Around the Big 12: Week #13 (Border War Edition)

 

There Is No Other Rivalry

It's here. You only get to play Missouri once a year in football. I hear a lot of whiners talkin' about how they don't want to be anywhere near Mizzou fans. They're talking about the cold and about how they don't want to support the Arrowhead concept. I guess some people are just made that way. When the boys of crimson and blue strap on their helmets and it's within reasonable driving distance -- you better believe I'm gonna be there. When they're taking on the dark force from the east, I consider it an honor to be on hand to support the Jayhawks. Concrete Hell ... here we come!

1 (A+ 98%) - Oklahoma (10-1)
How can I justify ranking OU ahead of Texas? Hmmm. That's a tough one, but I think I'll go with absolute destruction of #2 Texas Tech on Saturday night.
(HD rank 1-1-1-1-1-1-3-3-3-3-3-3-1)

2 (A 97%) - Texas (10-1)
How can I rank UT ahead of Tech? The Horns didn't ever get abused quite like Tech. Texas lost one game on virtually the final play (not too mention a simple fly ball interception on the previous play means that Colt and Co. would be undefeated).
(HD rank 4-4-3-3-3-3-1-1-1-2-2-2-2)

3 (A+ 94%) - Texas Tech (10-1)
It was a nice ride while it lasted.
(HD rank 5-5-4-4-4-4-4-4-2-1-1-1-3)

4 (A- 92%) - Oklahoma State (9-2)
Looking to throw another wrinkle into the south race this Saturday.
(HD rank 6-6-6-7-6-6-2-2-4-4-4-4-4)

5 (A- 91%) - Missouri (9-2)
A game against Kansas that means nothing and means everything. Shortly after, the Tiggers will head into the Big 12 Championship game after spending weeks mentioned as a minor league team with no shot against Tech, OU or Texas. It's hard not to like that scenario in KC if your a fan of the Bumblebees.
(HD rank 2-2-2-2-2-2-5-5-5-5-5-5)

6 (B 87%) - Nebraska (7-4)
A simple home win against Colorado gets that 8-4 record. Track down another win in a bowl and a nine-win season will probably result in a Bo Pelini statue.
(HD rank 8-7-7-8-8-8-9-7-6-7-6-6-6)

7 (C 74%) - Kansas (6-5)
An absolute must win.
(HD rank 3-3-5-6-5-5-6-6-7-6-7-7-7)

8 (C- 70%) Baylor (4-7)
See -- going to Lubbock this Saturday won't be that bad. All you have to do is what OU did. Any questions?
(HD rank 11-11-10-9-9-10-8-10-10-8-8-8-8)

9 (D 65%) - Kansas State (5-7)
Let the re-rebuilding begin. Hey, it already started with a magical senior day win over ISU (38-30). Good luck Bill. (HD rank 9-9-9-10-10-11-7-9-9-9-9-9-9)

10 (D- 61%) Texas A&M (4-7)
Thanksgiving in Austin -- what are the Aggies thankful for?
(HD rank 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-11-11-10-10-10-10)

11 (D- 60%) - Colorado (5-6)
The Buffs can play some defense, but that doesn't seem like it will be enough. Catch the NU/CU showdown on Friday in Lincoln.
(HD rank 7-8-8-5-7-7-10-8-8-11-11-11-11)

12 (F- 49%) Iowa State (2-11)
At least it's over now.
(HD rank 10-10-11-11-11-9-11-12-12-12-12-12-12)