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Loss of Bryant dooms OSU's South Division title hopes

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...17 receptions for 323 yards and four touchdowns so far this season. He was arguably -- along with Michael Crabtree -- the Big 12's best receiver last season as a sophomore when he caught 87 passes...

Blog | October 07, 2009

Record-breaking nine bowl teams predicted for Big 12

Tim Griffin, Big 12

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin It's been a long time between bowl trips for Baylor. The Bears' last bowl trip came in 1994 when they wer...

Blog | August 11, 2009

The Big 12 South's flagship programs

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...its equal after earning the nickname "Quarter Miler U" and producing Olympic gold medalists like Michael Johnson, Darold Williamson and Jeremy Wariner. But Mulkey's team has been a consistent player nationally...

Blog | March 27, 2009

Tim's mailbag: Why doesn't Notre Dame play Big 12 teams?

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...a Big 12 opponent was in 2001, when Nebraska beat the Irish, 27-10, in Lincoln, Neb. Michael from Huntsville, Ala., writes: Here's something from your recent article about Mike Leach in regards...

Blog | February 20, 2009

What to watch at Big 12 spring practices

Tim Griffin, Big 12

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin The Big 12 should again be loaded in 2009. And the spring will feature several key positional battles and holes t...

Blog | February 13, 2009

Remembering the player who caught 'The Texas Special'

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...plays I have ever seen," Texas coach Darrell Royal said at the time. McLean produced some Michael Crabtree-like numbers in the game that were unusual for the era -- 13 catches for 250 yards...

Blog | February 11, 2009

AT&T Cotton Bowl: Texas Tech (11-1) vs. Mississippi (8-4)

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...in his final college game. And it could be the final game for 2007 Biletnikoff Award winner Michael Crabtree, who grew up in Dallas and is strongly considering declaring for the NFL draft. Those homecomings...

Blog | December 07, 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

Breaking down the Big 12 South

Tim Griffin, ESPN.com

Take a look at what Big 12 South questions were answered this spring and what problems linger heading into the fall.

Story | Conversation | May 12, 2008

Big 12 roundup: Recruiting, Reesing, Red Raiders and more

Tim Griffin, ESPN.com

Rules Of Attraction With spring practices complete across the Big 12, the focus shifts from the current players to the future ones. A huge change in ...

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

Tim Griffin, ESPN.com

...want and can handle what we are asking them." The return of QB Graham Harrell and WR Michael Crabtree will provide an enviable starting point for an offense that loses only one starter. But the...

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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

Quarterback stability, coaching changes key to Big 12 spring practices

Tim Griffin, ESPN.com

Take a quick look at the position battles, coaching changes and other key factors to pay attention to during spring practices around the Big 12.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2008

A look around the Big 12

Tim Griffin, Special to ESPN.com

How will Big 12 teams fare in their bowl games? Can new coaches make a difference at Nebraska and Texas A&M? Our Big 12 notebook addresses those questions and more.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 12, 2007

Texas battling injuries, fighting for BCS bid

Tim Griffin, Special to ESPN.com

From Texas coach Mack Brown's lobbying against the two-team-per-conference BCS bowl rule to Kansas' focus to the rest of the Big 12's chances for becoming bowl eligible, the conference is covered here.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 14, 2007