# Big 12 Media Day Headlines: Monster Energy, Brendan Sorsby, Warde Manuel

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Podcast: [The Ruffino & Joe Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ruffino-joe-show-6037899)
Published: 2026-07-13T00:21:51+00:00
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In this episode, Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the biggest headlines from Big 12 Media Days, starting with Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark refusing to speak in detail about the Brendan Sorsby situation at Texas Tech. They also react to the Big 12 announcing its highly criticized partnership with Monster Energy. Plus, they discuss the latest James Franklin, Whit Babcock, Penn State, and Virginia Tech conversation. 0:00 Introduction 3:20 Warde Manuel 28:20 Brett Yormark Monster Energy 43:50 Texas Tech/Brendan Sorsby 55:55 James Franklin

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