Now in its eighth season, Big 12 Champions for Life has featured the life-changing stories of nearly 400 student-athletes and university alumni. The young men and women who have earned a scholarship to compete in their chosen sports embody the defining characteristics of a champion: leadership, perseverance, community service, and discipline. These leaders have used their platforms and voices to stand up for what they believe in, inspiring their teammates and communities – and creating change. New stories from student-athletes representing each of the conference’s ten universities will be shared throughout the 2022-23 academic year.

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𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞

Congrats to @b_evers_98 on being recognized by the @big12conference!

#DAT | #gopokes https://t.co/FuGAUasE16
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Excited to have our guy @Tbradford97 represent us tomorrow in Arlington as part of the Big 12's Champions for Life campaign‼️

We're so proud of his leadership and the difference he makes on our campus. https://t.co/Yk6EjvYb0d
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Look for the @Big12CFL programming coming this fall featuring @Samjames_13.

Insightful discussions in to how football and the platform it provides student-athletes can be used to impact more than just the game.

#Big12FB | #5thQuarter https://t.co/5MuGifPH7X
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Sam James will be representing WVU as a part of the Big 12’s Champions for Life campaign tomorrow in Arlington, TX.

This program features outstanding student-athletes who best represent their athletic programs. https://t.co/GbmNAL2DYE
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Proud of our guy, @sampsoncaleb72 👏

Caleb is our 2022 Big 12 Champion for Life, and will represent us this week in Dallas!

#KUfball | #RockChalk https://t.co/bX86vKQvJf
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MOTIVATOR.

This week’s 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚 feature: Patrick Fields, @OU_Football https://t.co/5mJizyBEPY
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“My mom would tell me ‘always smile.’ It’s how she raised me and how I’ll continue my life.”

This week’s 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚 feature: Nicktroy Fortune, @WVUfootball https://t.co/DECWzHudK2
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Grateful for opportunities and moments like this that are surreal! In times of doubt or a slight moment of weariness, keep pressing because the breakthrough is near! Gal 6:9

Thank you @big12conference @big12cfl for the recognition of service on the Big XII Commercial. #SicEm https://t.co/EXWuA111QV
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🚨 The Big 12's "Champions for Life" Begins Seventh Season

The award-winning program highlights student-athletes who are making a difference on their campuses. 

Details ➡️ https://t.co/kZvCoKXy9y https://t.co/kWS2Mzu2Jn
Congrats to the 2021 #CampbellTrophy Semifinalists from @Big12Conference! #Big12FB

These seven outstanding men are among 176 semifinalists for college football's premier scholar-athlete award

🔗 https://t.co/CcdT2LoABD https://t.co/D5kmxrICU2
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"College athletics taught me about taking control of my own career. At the end of the day, no one can do the work for you. You have to do the work yourself.” - @mojaycoop, @TexasBaseball alum

Watch: https://t.co/A6fyPEVB0w https://t.co/CDsxdG7rvF
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“Expand your friend group and connections outside of your team dynamic. Take advantage of everything your university has to offer.”

@TCU_Baseball alum @MikeLandestoy is using what he learned in his new role as a scouting asst. for the @Pirates.

Watch: https://t.co/JiI3Tz4JI4 https://t.co/oYY1ZbJBGn
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. @All_Day_Chay left @KUSoftball with all-time records for RBIs, runs scored, walks and slugging percentage.

She is now an assistant coach at Wingate University and has a goal of becoming a Division I softball head coach.

Watch: https://t.co/dC3iWE9hba https://t.co/iVOaVn1GvS
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A member of both the @CowgirlTennis and @OSUWBB teams, @kat_adamovic was a 4x All-Big 12 selection who helped OSU earn two conference titles.

She is now the asst. coach for women’s tennis at Cincinnati and aspires to one day become a head coach.

Watch: https://t.co/XQBtxNvGZT https://t.co/pd7mRMS5fL
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