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The Big 12 never seems interested in giving us a quiet week.
Ari Temkin joins me on Show Pony Live to sort through a conference where the race on the field is only part of the story. We get into Utah, BYU, Texas Tech, the Baylor coaching opening, and the people holding the power behind the scenes.
Why not Utah? We talk about the Utes’ place in this race and the opportunity in front of them as we head into Week 9.
How does BYU respond? A loss changes the conversation in a hurry. We discuss the Cougars and where they go from here.
And who’s really calling the shots at Texas Tech? Cody Campbell’s influence raises some fascinating questions about money, expectations, and power in college football. When someone invests that much in a program, how much say comes with it? And what happens when the results don’t match the investment?
Then there’s Baylor’s coaching opening. We discuss the job, the expectations, and where the Bears fit in a league where everybody sees a path to winning—and nobody wants to be patient.
That’s part of what makes this conference so much fun to cover. Opportunity is everywhere. So is pressure.
Ari is always a great guy to kick this stuff around with. If you follow the Big 12—or just enjoy trying to make sense of this wonderfully chaotic sport—come hang out with us.
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