New Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby says that any perceived problems with Texas are "in the past."

Berry Tramel of the Oklahoman writes that Bob Bowlsby becoming the new commissioner is a good sign for the Big 12 Conference.

Ivan Maisel of ESPN.com writes that Bob Bowlsby's career path has prepared him for the challenges he faces as Big 12 Conference commissioner.

Facing a new challenge led Bob Bowlsby to leave Iowa after 15 years and the challenge of being the Big 12's commissioner motivated him to leave Stanford.

Kirk Bohls of the Austin American-Statesman says that new Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby is definitely his own man.

Texas Tech officials are confident that Bob Bowlsby is the right choice as Big 12 commissioner.