FRISCO - It felt strange to show up for Big 12 media days Monday and not hear anyone talking about the impending demise of the conference. That talk could come roaring back someday, but for now folks seem to be relatively pleased with how things are going.
Commissioner Bob Bowlsby's not the sort of orator who will whip a crowd into a frenzy, but his optimism Monday actually seemed to be rooted in reality. The conference is bringing in plenty of money for its members schools, and as long as the Sooners don't bolt, surely the Big 12 will have a contender for the College Football Playoff.