We’re down to the final week with virtually every seed, with the exception of Iowa State as the No. 12, still up for grabs. This week’s rankings are brought to you by the “Rocky” series. 1. TEXAS (24-5, 12-2, +5): Are we in the midst of another late-season swoon by the Longhorns? With K-State tonight and Baylor on Saturday, […]
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The Big 12 as we know lasted just 16 seasons, but the conference had its share of scandals and controversies over the years. As the Big 12-2 winds down, here’s a look at 12 books that should be written … KANSAS: “2+2=5: The Darrell Arthur story,” by Darrell “Shady” Arthur Hey, there’s evidence the guy
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As promised, the Big 12 rankings/pop culture mashup extend to basketball season. The opening edition is brought to you by “The Big Lebowski” (Overall record, league record in parenthesis. Plus-one for a road win, minus-one for a home loss): 1. KANSAS (17-0, 2-0, +1): Yes, the Jayhawks struggled at home against Nebraska, but Kansas is
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After a monthlong hiatus, the blog returns just in time for the Big 12 basketball season. What better way to kick it off with a preview, plus some ridiculous predictions and team theme songs. Predictions (CliffsNotes version) 1. Kansas (29-2, 14-2) 2. Texas (24-7, 11-5) 3. Missouri (25-6, 11-5) 4. Texas A&M (23-7, 10-6) 5.
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I’ve had a request. I’ve been asked to write a version of the rankings for “Family Guy.” Obviously, said person did not read the following blog: http://tinyurl.com/259m5rt. Ernie’s Web is bad enough without resorting to embedding links from an overrated piece of unoriginal crap like “Family Guy.” The Big 12 as we know it is done.
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We’re down to the final week of Big 12 play, which happens to be rivalry week. Going into the last week, five teams are still alive for a division title – Nebraska and Missouri in the North, and Oklahoma State, Oklahoma and Texas A&M in the South. This week’s rankings are brought to you by
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As I sit here and type, I’m watching the Chiefs-Colts game and wondering if Todd Haley is drunk. An onside kick on the road against Indianapolis on the opening kickoff? Going for it on fourth-and-2 down 3-0 in the first quarter … and HAVING MATT CASSEL THROW on that play when you’ve got two great
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