Links O' War: August 22nd, 2012

By Dr. Frasier Crane, MD, Ph.D Aug 22, 2012, 8:13am CDT

Happy Birthday to our resident Aussie, HawkeyedFrog, who turned 17 today (joke). Have a good one buddy.

Here are your morning links!

Two beat writers, two teams, two early looks at TCU and Oklahoma State | Dallas-Fort Worth Sp...
The Horned Frogs' season kicks into high gear with a trip to Oklahoma State that begins a tough five-game stretch to close out their first run through the Big 12.

College football -- Big 12 begins 2012 season with renewed sense of optimism - ESPN
A poster child for expansion run amok a year ago, the Big 12 appears a picture of perfect health in 2012. But has the balance of power really shifted?

Who will be biggest Big 12 disappointment? - Big 12 Blog - ESPN
Monday, we looked at the Big 12 team most likely to surprise, but what about the other side of the coin? Who's most likely to underachieve? Let's ask...

Big 12 position rankings: Defensive linemen - Big 12 Blog - ESPN
Big 12 defensive linemen, we need to have a talk. This isn't getting it done. This position may be the weakest of any in the league. The top five is...

Big 12 preview - NCAA Football - Sporting News
Lots of good stuff for you to read about the Big 12!

NCAA Football Preview - T-C-U Horned Frogs - chicagotribune.com
TCU's final year in the Mountain West Conference was certainly a positive one as the team went 7-0 to win the league crown. The season didn't start out in a positive way however, as the Horned Frogs dropped a narrow decision to eventual Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III and his Baylor Bears (50-48).

Waeger Named New Assistant Swimming Coach - TCU Horned Frogs Official Athletic Site
The TCU swimming and diving program announced the hire of Andy Waeger as assistant swimming coach Tuesday.

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