Heartland College Sports: Big 12 College Football Podcast

5/9: Former Texas Tech WR Cameron Batson

May 10, 2018 00:10 - 11 minutes - 16.5 MB

Cameron Batson joined me to discuss his experience during the NFL Draft and signing an undrafted free agent deal with the Tennessee Titans. He discussed why he picked the Titans and what his goals are for summer camp. Batson also talked about his time at Texas Tech, top moments, and how the team and players view head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Enjoy!

Big 12 Improves in NFL Draft, Plus Will Mayfield Succeed with Browns

May 05, 2018 13:58 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MB

In this week's podcast I discuss how and why the Big 12 improved so much in the NFL Draft from last year. Also, will Baker Mayfield succeed with the Cleveland Browns? And which players who declared for the NFL Draft should've returned to their respective Big 12 programs for one more year. We discuss that and more!

5/2: Big 12 Football Spring Games Biggest Storylines

May 03, 2018 22:32 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MB

Pete Mundo and Derek Duke of Heartland College Sports look back on spring football across the Big 12 and discuss the biggest storylines from the Texas Longhorns quarterback situation, whether or not the Oklahoma Sooners can keep it going, what's up with the Texas Tech Red Raiders and much more!

4/28: Big 12 spring game recaps, Big 12 baseball talk and more!

April 29, 2018 20:10 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MB

In this week's podcast I discuss my trip to Manhattan for the Kansas State Wildcats Big 12 spring game, plus the other games of the weekend. I also am joined by our own Cameron Brock to talk all the latest Big 12 baseball news and storylines.

4/25 Interview: Former Kansas State Wildcats TE Jeron Mastrud

April 26, 2018 18:40 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MB

Jeron Mastrud went from a guy with just a couple of Division I offers coming out of high school, turned himself into a First Team All-Big 12 tight end at Kansas State and went to play in the NFL. Since then, he's turned himself into a successful entrepreneur and business man. We discuss all that, along with his time with the Wildcats, and much more in this interview.

4/12: Baker Mayfield NFL Draft Discussion, Spring Game Previews and more!

April 13, 2018 02:07 - 30 minutes - 42 MB

In this week's podcast, I discuss why Baker Mayfield would be best off avoiding the New York Jets (if that's at all possible). Plus, which Big 12 quarterback is getting overlooked the most in the NFL Draft. Also, the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Tech Red Raiders hold their spring games this weekend. We take a closer look at those games.

4/11 Interview: Former Oklahoma State Cowboys RB Herschel Sims

April 12, 2018 01:03 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MB

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!

4/7: HCS announcement, NCAA Tournament recap + Texas Tech issues

April 07, 2018 16:02 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MB

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?

4/4 Interview: Oklahoma Sooners DT Du'vonta Lampkin

April 05, 2018 01:59 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MB

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.

3/30: Sweet 16/Elite 8 Big 12 recap, Final Four prediction

March 30, 2018 04:02 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MB

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.

3/28: Iowa State Cyclones LB Joel Lanning

March 28, 2018 18:21 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MB

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!

3/22: Big 12 crushes NCAA Tournament, Longhorns spring practice opens + more!

March 22, 2018 18:59 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MB

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.

3/21: Kendall Rogers Interview, D1Baseball.com

March 21, 2018 20:04 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MB

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!

3/16: Big 12 comeback continues with strong ratings, NCAA Tournament talk

March 16, 2018 21:45 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MB

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.

3/14: Former West Virginia Mountaineers RB Dreamius Smith

March 15, 2018 15:28 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MB

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?

3/10: What the CFB Playoff Committee Does Better than NCAA Selection Committee

March 10, 2018 14:14 - 29 minutes - 41 MB

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!

3/8 Interview: Former Kansas State WR Curry Sexton

March 08, 2018 16:51 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MB

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!

3/2: Is Kansas Jayhawks G Devonte' Graham the Big 12 Player of the Year? + more!

March 02, 2018 15:52 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MB

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!

2/28 Interview: Former Texas Longhorns quarterback David Ash

February 28, 2018 18:24 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MB

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!

Biased and awful SEC ootball recruiting tactics, Big 12 hoops and Baker Mayfield

February 22, 2018 20:07 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MB

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.

2/21 Interview: B.J. Symons, former Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback

February 21, 2018 19:49 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MB

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!

2/15: Recapping Big 12 football recruiting, hoops talk and more!

February 15, 2018 23:39 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

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.

2/14 Interview: Former TCU Horned Frogs WR Deante Gray

February 14, 2018 05:30 - 13 minutes - 18 MB

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!

2/8: Podcast: Big 12 college basketball the cream of the crop, Trae Young overexposure and more!

February 09, 2018 02:31 - 26 minutes - 37 MB

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!

2/6 Interview: Former Kansas Jayhawks WR Kerry Meier

February 07, 2018 03:01 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MB

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.

2/1: Big 12 fans sour from SEC challenge, College GameDay motives + Big Monday!

February 01, 2018 15:35 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MB

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.

1/30 Interview: Iowa State Cyclones athletic director Jamie Pollard

January 31, 2018 04:23 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MB

It was great to spend a few minutes speaking with Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard. We chatted about Dennis Dodd's report on CBS Sports regarding potential changes to the college football transfer rule and what other tweaks could be considered. I also ask Pollard about his discussions and negotiations leading up to Matt Campbell's new contract and where Iowa State's athletic programs stand on a national level.

Podcast: The Big 12 conference is carrying momentum from football to recruiting

January 25, 2018 19:51 - 29 minutes - 41 MB

In this week's podcast, I discuss how the Big 12 conference has done a great job on the college football recruiting trail so far this season. It's been a carryover from a great football season and lots of Big 12 teams can close strong. We also discuss the most underrated team on the Big 12 basketball stage is right now. Plus, more court storming to discuss and destroy!

1/24 Interview: D.J. Reed, Kansas State Wildcats cornerback

January 24, 2018 18:53 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MB

It was really fun to talk with former Kansas State Wildcats cornerback D.J. Reed, who is preparing in California for the 2018 NFL Draft. We talked with Reed about what his decision to declare for the draft came down to, how he chose Vayner Sports, how long he thinks Bill Snyder will coach, plus who was the toughest wide receiver he faced in college. Enjoy!

1/18: Court Storming, Kansas Jayhawks in control, Big 12 quality over quantity

January 18, 2018 20:30 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MB

In this week's podcast we talk about the court storming fiasco between Texas Tech and West Virginia, along with how Big Monday once again tells us it's the Kansas Jayhawks' conference to lose. Plus, the Big 12 is quickly gaining respect across all sports thanks to quality over quantity, and we hit on a couple of overlooked items involving the Texas Longhorns and Kansas State Wildcats.