The Big 12 conference is known for its incredible football talent and this season was no different. With stiff competition between the various teams, it was always going to be a tough task to decide who would be awarded the Big 12 MVP. After careful consideration and debate, the award was given to Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Kyler Murray.
Background of the Big 12
The Big 12 is a collegiate athletic conference headquartered in Irving, Texas. It is composed of ten universities, each of which competes in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. The ten schools in the Big 12 are the University of Oklahoma, the University of Texas, Texas Tech University, the University of Kansas, the University of Iowa State, the University of West Virginia, the University of Kansas State, the University of Baylor, the University of TCU, and the University of Oklahoma State.
The conference was founded in 1994 and is one of the five major conferences in college football. It is known for its high-quality competition and the intense rivalries that have been established between its member schools. The conference has produced numerous NFL players and has been the home of many of the nation’s top football programs.
Kyler Murray’s Accomplishments
Kyler Murray is a redshirt junior at the University of Oklahoma and the 2018 Big 12 MVP. Murray is a dual-threat quarterback that has been a part of the Sooners’ success over the past two seasons. He has led the team to two straight Big 12 championships and two playoff appearances.
This past season, Murray threw for 4,053 yards and 40 touchdowns while rushing for 892 yards and 11 touchdowns. He was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. He was also the first player in Big 12 history to throw for over 4,000 yards and rush for over 800 yards in the same season. Murray led the Sooners to an 11-2 record and a spot in the Big 12 Championship game.
Reactions to Murray’s Big 12 MVP Award
Murray’s Big 12 MVP award was met with overwhelming praise from the college football community. His teammates, coaches, and fans all took to social media to congratulate him on the accomplishment. His coach, Lincoln Riley, said it was “an honor” to have Murray as part of the Sooners program and that he was “proud of the way he has developed as a player and leader”.
In an interview with The Oklahoman, Murray said that he was “humbled” to be named the Big 12 MVP and that it was a great honor for him and his team. He also said that he was excited to have the chance to represent the Sooners one last time before he moves on to the NFL.
Final Thoughts
Kyler Murray’s Big 12 MVP award is well deserved after the incredible season he had with the Sooners. He was a standout player on the field, a leader off of it, and an inspiration to his fellow teammates. His accomplishments have been nothing short of remarkable and it will be exciting to see what he can do at the next level. Congratulations to Kyler Murray on his Big 12 MVP award.