Big 12 lunch links: Stoops says that Wilson doesn't deserve blame

Big 12 Blog

October, 6, 2009

Oct 6

12:05

PM ET

By Tim Griffin

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin

There are a bunch of coaches' press conferences coming up in a few minutes. I'm expecting -- like always -- for some news to break.

But before then, here are some of the Big 12's best lunchtime links. It seems that the blame game was a huge topic this morning.

The Oklahoman’s Jake Trotter reports that Bob Stoops jumped in front of the bus for embattled offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson.
The Bryan Eagle’s Robert Cessna writes that Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson shouldn’t be blamed for the Aggies’ loss against Arkansas last week.
Standout offensive lineman Brandon Carter will be back in Texas Tech’s lineup Saturday, but quarterback Taylor Potts is questionable, according to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal’s Don Williams.
The Tulsa World’s Bill Haisten writes about Mike Gundy’s most challenging season as a coach.
The Boulder Daily Camera’s Kyle Ringo calculates that the cost of getting rid of embattled Colorado coach Dan Hawkins would be at least $3 million -- plus the cost of hiring his replacement.
The Los Angeles Times’ Chris Dufresne ranks Oklahoma State among his five most overrated teams. And College Football News’ Pete Fiutak calls the Cowboys one of the six biggest disappointments of the season.
Want a sign of Todd Reesing’s growing respect among Kansas fans? The Lawrence Journal-World’s Mark Fagan reports that one family has named their newborn daughter Reesing in the senior quarterback’s honor.
The Omaha World-Herald’s Lee Barfknecht opines about the early scheduling sizzle and late fizzle for the Big 12.
Missouri players are happy to be the underdog in Thursday’s pivotal game against Nebraska, the Columbia Tribune’s Dave Matter reports.
Texas players have refocused heading into their October scheduling gauntlet, San Antonio Express-News/Houston Chronicle beat writer Mike Finger writes.

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Big 12, Colorado Buffaloes, Kansas Jayhawks, Missouri Tigers, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Oklahoma Sooners, Oklahoma State Cowboys, Texas Longhorns, Texas A&M Aggies, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Kevin Wilson, Todd Reesing, Dan Hawkins, Bob Stoops, Jerrod Johnson, Taylor Potts, Brandon Carter, Mike Gundy, South Division

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