... say it all started in 1996 when the Big 8 saved four Texas schools.  Some say it gradually rolled in later. 

It was evident in the 2009 Big 12 Championship game when Texas graduate and coordinator of Big 12 officials Walt Anderson made a special trip to the official’s box to add another second to the clock and give his Texas Longhorns a chance to kick a field goal.  Nobody can seem to remember that ever happening in the history of football. 

It was evident when Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe jumped in celebration at that field goal piercing the uprights, giving Texas the win.  Unbiased people are in head positions of the Big 12.

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