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Nebraska's Magic Man Too Much for Washington in Blowout Victory

SEATTLE -- Nebraska freshman quarterback Taylor Martinez hasn't always been known as "T-Magic." Six years ago, his dad started calling him "Martinez Magic Time." Then it was shortened to "Martinez Magic," and that became "Magic" and then when he arrived at Nebraska, it became "T-Magic." While his nickname has evolved...

Oklahoma State Booster T. Boone Pickens No Fan of Expansion

T. Boone Pickens made his fortune as an advocate for change in a variety of industries. But when it comes to college sports and the fate of the Big 12 Conference, home to his beloved Oklahoma State University, the 82-year-old billionaire prefers the status quo. The Texas energy and finance mogul, who has donated hundreds...

In or Out: Nebraska and Missouri Given Friday Deadline by Big 12

The Big 12 broke from its annual spring meetings this past Friday without a firm commitment from Nebraska and Missouri to stay, but the league did set a firm deadline. Two sources confirmed to FanHouse on Sunday morning that Missouri and Nebraska were given a deadline of Friday to decide whether they are committed to...

Big 12 Meetings Adjourn With No Commitments, Lots of Questions

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- No matter what Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe (above) says publicly, he came here to the league's spring meetings this week looking for commitments from all 12 members. But the commish left empty-handed Friday. Beebe received anything but assurances as the four-day Big 12 spring meetings broke off....

Missouri President: School Will Make Proper Turn for Conference Alignment

KANSAS CITY -- Missouri president Brady Deaton might want to get a better map of the plaza area of the InterContinental Hotel. Deaton, whose school may be a primary target of the Big Ten in its expansion efforts, got lost early Thursday afternoon as looked for the correct meeting room during the Big 12 spring meetings....