Chuck Carlton, Big 12 football beat writer for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, answered questions about the league recently. Here are some highlights.
Thoughts on Texas hiring Chris Del Conte?
It's a big-time hire for Texas, which really needed it in the aftermath of the Steve Patterson implosion and then Mike Perrin as a short-term solution. One rule of thumb for judging athletic directors: can they raise money and keep alumni happy? Can they support their coaches and oversee winning programs, especially in football? And do they steer the athletic department clear of major embarrassment and NCAA trouble?