Charles Sims, who still has not been announced by WVU as a member of the WVU football team, was named the Big 12’s preseason newcomer of the year today. This is fantastic.

And that was the only mention of the Mountaineers. Neither they nor Kansas had anyone picked for the all-conference teams and Iowa State had just one — and it was the punter. That ought to give us a preview of the preseason poll that comes out tomorrow.

If you thought Texas Tech might struggle, know the Red Raiders have talent in the form of four all-Big 12 picks. That’s as many as Texas, which for my money will be the preseason favorite, and TCU, which could end up being the best team. If you thought Kansas State might be down, lookie at the league-high five Wildcats on the list. That’s as many as Oklahoma State (three) and Oklahoma (two).

Gonna be a wide-open year, gang.