Here's my way-too-early prediction for the big XII:

North Division
1) Mizzou- Didn't lose anyone
2) Nebraska- Will get their balls back, and their swagger with it
3) Kansas- Mangino will be out to prove 2007 wasn't a fluke
4) K State- Very good on Special Teams, and if they keep games close, it could be the difference in some (very similar to Virgina Tech)
5) Colorado- Good new RB Darrell Scott, and Cody Hawkins should have a big year
6) Iowa State- Maybe next year, but probably not

South Division
1) Texas- Has to beat OK and avoid knife-in-the-heart upset losses
2) Oklahoma- Will win south, barring loss to Texas
3) Ok. State- Will be very competitive, might have a shot if the dice roll their way, and they get a win over Texas or Oklahoma
4) Texas Tech- High powered offense might win them some games
5) Texas A&M- Might take Sherman awhile to get things going in the right direction, and this year there's no room for error in the South
6) Baylor- Maybe next year, if Texas, OK, OK ST, TT, and TAMU get NCAA death penalty

Overall, the conference should be good this year. The South will have much less room for error though, and will probably be tougher. Mizzouri, Kansas, and Texas Tech need to have strong years again. Texas and OK will be good as always, and K. State, A&M, and OK. ST. can beat you if you don't take them seriously. It'll be interesting to see how Pelini does in Lincoln, and to see if Sherman can turn things around at A&M. If they do, it'll be tough to win the Big 12, and I think they'll be second only to the..... wait for it.... SEC, BABY!!!!!!!!