Gerl: The Big 12 shouldn't be hellbent on global games

Brett Yormark previously said the Big 12 is having conversations with other countries about hosting a sporting event.Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark is all in on globalizing the conference.

At the league’s football media days in July, Yormark said there’s a good chance Big 12 baseball teams will play games in Mexico City in spring 2026. And about two years ago, the conference announced plans to set up football, basketball, baseball and women’s soccer games in Mexico — none of which have happened yet.

Yormark is considering other places as a host-site for Big 12 sporting events, too.

“We’re having conversations with other countries throughout the world that are very interested in bringing the…