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unusual facts about Big Eight Conference


Big Monday

Since debuting on January 5, 1987, it has broadcast games from numerous conferences, including: the Big East, which had been a Big Monday staple from 1987 until 2013; the Big Ten (1987–1991); the Big Eight (1992–1996); the Big 12 (1997–present); and either the Mountain West or the WAC.


Bowl Coalition

The Bowl Coalition consisted of five conferences—the SEC, Big 8, SWC, ACC and Big East--independent Notre Dame, and six bowl games—the Orange, Sugar, Cotton, Fiesta, Gator and John Hancock bowls.


see also

Mark Bradley

Bradley has also played for the Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and New Orleans Saints; and Bradley's father, Danny Bradley, also played for the Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions, selected in the 7th round of the 1985 collegiate draft after becoming an MVP quarterback for the Sooners and the Big-Eight Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 1984; leading his team to the 1985 Orange Bowl and a shot at the National Championship.