Big 12 South
Big 12 South is part of Big 12 conference having 12 members from central USA. Big 12 conference was established in 1996 with Universities from Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. The conference is split in two divisions – a South Division consists of Oklahoma and Texas School and a North Division consisting of the balance six. Big 12 is a member of NCAA in Division 1 and FBS, with headquarters at Irving, Texas. Teams play football on eight conference games per season, five from the same division and three teams from the opposite division. Inter divisional play is on a “Three –on Three –Off”System. The Big 12 Championship between the champions of Big 12 North Division and Big 12 South division is held at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City since 1996, this year in 2009 it will be played at Cowboy Stadium at Arlington, Texas.
Big 12 South division Championship is held at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City since 1996. This year in 2009 it will be played at Cowboy Stadium at Arlington, Texas
University of Texas which is based at Austin, Texas has team called Texas Longhorns, which is number one team in Big 12 South standings for 2008 with an impressive record of 7-1 in conference and overall record of 12-1, in the polls it was number 3 team among Top 25. Texas Longhorns also defeated Ohio State in Fiesta Bowl. The team coach is Mack Brown 12 year in running with an excellent record of 115-26. The team with 12 wins in 2008 and with a rank in top five carries a responsibility to excel this year. Texas Longhorn store is an existing place to shop for Longhorns fans. Having missed out on last year on the Big 12 championship; the team needs to work hard to win the Big Championship this year against Kansas, which are the favorites to win. The return of Clot Mc Coy will make Texas Longhorns the finest offensive lineup in the Big 12.The Tailback needs some reliable workhorse. The team mascots are Bevo and Hook’em and the home ground is called Darrell K Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium.
Oklahoma Sooners team of University of Oklahoma is based at Norman, Oklahoma. The Mascots are called “Sooner Schooner” and “Boomer and Sooner” with home ground called Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Oklahoma Sooners are number two in Big 12 South standing with overall tally of 12-2 and conference tally of 7-1 in 2008 , in the polls the team was number 2 in Top 25 teams. They lost to Florida in BCS National Championship Game. Under Coach Bob Stoops for the last 11 years, they have an impressive record of 109-24. Oklahoma Sooners had nearly a dream run with 12 wins, thanks to quarter back Sam Bradford, Jermaine Gresham and Chris Brown. They have an excellent defensive lineup. Oklahoma Sooners are a team to watch for division, conference and national championship. They need to strengthen their offensive line-up though.
Texas Tech Red Raiders were at number three in 2008 Big 12 South standing with conference tally of 7-1 and overall 11-2 but lost to Mississippi in Cotton Bowl; in the polls the team was ranked number8 in Top 25 teams nationally. This team from Texas Tech University based in Lubbock, Texas has Rider Red and Masked Rider as their mascots. Texas Tech home ground is called Jones AT&T stadium. Texas Tech Red Rader store is the place to but gift for the Red Rider fans. The team coach for the last 10 years, Mike Leach has a good record of 76-39. The team is likely to have problem repeating last year’s performance. With departure of stars like Graham Harrell and Michael Crabtree quarterback position is likely to suffer. Will Taylor Potts fill the boot? This is yet to be seen and Texas Tech Red Rider performance will depend on a strong performance, especially from Quarterbacks.
Oklahoma State University is based in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The team is called Oklahoma State Cowboys with mascots “Pistol Pete” and “Bullet”. Their home ground is called Boone Pickens Stadium. Oklahoma State Cowboys with an overall tally of 8-4 and conference tally of 5-3 were fourth in 2008 standing of Big 12 South. The first three teams had conference tally of 7-1 showing the competition in this division. Oklahoma State lost to Oregon in Holiday Bowl. With Zac Robinson, Dez Bryant and Kendall Hunter the team should do better this year and improve its position. Oklahoma State store are exciting place to shop for gears and gifts. They need a consistent defense to do well in this season. The coach has got in veteran coordinator Bill Young to develop a better lineup. Whether Richetti Jones will help to shore up the defense is yet to be seen.
Baylor Bears team of Baylor University , Waco, Texas were fifth in 2008 standing of Big 12 South with an overall tally of 4-8 and conference tally of 2-6. The home ground is called Floyd Casey Stadium and the team mascots are “Judge and Bruiser”. Baylor Bears, in spite of its performance in 2008, is expected to do much better this season. Under the coach Art Briles, who is in second year as coach, the team is expected to show results. Baylor with quarter back Robert Griffin and a newcomer Terrance Ganaway make all the difference that this team needs to move up the tally. The team needs to have Defensive tackle strength; it may be with the help of Phil Taylor from Penn State. This is a team to watch and we might see this team having a good season. Baylor Bears store is where the fans go for gears and gift.
Texas A&M University at College Station, Texas has team called Texas A&M Aggies which is at the bottom of Big 12 South tables with record of 2-6 and 4-8 in 2008. The team mascot is “Reveille” and home ground is Kyle Field. Texas A&M Aggie store is an existing place for wide range of gears, apparels and gift. Texas A&M is making progress even after finishing last in 2008 season. They have made progress and collected better talents in form of the quarter back Jerrod Johnson, wide out Ryan Tannehil and Jeff Fuller. They also have some other players to watch like Von Miller ( Linebackers), Christine Miller , Cyrus Gray and Jon Tolliver. Texas A&M Aggies is definitely a team to watch in this very competitive division. Mike Sherman, their Coach in the second year will ensure that the team does much better than they did last year.
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