Heartland College Sports: Big 12 College Football Podcast

We had a very open and honest conversation with former Oklahoma State Cowboys RB about his dismissal from the program, what happened after that and how he's learned from it. Sims is currently on the staff at North Texas and has come a long way from his time in Stillwater. He was a pleasure to speak with. Enjoy!

In this week's podcast, we have very exciting news for Heartland College Sports that should change the future direction of the website for the best. Also, we recap a fun NCAA Tournament and what it all means for the Big 12 conference. And with the Texas Tech Red Raiders' off-field issues, where does Kliff Kingsbury go from here?

It was great to chat with Oklahoma Sooners defensive tackle Du'vonta Lampkin about his preparations for the upcoming NFL Draft, the most misunderstood thing about Baker Mayfield, how he handled the surprising Bob Stoops resignation last year, and going back to high school, his really interesting recruitment that came down to Oklahoma and Texas.

After placing three teams in the Elite 8, I discuss what this means for the Big 12 on the national stage and how the credibility has officially been brought back to the conference. Plus, with one team left, the Kansas Jayhawks, I give you my Final Four prediction.

It was fantastic to catch up with Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Joel Lanning and look back on an outstanding career in Ames and discuss his preparations for the upcoming NFL Draft. Lanning addresses his move from quarterback to linebacker last offseason, the excitement of the 2017 season and what else his future might have in store. Enjoy!

In this week's podcast, we discuss the Big 12's dominating opening weekend in the NCAA Tournament. Also, Tom Herman finally wises up about potential play-calling changes as the Texas Longhorns open up spring football. Lastly, we discuss Trae Young and Mo Bamba's decision to enter the NBA Draft.

We dove into Big 12 baseball season with Kendall Rogers, the managing editor for D1Baseball.com. We discussed the top of the Big 12 with the TCU Horned Frogs and Texas Tech Red Raiders, and whether or not they are National Championship contenders. Plus, who has been the biggest surprise in the conference thus far? Could the Texas Longhorns make a run for the top of the conference? All that and much more in our conversation with Kendall Rogers!

In this week's podcast I discuss why the Big 12's comeback in the college sports landscape continues, and the ratings are there to prove it. Plus, we get into the NCAA Tournament talk and the seeding of all seven Big 12 teams and whether or not Oklahoma State should've been in. And lastly, we hit on some spring football storylines.

I had a really insightful discussion with former West Virginia Mountaineers running back Dreamius Smith. Smith was open in discussing some of his struggles during his time in Morgantown, but also talked about many of his good memories with the Mountaineers. Smith also discussed what it's been like being a part of the Steelers and Patriots organization and what he's hoping to improve on this offseason. And when Dreamius Smith is done with football, what's on his agenda?

In this week's podcast I discuss what the College Football Playoff committee does better than the NCAA Tournament selection committee. Plus, I talk some spring football with our own Derek Duke as we look at the TCU Horned Frogs, Baylor Bears, Texas Longhorns, Oklahoma Sooners and more!

It was a lot of fun to talk with former Kansas State Wildcats wide receiver Curry Sexton about his time playing for Bill Snyder, his best story involving his former head coach (it involves saltines), along with his future plans personally and professionally! Enjoy!

In this week's podcast, we discuss the the Big 12 basketball Player of the Year race, and why Kansas' Devonte' Graham is the leader heading down the home stretch. Plus, the FBI investigation into college basketball is exposing a couple of Big 12 teams, but how bad is it? That and much more!

It was a great discussion with former Texas Longhorns David Ash about his struggles to reboot his football career and how his concussion history has affected his comeback. We also dig deeper into why the Texas Longhorns have struggled for nearly a decade and what his relationship is like with the current quarterbacks at Texas. Lots of great insights from Ash. Enjoy!

In this week's podcast I talk about the terrible recruiting tactics of Texas A&M as the Aggies try to pit the Big 12 conference vs. the SEC. Also, we dive into the latest stories in hoops, plus why Baker Mayfield reminded us how much he will be missed by not just Oklahoma Sooners fans, but many college football fans.

It was fun to talk with former Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback B.J. Symons about his stellar 2003 season as a senior in Lubbock, his thoughts on Kliff Kingsbury, who he backed up for a couple seasons, along with where the program stands and how the culture of college football, specifically transferring, has changed since he played college football. Enjoy!

We take a final look back at the 2018 Big 12 college football recruiting classes and what it means for the conference. Also, we invite on HCS contributor Matthew Postins to talk Big 12 hoops. Lastly, we discuss Bill Snyder's transfer thoughts and whether or not he's missing the point as to why he's lost a few players this offseason.

Deante Gray isn't just a football player. He's with the Houston Texas organization, but is also rehabbing from an ACL injury suffered last summer. He now hosts his own podcast called The Gray Area and has great insights into not just TCU, but the landscape of college football. We dove into his passions, career and much more during our conversation. Enjoy!

In this week's podcast I explain why the Big 12 conference is headed for the best finish in college hoops. Plus, Trae Young's overexposure has reached new heights as the Oklahoma Sooners start keeps flourishing. And the Big 12 made its presence felt in the year's Super Bowl!

I caught up with former Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Kerry Meier to talk about his sports medicine career in New York City, his favorite Mark Mangino story, along with losing the QB job before the final season at KU and what that did for his personal and professional growth.

In this week's podcast I explain why Big 12 fans are sounding like SEC football fans following the Big 12/SEC Challenge. Also, we get into the Senior Bowl and which Big 12 players helped their stock, along with thoughts on why College GameDay is coming back to the Big 12 for a second-straight week. Lastly, it's once again, undoubtedly, the Kansas Jayhawks conference this year.