Conference chatter

Texas being punished by Big 12’s reputation; ChatterTV week 8 picks

For my week 8 Big 12 football picks, check out the latest episode of ConferenceChatterTV: The national perception of the Big 12's ability to light up the scoreboard is hurting the University of Texas football team this season. Texas recently dropped from No. 2 to No. 3 in the ...

Surplus of Big 12 surprises in week 7

I find it difficult to believe the Big 12 North is anything more than an average division — at best — after this weekend's slate of football games. For more on this idea, plus my reaction on Texas beating Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry, check out the latest edition of ...

Greatest college football rivalry likely depends on whom you talk to

We're three days away from the Big 12 South game of the year between Oklahoma and Texas. As usual, I'd like your opinion. Who will prevail at the Cotton Bowl? For my analysis of the Red River rivalry, and the rest of my week 7 picks around the Big 12, check out the latest edition of ...

Which team has more to look forward to: Kansas or Nebraska?

Which college football fan has more reason to be optimistic: the one in Lawrence or the one in Lincoln, Neb.? Check out the latest edition of ConferenceChatterTV to continue to think about it: A glance at some of the basic pros and cons of Kansas and Nebraska will illustrate the ...

Nebraska or Missouri? Plus, Big 12 WR team rankings

An intriguing Big 12 North battle will take place at 8 p.m. Thursday night: Nebraska (3-1) at Missouri (4-0). I want to know who everyone's taking. Feel free to post your score prediction below. My prediction: Nebraska 28, Missouri 27. For more analysis on Thursday night's game, along ...

Excessive celebration calls getting ridiculous

I've never been one to complain about the refs in college football. I can recall countless situations where either my friends or fans I came across in conversation made excuses for their teams losing by pinning it on the refs. Usually in these instances, bitterness took control and common ...

Big 12 not as elite as last year

It's time to pretend you're on vacation anywhere out of the country for the following scenario. There's no need to take cost into consideration because this is, after all, a dream vacation. Where did your imagination take you? I'm in Italy. I've always wanted to go, and the closest I've been ...

ChatterTV week 5 picks, and Mel Kiper’s latest Big Board

The latest episode of ConferenceChatterTV can be found below, where I pick against the Big 12 in a couple games in week 5. Record to date: 35-8 (81 percent): ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. today released his latest Big Board, where he ranks the best prospects in the country for next ...