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Those Big 12 villains you love to hate

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...career record of 21-3-1 against the Buffaloes during his coaching stint from 1973-97. Iowa State Cyclones Current villain: Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing has thrown seven career TDs against the Cyclones and beaten...

Blog | August 17, 2009

Record-breaking nine bowl teams predicted for Big 12

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...the last four seasons under Hawkins, making his seat extremely toasty this winter. Prediction: Independence Bowl. Iowa State Cyclones: Best case: The Cyclones become the surprise story of the conference as Austen Arnaud immediately blossoms...

Blog | August 11, 2009

My Big 12 media day musings

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...when they arrived. The only team that came dressed in their coats and ties were the Kansas State Wildcats. They might reconsider in the future -- or at least let the players show a little originality...

Blog | July 31, 2009

Big 12 lunch links: Clemons headed to Colorado

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...Trotter reports. The Omaha World-Herald profiles new Iowa State strength coach Yancy McKnight, who it terms might be the key for respectability for the Cyclones' football program. Dustin Eskew of China Springs...

Blog | May 21, 2009

What to watch at Big 12 spring practices

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...after their struggles last season and the arrival of heralded recruit Zach Grossnickle in the fall. Iowa State Cyclones Spring practice begins: March 24 Spring game: April 18 What to watch: Paul Rhoads' early...

Blog | February 13, 2009

Day-after Big 12 analysis

Tim Griffin, Big 12

    AP Photo/Chris O'Meara   Bob Stoops and the Oklahoma Sooners lost again in a BCS title game Thursday ni...

Blog | January 09, 2009

Big 12 links: Tech shelves Leach's contract talks

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...kind of like Switzer's mentioning his old QB Turner Gill in the show's dialogue. Oklahoma State will be the first team in the conference to kick off practice, beginning this afternoon in Stillwater...

Blog | July 31, 2008

Big 12 North putting dent in South's dominance

Tim Griffin, ESPN.com

The Big 12 South has dominated the conference for the better part of the past decade. But in 2007, the North swung back -- and with Missouri and Kansas ready for prime time, it appears conference balance may be in the cards.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2008

Running games take a backseat to pass-happy offenses in Big 12

Tim Griffin, ESPN.com

Remember when the Big 12 used to feature the best running backs in the nation? With spread offenses sprouting up everywhere, the running game has become an afterthought, writes Tim Griffin.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2008

Despite criticism, Big 12 will keep current revenue sharing model

Tim Griffin, ESPN.com

The Big 12 does not share its revenue equally among its schools, and that apparently will continue for the foreseeable future, writes Tim Griffin.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2008

Big 12 a big winner during BCS era

Tim Griffin, ESPN.com

After early growing pains, the Big 12 is a BCS power conference. Tim Griffin looks at the conference's best teams, players, games and moments.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2008

Big 12 roundup: Sooners, Jayhawks struggle offensively in spring games

Tim Griffin, ESPN.com

No Offense Spring games typically are vanilla affairs that don't feature much in the way of diverse offensive philosophy. In addition, defenses have ...

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Big 12 roundup: Prince has Kansas State working nights

Tim Griffin, ESPN.com

Working On Night Moves Kansas State coach Ron Prince has been around college students long enough to know their nocturnal habits. Kansas State...

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Big 12 roundup: Ruffin it, QB races and Australian rules

Tim Griffin, ESPN.com

...It will be McNeill's third opportunity as a coordinator after earlier stints calling defenses at Appalachian State and UNLV. "I'm familiar with the job and I'm excited about the opportunity," he said...

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Daniel, Maclin make Tigers an early favorite

Tim Griffin, ESPN.com

Five teams appear to have a legitimate shot at the conference crown, but Missouri and Oklahoma enter spring practice atop the Big 12 power rankings.

Story | Conversation | February 21, 2008