BYU, Cincinnati, Houston & UCF Could Receive Big 12 Invites This Month
According to a report by Brett McMurphy, BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF could receive Big 12 invites as early as this month.
Report: Bob Bowlsby To Meet With Pac-12 Commissioner To Discuss Possible Conference Merger
According to a report from Max Olson of The Athletic, Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby is set to meet with Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff to discuss a scheduling alliance and a possible merger of the two conferences.
Where Do We Stand Now? Oklahoma State Is in a Good Position but Not Home Free
We are to the end of the first full week since the news broke that Texas and Oklahoma were leaving the Big 12 and heading for the Southeastern Conference. Where does OSU stand and what does the future look like?
Pokes Report Podcast No. 10: Bob Bowlsby-ESPN News, Cowboy Football Recruiting Update
Wednesday afternoon brought a new layer to the OU-Texas to the SEC discusses as Bob Bowlsby and the Big 12 Conference sent a cease and desist letter to ESPN. Pokes Report discusses that, as well as a Cowboy football recruiting update.
Big 12/Bowlsby See ESPN as the Culprit and Has Sent "Cease and Desist" Order
The Big 12 has made a move, taken a shot, and it is not at another Power Five Conference, not at the schools that are defecting from it's membership, the Big 12 is taking a swing at ESPN.
Big 12/Bowlsby Issue Statement, but Those Statements Are Becoming Hollow
In what is now becoming a series of statements it is becoming much harder to take the Big 12 seriously. The time for action was long ago and now saving the league may not be possible.
Big 12 Executive Committee Meets With Oklahoma and Texas With Offer
The Big 12 Executive Committee met on Sunday afternoon with the Presidents from Oklahoma and Texas. It sounds like the meeting was to offer them more money, but I'm not sure if the rest are in agreement.
Offering Oklahoma and Texas More Was Discussed, but Not Agreed Upon
CBS Sports is reporting that the Big 12 has discussed offering Oklahoma and Texas greater shares of conference television, postseason, bowl, and conference championship game revenue, but Pokes Report sources told us not everybody agreed.
Oklahoma State President Shrum Goes Social Media With Her Disappointment in OU
Is it emotional? The upheaval of the Big 12 Conference? The answer would be absolutely and Oklahoma State University new President Dr. Kayse Shrum showed some of hers on social media.
It's Over! SEC Source: "It Is Not If, but When We Add Oklahoma and Texas."
It sure looks like the Big 12 will soon be less than 10. The SEC conference call reportedly has cleared the way for the Sooners and Longhorns to join that conference. Now what for Oklahoma State.