Bob Bowlsby is bringing out the flamethrower. The Big 12 Commissioner is having quite the day, first by sending a “cease and desist” letter to ESPN, and next accusing the Worldwide Leader of tampering with the Big 12.
He’s been busy, talking to Sports Illustrated, the Associated Press, and The Athletic, toting a similar line each time.
Bowlsby to SI
Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby tells @SINow that he has documented evidence that ESPN tried to encourage an unnamed conference to add Big 12 members in an effort to destabilize the league so Texas & OU could avoid exit fees.