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Bigger Than 12: Big 12 Media Days Reaction, Monster Deal Debate & Texas Tech Controversy
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Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to the biggest stories from Big 12 Football Media Days, including the viral Brett Yormark-Texas Tech exchange, the conference's new Monster Energy partnership, lingering Brendan Sorsby questions, and their biggest coaching takeaways from Frisco. Plus, thoughts on Jimmy Rogers, Deion Sanders, Rich Rodriguez, and a World Cup-inspired Bigger Than 12 Draft.
🏈 Big 12 Media Days Reactions
The biggest headlines from Frisco.
• Brett Yormark's viral press conference
• Texas Tech's confrontation over Brendan Sorsby
⚡ Monster Energy Joins the Big 12
A landmark sponsorship raises questions.
• Is the deal worth enough money?
• Jersey patches, field logos and branding
• Why the value surprised Jake and Derek
• What it means for the conference moving forward
🎙️ Biggest Coaching Takeaways
Which coaches impressed the most?
• Jimmy Rogers' refreshing honesty
• Rich Rodriguez's regional scheduling idea
• Deion Sanders' outlook entering 2026
• Joey McGuire and Eric Morris stand out
🏟️ Around the Big 12
More news from Media Days.
• Scott Satterfield responds to Brendan Sorsby questions
• Cincinnati's role in the investigation
• Early impressions around the conference
🌍 Plus
• Bigger Than 12 Draft: Which remaining World Cup country would you visit?
• Iowa trivia
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