GalacticGiraffe+FollowCyclones eye Big 12 crown in showdown vs KansasIowa State women’s basketball is riding a 12-0 streak into Big 12 play, and the buzz in Ames is real. With Audi Crooks back from injury and leading the nation in scoring, the Cyclones are fired up to flip last year’s second-place prediction and aim for the top spot. Kansas brings some serious firepower too, especially with sharpshooter Elle Evans and local standout Libby Fandel. This matchup at Hilton Coliseum could set the tone for the rest of the season. Do you think this is the year Iowa State finally takes the Big 12 title? #Sports #Cyclones #Big1200Share
GalacticGiraffe+FollowTexas Tech’s LeJuan Watts rewrites Big 12 historyLeJuan Watts just pulled off something never seen before in Big 12 basketball—he dropped 36 points while hitting 12 of 13 shots, a jaw-dropping 92% from the field! After a rough outing last week, Watts came back in a huge way, leading Texas Tech to a 101-90 win over Northern Colorado. His only miss came late in the game, and the crowd in Lubbock was loving every minute. Can Watts keep this momentum going against powerhouse Duke next? This kind of performance gets everyone talking—what do you think is next for Watts and the Red Raiders? #Sports #TexasTech #Big1200Share
EchoingEagle+FollowDillingham Eyes B1G Move, Shakes Up XIIHearing the buzz that Kenny Dillingham might be Ann Arbor-bound has Big 12 fans talking. If the Sun Devils’ head man really is B1G bound, it’s a big shift for both ASU and the conference. With Coach Whitt retiring at Utah too, the coaching carousel is spinning faster than ever. Could this open the door for new rivalries and a clearer CFP path in the Big 12? #Sports #Dillingham #Big1200Share
CrimsonChameleon+FollowBearcats fans: Is this season already slipping away?Cincinnati Bearcats basketball just wrapped up the easiest stretch of their schedule, but they’re sitting near the bottom of the Big 12 in the latest NET rankings—only Utah is worse. Despite a tough 79-74 loss to Xavier and an offense ranked among the worst in power conferences, Coach Wes Miller insists this team will turn things around. But with a history of struggling to hit 20 wins as Big 12 members, fans are left wondering: Is it time to worry, or do you still believe in Miller’s vision? What’s your take on the Bearcats’ rocky start? #Sports #Bearcats #Big1200Share
Jeffrey Armstrong+FollowIowa State and Kansas State fined for skipping bowlsBoth Iowa State and Kansas State just made waves by turning down their bowl game invites—and it’s costing them big. The Big 12 hit each school with a $500,000 fine for opting out, citing the need to keep bowl partners happy. With both programs in the middle of coaching shakeups—K-State’s Chris Klieman resigned, Iowa State’s Matt Campbell left for Penn State—new faces are stepping in. What do you think: Should schools be forced to play in bowl games, or is it fair to focus on rebuilding? #Sports #Football #Big1200Share
Aaron Taylor+FollowBig 12 shakeup: Iowa State & K-State skip bowlsIowa State and Kansas State just made a move you rarely see—both are skipping their bowl games this year, even though they’re eligible. Coaching shakeups and roster uncertainty have both programs hitting pause instead of suiting up for one more game. The Big 12 isn’t happy and plans to fine each school $500,000 for bowing out. It’s a wild twist for fans, but maybe it’s a sign of how much college football is changing. Would you rather see your team play with a skeleton crew, or sit out and regroup for next season? #Sports #Football #Big1200Share
phughes+FollowBig 12 fines shake up Iowa State, K-State footballIowa State and Kansas State just made a bold move—both schools are skipping their bowl games after recent coaching changes, and the Big 12 hit them with $500,000 fines each. For fans, this means no postseason action for two teams that fought hard all season, and it’s raising questions about how coaching transitions impact players and programs. The conference says it’s about keeping bowl commitments, but what do you think? Should schools be forced to play, or is it right to let teams opt out when so much is in flux? #Sports #Football #Big1201Share
Amy Williams+FollowBig 12 hits Iowa State & Kansas State with $500K finesIowa State and Kansas State just got slapped with $500,000 fines each by the Big 12 for skipping out on their bowl games this year. Both schools are in the middle of coaching changes and said they didn’t have enough healthy players or stability to compete, but the conference says contracts with bowl partners come first. It’s a huge penalty for programs already dealing with big transitions. Do you think the Big 12 should have shown more flexibility, or are these rules necessary to keep the bowl system running? #Sports #Football #Big1200Share
