I've kind of given up on KU and the Big 12 getting any recognition from the mainstream media. For the past few seasons, KU has been the best team in the strongest conference and it hasn't gotten us any respect. So I'm willing to be in "one of" the best conferences in the country since nobody seems to base their rankings on anything scientific anyway.
"When I was a freshman, I remember Coach Naismith telling us how important it was to play good defense." - Mitch Lightfoot