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* AOL Sports weighs in on the Keith Nichol departure.

* Another take, this time from Detroit, on Nichol.

* Soonersports.com offers the men’s basketball year in review.

 * It’s never too early to look ahead to Big 12 football.

 * Arizona State drops three sports, including wrestling.

 * Here’s a debate: Best football-basketball coach combo in the Big 12.

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