Big 12 Wrap: Week 9
It's time again for the Big 12 Wrap, my whimsical weekly look back at the football action in the Big 12.
Texas 47, Oklahoma State 28
Texas trailed Oklahoma State (winless in Big 12 play) by 19 points, and was outplayed by the Pokes in the first half. No matter. Vince Young just strapped the team to his back and accounted for over 500 yards of total offense by the end of the game, as the Longhorns raced away from the Pokes in the second half, winning the second half 35-0. Vince Young has to start figuring more prominently in some of the Heisman watch lists.
Texas Tech 28, Baylor 0
Mike Leach's vaunted offensive attack sputtered for most of the game, but it didn't matter, as Tech's underrated defense held an improved Baylor team scoreless. Both teams probably were suffering a bit of a hangover from tough losses last week.
Colorado 23, Kansas State 20
Colorado escapes Manhattan with a last-second field goal. The victory gives the Buffs a one-game lead in the North over Missouri, whom they play next week in Boulder. Kansas State has now lost consecutive home games for the first time since Bill Snyder's first season as coach (1989).
Oklahoma 31, Nebraska 24
Oklahoma dominated the first half, but had to hold on after Nebraska mounted a furious comeback. The Huskers have lost consecutive home games for the first time since 1968, as Bill Callahan's rebuilding effort continues to lag. The Sooners were boosted by the return of Adrian Peterson and good play late from Rhett Bomar and a young receiving corps. The team suffered more key injuries, however, and can definitely use the upcoming week off.
Iowa State 42, Texas A&M 14
Iowa State simply dominated every aspect of this game at College Station, as Coach Fran's rebuilding effort continues to lag also. This was A&M's best chance to get to six wins to become bowl eligible. A&M will be underdogs in its three remaining games (at Oklahoma, at Texas Tech, and home against Texas). Tom Kirkendall actually got to spend Saturday on the Iowa State sideline, and has posted a great account of the experience.
Kansas 13, Missouri 3
Kansas hasn't been able to beat many teams under Mark Mangino, who will probably be coaching elsewhere next season, but his team has handled Missouri three years in a row now. Missouri's Brad Smith ran for only 38 yards and passed for 141 (14 of 37). Missouri has trouble winning when Smith has numbers like those, even against Kansas.
Posted by Kevin Whited @ 10/30/05 21:45 | Big 12 Football | Technorati
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What's happened to this once proud conference?
Posted by null @ 22:43 on 10/30/05
When was the last time the Oklahoma-Nebraska game was as inconsequential as it was this year? 1960?
Posted by Steve Casburn @ 01:18 on 10/31/05
Gig 'em. Aggies.
A-whoop!
Posted by Chris Elam @ 15:21 on 11/06/05
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