Mike Bianchi: After standing up to Texas Tech, Commissioner Brett Yormark and the Big 12 are the new heroes of college athletics

Commissioner Brett Yormark and the Big 12 have emerged as heroes within college athletics after taking a stand against Texas Tech. This action followed a defining moment where Yormark, UCF, and the broader conference membership had to decide whether to protect the integrity of the sport or surrender. By choosing to resist, the Big 12 leadership has been recognized for prioritizing the standards and stability of college athletics over potential concessions to Texas Tech.