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| Interestingly, this conference has been 'dominated' by a greater variety of teams than many conferences can boast; Baylor has NOT always been Top Dog. It's rather recent, actually. Oklahoma dominated for many years, Texas has had its share of seasons. Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Iowa State, and even Colorado have won the league tourney. |
True and there was a time when the Big 12 had two divisions. The South Division (TX, ATm, OU, OK-state,Baylor) populated the polls. IIRC, Nebraska of the North Division was a #1 seed one year. TCU was not a member yet as this was prior to the conference re-alignment.
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| Posted: 02/08/17 1:05 pm ::: |
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| Interestingly, this conference has been 'dominated' by a greater variety of teams than many conferences can boast; Baylor has NOT always been Top Dog. It's rather recent, actually. Oklahoma dominated for many years, Texas has had its share of seasons. Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Iowa State, and even Colorado have won the league tourney. |
True and there was a time when the Big 12 had two divisions. The South Division (TX, ATm, OU, OK-state,Baylor) populated the polls. IIRC, Nebraska of the North Division was a #1 seed one year. TCU was not a member yet as this was prior to the conference re-alignment. |
Yes. It doesn't even seem all that long ago, to me. Before WVU and TCU joined, Mizzou, CO, and NE all were part of The Big 12 North. Now, it seems as though the Big 12 will never have 12 again.... 
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| Posted: 02/18/17 1:51 am ::: |
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Anddddd, they're coming down the Home Stretch. With each team facing 4 more opponents, it might seem that places #1-#4 are already determined.
IFF Texas loses to Baylor, then a tie-breaker will be implemented, I spose, (based on coaches' overall dress and style over the course of the Big 12 Season) to determine #1 seed in the Conference tourney.
Of even greater importance, imo, is TX's seeding for the Big Dance. They've got motivation. Oklahoma seems to be a lock for #3, barring some unexpected loss. K-State would be the next contender for that spot, but they'd have to win all 4 of their remaining games AND have OK lose all of their remaining games to take that #3 spot from OK. Probably either way is of no consequence re: conference tourney.
Those four certainly should be Dance Invitees. WV, too?
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| Posted: 02/18/17 8:57 pm ::: |
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Hot Night in Big 12 Land.
Oklahoma takes down TX in a 1 pt. nail-biter to hand the Longhorns their first conference loss. Iowa State beats WVU again, and K-State squeaks by TCU. Baylor handles OK-State with ease, as TX-Tech does Kansas.
Only real drama left? Will Baylor prevail to keep #1 all to itself? TX and OK have one more crack at that.
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| Posted: 02/18/17 10:30 pm ::: |
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| Will Baylor prevail to keep #1 all to itself? |
Yes
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| Posted: 03/07/17 12:33 am ::: |
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TA-DAHHHH!
And thus, the season ends. Lowly WVU, hitting on all their cylinders ( and maybe a few borrowed ones ) defeats #2 Nationally Ranked Baylor. 77-66. Kudos to Baylor for a very dignified effort, but WVU was just SMOKIN' hot, as a team.
For me, though WVU is never a fave of mine, I am DELIGHTED beyond belief that Baylor did NOT win another title. They're awesome, and (imo) still deserve a #1 seeding, but it was nice to see an underdog break that stranglehold legacy that began with the Griner days.
On to the Dance (talk of 6 Big 12 teams, maybe?). I shall be entranced. You should be, too! 
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