Playing offense, not defense appears to be Big 12’s position in this realignment: Podcast
The Big 12 isn’t exactly sitting out this round of conference realignment but the league didn’t take a direct hit this time. The latest move, USC and UCLA leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten, has thrown the college sports landscape into another period of uncertainty.
What are the Big 12’s options here? The league expanded after last year’s announcement of Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC, and the conference could do the same again with remaining Pac-12 schools.
On today’s SportsBeat KC podcast, beat writer Kellis Robinett discusses how the Big 12 appears to be operating from a position of strength and not playing defense like it has in other rounds of realignment.
After a break, we preview Big 12 media days that happen in Arlington, Texas this week, and discuss the significance Kansas State’s latest football commitment, quarterback Avery Johnson.
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The question another school asked that led to Maize QB Avery Johnson picking K-State
K-State picked fifth, KU last in 2022 Big 12 Conference preseason football media poll
Winners & losers as college sports realignment sends USC, UCLA to Big Ten