Holiday Over, Big 12 and New Commissioner Brett Yormark Moving Forward
There is no time to pause. After the Big Ten pounced last week on securing the Los Angeles market and erasing lines on the map, Yormark isn't waiting he's in full evaluation and possible action.
Report: Big 12 to Meet With Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah
Could we have another new-look Big 12 soon? According to reports from out west, the Big 12 is set to meet with Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah about possibly joining the conference.
Big 12 Football Media Days Coming July 13-14, RA's Big 12 Picks and All-Big 12 Ballot
The desert of late June and early July with a recruiting dead period, no college sports, and the anticipation of football is moving rapidly toward ending with Big 12 Media Days. Here's an early primer, including Robert Allen's Big 12 picks and All-Big 12 ballot.
Why Can't Realignment Be More Simple? Straight Numbers and Analytics Make it Easy
The numbers don't lie. If we are really trying to decide who is in and who isn't the numbers in two categories tell the truth.
Weiberg Speaks Carefully About Latest Conference Realignment and What's Shaking Now
Oklahoma State's athletics director Chad Weiberg spoke on Tulsa radio on Thursday after the "earthquake" in California that saw LA college football shift out of the Pac-12 east to the Big Ten.
Updated: Oregon and Utah Need A Place to Land, Time for New Commissioner to Get to Work
The shocking news that conference realignment is back for another summer blockbuster signals that new Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark might want to start work early.
Big 12 Makes it Official and Brett Yormark is New Commissioner
From first mention and rumor it took about 36 hours for former NBA Brooklyn Nets CEO and Roc Nation CEO Brett Yormark to be officially announced as the new Big 12 Commissioner.
No Announcement Yet, But Lots of Talk About Brett Yormark
It was the major story in Big 12 Country on Tuesday as Sports Illustrated's Ross Dellinger broke the story that Roc Nation COO Brett Yormark is the primary candidate to be the next Big 12 Commissioner. What to think?
Big 12 Targets COO of Jay Z's Roc Nation, Brett Yormark as New Commissioner
Multiple reports starting with Sports Illustrated have the Big 12 negotiating with Brett Yormark of Roc Nation as the new Big 12 Commissioner to be presented at the Big 12 Football Media Days.
Big 12 Releases Annual Revenue Distribution Numbers
The Big 12 is meeting for its annual meetings, where they announced the annual average distribution numbers for the 2021-22 fiscal year.
Finally, Some Well Deserved Recognition for Gundy
I truly believe that Oklahoma State fans have known they had a good football coach. Mike Gundy has overachieved at Oklahoma State even considering the upgrades in facilities. Now national media is coming around.
NCAA Division I Council Takes Action with Big 12 Effect and Portal Recovery
Not often in college football recently has the Big 12 Conference been labeled as leading the way, but today they did and Mike Gundy got his wish of evening up Portal losses
Editorial: College Athletics Future and If I Agree with Pete Thamel Check the Temp Below
I was working out in the gym and was reading a story on the future of college athletics by ESPN's Pete Thamel. I have a history with Thamel. Let's say we aren't buddies, but his story I agree with.
Maxwell, Elish Headline Cowgirl Softball's Big 12 Yearly Award Winners
Co-Pitcher of the Year Kelly Maxwell and first team all-conference performer Miranda Elish headlined a group of seven Oklahoma State honorees as the Big 12 announced its 2022 softball yearly awards today.
Mike Gundy Talks Big 12 Spring Meetings and Issues Discussed in Arizona
Oklahoma State head football coach Mike Gundy discussed what went on in Scottsdale, Ariz, at the Big 12 Spring Meetings. Transfer Portal, NIL, and the changing landscapes all included.
Gundy and Holgorsen Reunion in the Desert at Big 12 Spring Meetings
We had to use an old picture, but Gundy and Holgorsen were back together again at the Big 12 Spring Coaches Meetings in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Big 12 in Scottsdale for Spring Meeting with Heavy Agenda
Oklahoma State will have Chad Weiberg, Mike Gundy, Mike Boynton, and Jacie Hoyt at the Big 12 Conference Spring Meetings. There is much to discuss.
14-Team Big 12 for 2023-24 is Not New News
I don't know what rock that Jon Rothstein has been under but the Big 12 has been planning on a 14-team conference in 2023-24. The thought of that not happening was more on OU and Texas bolting early for the SEC and not the arrival of Cinciny, UCF, and Houston.
Big 12 Finally Hires a Consultant for Commissioner Search, Don't Believe Names Out There
The Big 12 is looking for a new commissioner to replace Bob Bowlsby. We hear that the thinking on the hire will be outside the box.
An Early Look at Big 12 Conference in Football Season
We'll do this again in July as the teams will likely have added a few more needed pieces, but with spring past the midway point and near finished at some schools, here are our picks.