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Let’s examine candidates for Big 12 expansion

Big 12 Conference fans should come to terms with the fact that conference leaders — the university presidents — are going to add new members. While there are no candidates that make me want to black out future dates on my calendar, it’s worth noting the four that seem to have picked up the most steam. The University of Houston is at the top of the Texas list, primarily because of several hundreds of acres of land purchased by Texas Chancellor William McRaven in the city of Houston. Looks like…

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Hatred of losing and respect for Strong drives Bluiett, Longhorns

Don’t bother asking Caleb Bluiett whether he likes the role of the tight end in Texas offensive coordinator Sterlin Gilbert’s offense. He can keep a secret. “I’m happy to be on the field again,” he said. “I know how we’re going to be used. I can’t necessarily tell you that right now. The season hasn’t started.” Last year he caught eight passes for 167 yards and two touchdowns. The two scores came in the team’s two biggest wins — Oklahoma and Baylor. Bluiett has always tried to lead by example.…

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