We've gone this long without a true TE so why worry now? [AAS]

Don't expect the offense to look different. [Dallas Morning News]

Darrell Wyatt is UT's first African-American coordinator. [Dallas Morning News]

Fozzy Whittaker was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad. [Arizona Sports]

Donna Lopiano, longtime director of women’s athletics at the University of Texas at Austin, will receive the NCAA's Ford Award. [NCAA]

Around the Big 12

ESPN needs to keep talking about Johnny Football. [NewsOK]

Mike Gundy may get an extreme makeover. [NewsOK]

Guess who is and will always be the best conference in ESPN's mind? ESPN has a BIG 12 vs. PAC 12 debate for the #2 conference spot. [ESPN]

Open Range

How are those bowl game ticket sales going? [Florida Times-Union]

South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney wants to win the Heisnman next year. [ESPN]

Here are the most underrated players to watch this bowl season. [CBS Sports]

Nate Silver on the Big East breakup. [NY Times]

CBS Sports interviewed Nate Silver about college hoops and some other stuff. [ silver podcast]

The ACC is on life support. [Off Tackle Empire]

Never turn down a job from your son. Just ask Monte Kiffin. [USA Today]

Devon Walker, the Tulane safety paralyzed in a game this year, was released from rehab to spend time with his family for Christmas. [CBS Sports]

And finally...

You just knew this had to happen.