Daily Round Up: Sad Story Day

Disclaimer: Before you proceed, just remember that none of the links are vetted and you may be reading something written by a 13-year-old, a so-called sports journalist or Clay Travis (is there really any difference between those options?). Read at your own peril.

"The energy he has and the passion and commitment he has for his team and players, and asking for greatness is something," Locksley said. "As a player, that’s what you really want to have in your leader and captain who is teaching you and asking a lot from you." - Kai Locksley [247 Texas]

Things are looking good offensively. [247 Texas]

Rick Barnes makes almost 2.5 million per year. [Dallas Morning News]

Congrats to Jack Conger. [@LonghornNetwork]

Big 12

Have some kleenex near by. A must-read about Iowa State forward Daniel Edozie. [USA Today]

Another sad story about a Baylor football player. [ESPN]

Open Range

Would SMU's basketball team beat their football team? [Grantland]

Yes, the NFL combine matters. [Part Two, Part Three]