As we move slowly West in our college preview we hit the Big 12 (note we will not be stopping to analyze the Big East cause it sucks). The Big 12 was founded in 1432 by Christopher Columbus in attempt to bolster his popularity as governor of Cuba. Or something like that. In any event the Big 12 is divided between the North and South division with the North being cut off from Texas recruits has fallen farther than Big 10 (and that's saying something). Nonetheless here's a little analysis on the Big 12.
North Division
1. Nebraska - Bo Pellini took over Nebraska in attempt to return the school to glory. He improved their defense (plus) but also returned the tradition of blackshirts (which sounds a little fascist so I'm going with a negative). Nonetheless a string of wins at the end and an easy schedule (No Texas) make them the favorites. Little known fact: Pellini was though to be dead for awhile, hell he thought he was dead, turned out he was just in Nebraska.
2. Kansas - Not too long ago Todd Reesing and The Fat Coach had Kansas nearing an undefeated regular season. However it turns out KU can't play D. Fast forward 2 years...and KU still can't play any D. They also have have a murder's row of at Texas, at Tech, OU. That's too much for them. Little known fact: Kansas in fact STILL has a football program.
3. Mizzou - For the past few years Missouri has been big fish in the small pound that is the North. However Chase Daniels and Jeremy Macklin have gone onto the NFL leaving Missouri in the hands of young Blaine Gabbert. It might be too much for true sophmore. Little known facts : It's still illegal to play hopscotch on Sundays in Missouri.
4. Colorado
5. K-State
6. Iowa State
South Division
1. Texas/2. Oklahoma - It's hard not to talk about Texas or OU except together. One of the 2 has one of the conference every year since the Huskers fell apart and with Heisman candidates leading both of the respective teams there's no reason to think it won't continue. The difference between the two is where attrition struck. For Texas they need replace their entire D Line but otherwise are the same team that nearly got the opportunity to lose to Florida. OU on the other hand lost 4 of their 5 O-Lineman (3 of whom were all Big 12). I tend to side with o-line experience produces more consistency so I'm siding with Texas here. Obviously whoever wins the South will the Big 12. Little known fact: Bob Stoops owns Mack Browns testicles following a recent appellate court decision.
3. Ok State - If there's one team to challenge Texas/OU hegemony its Ok State. The Cowboys boast one of the nation's best offensive attacks with Zac Robinson and Dez Bryant boasting the best 3 letter first name QB-WR tandems in the nation. That said as, Dr. Saturday points out, Gundy's team is 0-8 v. Texas/OU. That's a big bagel to overcome. Little known fact- bagels helped defeat a Turkish army in 1683 or so the legend goes. This is unrelated to Ok State.
4. Texas Tech - Mike Leach is absolutely insane. I'm not sure what else to say about them other than they came as close as humanly possibly to dethroning UT/OU and still fail. There's going to be drop off given their attrition. Little known fact: Mike Leach attempt at being a pirate are continually thwarted by the fact that there are no ships in Lubbock.
5. Baylor- Normally I'd stop the analysis and not include Baylor (like I'm ignoring A&M) but I do want to point out sophmore QB Robert Griffith. In his freshman year he ran/threw for 3,000 yards. Let me type that again a freshamn at Baylor ran/threw for nearly 3,000 yards. THATS INSANE AND REQUIRES ALL CAPS. Not to say Baylor will win that many games but don't be surprised if they have competitive games and even upset one or two teams.
6. Texas A&M - SUCKS.
No comments:
Post a Comment