Big 12 Media Days Start, But NCAA Drama Steals the Show
The Scene: The Big 12’s dog-and-pony show rolls into Frisco, Texas today, but let’s be real—nobody’s here for the canned quotes. The real action’s happening in courtrooms and boardrooms, where the NCAA’s unraveling faster than a fourth-quarter lead.
1. Michigan State’s Wild U-Turn
President Kevin Guskiewicz had one foot out the door to Clemson—until he didn’t. MSU’s locking him up for five years at $1M/year, less than Clemson offered. Meanwhile, AD J Batt’s still bolting for Kentucky. East Lansing’s looking like a daytime soap opera, and the season hasn’t even started.
2. Oklahoma State’s Kashie Natt Back in Play
The NCAA tried to bench Natt, but a judge just told ‘em to pound sand. Temporary restraining order lets him suit up immediately, and the Cowboys are laughing all the way to the court. Expedited hearing coming—bet on OSU to keep this win.
3. Eligibility Lawsuit Heats Up
Vandy’s Jalen Washington and 11 others are suing the NCAA over its age-based policy, claiming programs are saving roster spots for ‘em. Duquesne’s AD even wrote a love letter in support. If this sticks, the transfer portal’s about to get even more crowded.
4. SEC Schools Throw Punch at Protect College Sports Act
Bama and Auburn just joined Texas and Texas A&M in slamming the Protect College Sports Act. Translation: Power conferences want their cut, and they’re not waiting for Congress to hand it to ‘em. Watch for NIL and revenue-sharing to get uglier before it gets prettier.
The Bottom Line: The Big 12’s kicking off media days, but the real story’s the NCAA’s death spiral. Lawsuits, last-minute flips, and power plays—college sports is a circus, and the clowns are running the show.