Big 12 lunch links: Leach embraces underdog role

Big 12 Blog

September, 17, 2009

Sep 17

12:01

PM ET

By Tim Griffin

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin

Enjoy these links.

These and some chicken soup will do wonders in keeping that pesky H1N1 virus away from you -- and get you ready for the games Saturday.

Mike Leach tells the Houston Chronicle’s David Barron that his team should be a big underdog against Texas.
Art Briles talks to John Werner of the Waco Tribune-Herald about the importance of winning the turnover battle and his love for a good late-night burrito.
Colorado kicker Aric Goodman isn’t talking much about his previous career at Wyoming, the Boulder Camera’s Ryan Thorburn reports.
Lawrence Journal-World beat writer Dugan Arnett writes about Kansas right tackle Jeff Spikes' growing comfort at his new position.
Bill Snyder and Rick Neuheisel renew an old coaching rivalry that started in the Big Eight and continued through four previous games, the Topeka Capital-Journal’s Kevin Haskin writes.
Legendary former Colorado coach Bill McCartney came out solidly in support of embattled current Colorado coach Dan Hawkins, John Henderson of the Denver Post reports.
Texas coaches want Colt McCoy to relax and have more fun while playing, the Austin American-Statesman’s Cedric Golden writes.
Paul Rhoads is concerned with his team’s passing game, penalties and defense as it gets ready for Saturday’s game at Kent State, Randy Peterson of the Des Moines Register reports.
The Kansas City Star’s Kellis Robinett catches up with struggling Kansas State kicker Josh Cherry.
Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Bill Young bemoans his lack of a strong pass rush in a story written by the Oklahoman’s Brandon Chatmon. And the Oklahoman’s Jenni Carlson wonders what’s wrong with Oklahoma State’s offense?

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Baylor Bears, Colorado Buffaloes, Iowa State Cyclones, Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, Oklahoma State Cowboys, Texas Longhorns, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Aric Goodman, Bill Snyder, Colt McCoy, Rick Neuheisel, Dan Hawkins, Mike Leach, Paul Rhoads, Art Briles, Bill McCartney, Josh Cherry, Cameron Spikes

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