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Who's Defending the Big 12? Leadership Quiet, Teams Opting Out, Bowls Heating Up
The Big 12 is getting pushed around again — and the people who are supposed to defend this conference are nowhere to be found. In this episode, we dive into the baffling silence from Big 12 leadership during one of the most unfair stretches the league has faced. We break down why the conference deserves better, why transparency matters, and why fans are fed up. We also take a look at the growing trend of Big 12 teams opting out of bowl games — what's behind it, what it means for the conference, and whether new coaching hires are accelerating the decisions. Finally, we run through a full…
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