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Your podcast about all things Big 12 featuring Big 12 Spotlight Editor Eric Sorrentino.
Handicapping KU's chances in the Big 12 tournament, plus other predictions for K.C.
8 March 2011
With the Big 12 tournament set to begin on Wednesday in Kansas City, Mo., Jesse Newell and Eric Sorrentino discuss several hot-button topics regarding this year's field. Among them: KU's tournament path in the upper-portion of the bracket; one bold prediction from each podcaster; All-Big 12 tournament team predictions; tournament champion predictions; and how this will be a vital week for one Kansas guard.
Drafting the Big 12 South
6 May 2010
KUsports.com's Eric Sorrentino, Matt Tait and Jesse Newell conduct their first Big 12 South football draft, selecting players they believe will be the most productive next season. The guys also justify their picks and razz each other after each questionable selection, all the while discussing how the Big 12 football season will shape up next season.
Drafting the Big 12 North
6 May 2010
KUsports.com's Eric Sorrentino, Matt Tait and Jesse Newell conduct their first Big 12 North football draft, selecting players they believe will be the most productive next season. The guys also justify their picks and razz each other after each questionable selection, all the while discussing how the Big 12 football season will shape up next season.
It's March: Perfect time to ask 10 college hoops questions
2 March 2010
Eric Sorrentino and Jesse Newell discuss a variety of Big 12 hoops topics, including conference player and coach of the year, Big 12 tournament sleeper picks, All-Big 12 selections and KU's remaining schedule. What is going to be the tougher game for the Jayhawks: Wednesday vs. Kansas State or Saturday at Missouri?
Who will win the Big 12 North? Our percentages for each team's title-game chances
20 October 2009
The guys (Eric Sorrentino, Jesse Newell) take a look at each team in the Big 12 North and size up their chances to make the Big 12 championship game. The two give their percentages for each North squad and explain why they chose the numbers they did.
Day 3: Can we just call this Mike Leach media days?
29 July 2009
The guys (Jesse Newell, Eric Sorrentino, Dugan Arnett) wrap up Day 3 of Big 12 football media days from Irving, Texas. Topics include the hilarity of Texas Tech coach Mike Leach, the return of Kansas State coach Bill Snyder, the offseason activities of Texas quarterback Colt McCoy and the misunderstood prediction of Colorado coach Dan Hawkins.
Mixing Bull Durham and Day 1 of Big 12 Media Days
27 July 2009
The guys (Jesse Newell, Eric Sorrentino, Dugan Arnett) give their Day 1 report from Big 12 football media days in Irving, Texas. The three go over their impression of the Nebraska Cornhuskers and explain what Roy Helu, Jr. and Crash Davis from Bull Durham have in common. The group also talks about former KU defensive coordinator Bill Young and discuss his return to the Big 12 as defensive coordinator of Oklahoma State. The Soundoffers end by naming their Most Valuable Quote from Day 1.
Michael Jackson, Big 12 football and what happens when you mix them
8 July 2009
The guys (Jesse Newell, Eric Sorrentino) pay tribute to Michael Jackson by picking out one of his songs to describe each Big 12 football team. Later, the two go over NCAA football Vegas odds to win the BCS championship, and Eric also explains his predictions in the Big 12 North and South divisions.
Drafting the Big 12 football coaches and pleading for your votes
19 June 2009
The guys (Eric Sorrentino, Matt Tait, Jesse Newell) hold a fantasy draft of the Big 12 coaches. Not only that, when the picks are completed, the guys then must choose a head coach, offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator and special teams coordinator on their own teams. So who did best? Make your voice heard in our <a href="http://www2.kusports.com/polls/2009/jun/who-drafted-best-football-coaching-staff-latest-bi/">online poll</a>.
KU bound for deep Big 12 tourney run?
10 March 2009
In the latest edition of the Big 12 Soundoff, Eric Sorrentino and Jesse Newell take a look at KU's path in this week's Big 12 tournament. Would KU rather see Nebraska or Baylor in the quarterfinals? Also, the duo picks some sleepers and takes a stab at who's in and who's out from the Big 12 in the NCAAs.
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