The Morning Fade – 5.24.11

Big XII Hoops is breaking down the history of Big 12 draft picks and somebody we know with one of the sickest step-back threes ever is on the list. (Big XII Hoops)

Incredible post by Ty Duffy on the unimportance of bowl games and how big of a stick ESPN is really swinging. (The Big Lead)

I’m so happy to see Ubben riding shotgun with me in the “Justin Gilbert is amazing” team bus. (ESPN)

The Big 12 will not be changing its name. And they shouldn’t, all mathematical jokes aside (and please leave them aside), this is about a brand and to change that brand right now would not behoove anyone involved. (ESPN)

On that note, Ubben also has some good analysis on the Big 12’s wishlist for potential Nebraska/Colorado replacements. (ESPN)

Kendall Rogers with an interesting spot for OSU in this week’s baseball Regionals prediction. Hint: they’re paired with another team from Oklahoma. (Perfect Game)

Jarred Shaw is transferring to Utah St. Which inspired this clever tweet from Freemason10. (Salt Lake Tribune)

The 2011 Heisman Trophy will be sponsored…by Aflac. (Dr. Saturday)

Big 12 baseball awards. OSU has one on the 1st team, three on the 2nd team (including Newcomer of the Year, Zach Johnson), and six honorable mention. So if you start and didn’t make it, that’s not good, right? (Big 12 Sports)

The guys posting these OSU videos continue to kill it. Also, have you ever seen anyone more excited about getting showered with glass shards than Jason Keep?