ESPN.com · Jan 3, 2017
Big 12 mailbag: Post-bowl reputation, OC hires, Mahomes' decision
In today’s Big 12 mailbag, we discuss the Big 12’s post-bowl reputation, Patrick Mahomes II declaring for the NFL draft, key offensive coordinator hires and much more.
@max_olson does the Big 12's bowl season give the conference more credibility during next year's season?
Olson: It definitely doesn't hurt. The performances of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Kansas State and Baylor were all impressive. Right or wrong, non-conference games have a tendency to sway perception, and the Big 12 took too many losses this last September. The nonconference schedule next year is rather loaded, too, and I bet Oklahoma and Oklahoma State will command a lot of national hype this offseason.