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First off, I am proud that the Big 12 has stumbled yet. I wouldn't have been crushed or anything if Memphis had beaten Kansas (I was cheering for the Tigers), but in the end, its good for the conference for the hawks to be good this year. I still think that we will get 6 or 7 in this year.
That said, who do you got after the first two weeks of the year?
1. Texas - I have bought into the hype. Damion is playing like a man on a mission, and Dex looks even better than last year. Rick will probably choke and make me look bad, but I am ok with that.
2. Kansas - Legit FF contender (as are the whorns). Xavier is the real deal. Collins and Aldrich look beastly. They need Tyshawn to play better (especially defensively).
3. Oklahoma - It's funny how down some of our fanbase is after two games. I am so impressed with the four freshmen, and think this team will be gelled and ready to go after a tough non-conference schedule. Willie is acting the part of leader, which is great to see.
4. Kansas State - It was good to see Judge do some good things in their last game. Kelly is a big body that is hitting the glass well for them. I think 3 and 4 are pretty interchangeable, but I like the fact that OU hosts KSU, so I think that gives the Sooners the nod.
5. Oklahoma State - Lots of depth at the guard spots. They need Shaw or Walker to be able to give them minutes, because it appears that Pilgrim is going to be foul prone. Anderson looks even better this year, and should be a Wooden finalist. I think the Cowboys will have a good year.
6. Iowa State - My sleeper dance pick from the conference has done nothing to make me think twice. I bet Craig Brackins does air fist pumps at night because now he finally has some talent around him. I am glad that the clones have to come to Norman this year.
7. Texas A&M - It was good to see Roland and Sloan step up and score some points for this team. I love the Ag's perimeter D, and that should be enough to keep them in games and land them the #7 spot (and hopefully a trip to the dance).
8 Mizzou - I moved them ahead of Baylor. That is more so based on Baylor not looking good then the Tigers really blowing me away. I am glad that Mizzou has to come to OU though, because they are still going to be really tough at home due to Anderson's style of play.
9. Baylor - It will be interesting to what happens when Tweety gets back. IF he has really improved, then I might move them back up. But man, talk about a two man team. Lace is throwing up a ton of forced shots in the limited action that I have watched. A lot of other guys are just standing around on offense and watching him. I hope he will take a page out of WWIII's book and use the double teams as a way to find open teammates. Epke looks to be the goods down low. I have not been impressed with any of the frosh yet.
10. Tech - This team might be the most dangerous bottom half team in the conference. OU will have to play well to beat them in Lubbock. I really like David Tairu.
11. Colorado - Going to be in most games again this year due to the system that they play. Added a couple of nice pieces to go with Higgins. Its just the wrong year to try and make a move in the Big 12.
12. Nebraska - Somebody has got to finish last. Doc just doesn't have the horses this year....
What say you?
That said, who do you got after the first two weeks of the year?
1. Texas - I have bought into the hype. Damion is playing like a man on a mission, and Dex looks even better than last year. Rick will probably choke and make me look bad, but I am ok with that.
2. Kansas - Legit FF contender (as are the whorns). Xavier is the real deal. Collins and Aldrich look beastly. They need Tyshawn to play better (especially defensively).
3. Oklahoma - It's funny how down some of our fanbase is after two games. I am so impressed with the four freshmen, and think this team will be gelled and ready to go after a tough non-conference schedule. Willie is acting the part of leader, which is great to see.
4. Kansas State - It was good to see Judge do some good things in their last game. Kelly is a big body that is hitting the glass well for them. I think 3 and 4 are pretty interchangeable, but I like the fact that OU hosts KSU, so I think that gives the Sooners the nod.
5. Oklahoma State - Lots of depth at the guard spots. They need Shaw or Walker to be able to give them minutes, because it appears that Pilgrim is going to be foul prone. Anderson looks even better this year, and should be a Wooden finalist. I think the Cowboys will have a good year.
6. Iowa State - My sleeper dance pick from the conference has done nothing to make me think twice. I bet Craig Brackins does air fist pumps at night because now he finally has some talent around him. I am glad that the clones have to come to Norman this year.
7. Texas A&M - It was good to see Roland and Sloan step up and score some points for this team. I love the Ag's perimeter D, and that should be enough to keep them in games and land them the #7 spot (and hopefully a trip to the dance).
8 Mizzou - I moved them ahead of Baylor. That is more so based on Baylor not looking good then the Tigers really blowing me away. I am glad that Mizzou has to come to OU though, because they are still going to be really tough at home due to Anderson's style of play.
9. Baylor - It will be interesting to what happens when Tweety gets back. IF he has really improved, then I might move them back up. But man, talk about a two man team. Lace is throwing up a ton of forced shots in the limited action that I have watched. A lot of other guys are just standing around on offense and watching him. I hope he will take a page out of WWIII's book and use the double teams as a way to find open teammates. Epke looks to be the goods down low. I have not been impressed with any of the frosh yet.
10. Tech - This team might be the most dangerous bottom half team in the conference. OU will have to play well to beat them in Lubbock. I really like David Tairu.
11. Colorado - Going to be in most games again this year due to the system that they play. Added a couple of nice pieces to go with Higgins. Its just the wrong year to try and make a move in the Big 12.
12. Nebraska - Somebody has got to finish last. Doc just doesn't have the horses this year....
What say you?
And I agree with them. Texas, barring injuries, will win the Big 12. The only other certainties for me at this point are Colorado finishing 10 or 11 and Nebraska finishing last.
