What is it?
Big 12 Media Days is a two-day event in which media members head to Dallas to talk with Big 12 coaches, players and other associated conference personnel. It's doesn't have the high energy of the four-day SEC extravaganza or the goofy air of the two-day ACC event, but there are some high-profile names and programs that will be there.
Here's our coverage of last year's event, to give you a better idea of what's in store.
When is it?
Monday, July 21 through Tuesday, July 22. Monday will run from 9 a.m. to noon, while Tuesday will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at noon.
Can I watch any of it online?
Yep! (If this embed isn't working, go here.)
What's the schedule and who is speaking?
All times Eastern.
Monday, July 21
- 10 a.m. -- Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby
- 10:45 a.m. -- National College Football Foundation Chief Operating Officer Matthew Sign
- 11 a.m. -- Baylor head coach Art Briles, quarterback Bryce Petty, wide receiver Antwan Goodley, linebacker Bryce Hager and defensive end Shawn Oakman
- 11:30 a.m. -- Kansas head coach Charlie Weis, wide receiver Nick Harwell, linebacker Ben Heeney, tight end Jimmay Mundine and safety Cassius Sendish
- 12 p.m. -- TCU head coach Gary Patterson, safety Sam Carter, defensive tackle Chucky Hunter, center Joey Hunt and wide receiver David Porter
- 12:30 p.m. -- Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy, wide receiver Jhajuan Seales, cornerback Kevin Peterson and linebacker Ryan Simmons
- 1 p.m. -- Texas Tech head coach Kliff Kingsbury, wide receiver Bradley Marquez, linebacker Sam Eguavoen and running back Kenny Williams
- 9:30 a.m. -- Big 12 coordinator of officials Walt Anderson
- 10:30 a.m. -- College football playoff executive director Bill Hancock
- 11 a.m. -- Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops, quarterback Trevor Knight, linebacker Geneo Grissom, defensive tackle Chuka Ndulue, offensive tackle Daryl Williams and safety Julian Wilson
- 11:30 a.m. -- Iowa State head coach Paul Rhoads, offensive lineman Tom Farnick, defensive end Cory Morrissey, tight end E.J. Bibbs and linebacker Jevohn Miller
- 12 p.m. -- West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen, wide receiver Kevin White, cornerback Daryl Worley and punter Nick O'Toole
- 12:30 p.m. -- Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder, wide receiver Tyler Lockett, quarterback Jake Waters, defensive end Ryan Mueller, linebacker Jonathan Truman and offensive lineman B.J. Finney
- 1 p.m. -- Texas head coach Charlie Strong, center Dominic Espinosa, running back Malcolm Brown, cornerback Quandre Diggs and defensive end Cedric Reed
Who's the one coach everyone must listen to?
Bill Snyder's speaking is usually fun. Same goes for Kliff Kingsbury, who will talk about almost anything. Dana Holgersen's can get a little feisty, as can Mike Gundy's.
The real coach to look out for, however, is the conference's only newcomer -- Charlie Strong, taking over the conference's biggest program and the final interview slot of the festivities.
Will any actual news happen?
Coaches usually announce roster and injury updates, with some depth chart movement possible as well. Last season, Baylor announced a new helmet!