pretty fair response. i disagree on a few, but we'll know in a few months.
"Texaus, just wanted to respond...
Pittsburgh.
We beat them away last year and though they return Rutherford and Fitzgerald, they will be playing in Kyle. Chances are we will be coming off a loss in Blacksburg and looking to redeem ourselves. Depending how we play the Hoakies, I think we'll be favored in this one. This game will come down to McNeal and Rutherford. I think we win this game due to a strong showing by our offense."
you forgot to mention RB Miree. if you're unfamiliar w/ him, he is very good. Pitt had you on your heels last year and probably should have won. woulda, shoulda though. aside from blowing a home game to West Virginia, they were tough in the last 2/3 of the season. put your dukes up b/c they will be ready.
"@Tech.
I know these guys have had our number the last few years, but, dare I say, I think this year will be different. Here's why: They no longer have Kingsbury and their defense is decimated. They are starting five freshmen on their front seven. No more all big 12 Aaron Hunt and no more Lawrence Flugence. Now if I am wrong, this game will at least be very close."
you guys just have to prove this one. you're more talented than they are. you have been the last eight years. once or twice is an accident. there is history here though. i don't have to tell you that Lubbock is like the Bermuda Triangle. prove us wrong. they lost some players, but their talent is very comperable to yours right now. prove us wrong. this one may make or break your season.
"Okie State
Texaus, you say this is the only game we will be favored. Not sure I agree with that, but I can tell you that I am damn glad that we get them at home this year. Either one of these teams could be real hot or cold at this point in the year. Should be interesting but winnable."
OK ST is a landmine for eveyone in the Big 12. they beat you guys last year. they damn near beat us at home. they completely controlled OU. this is a dangerous team. you have the home-field advantage, which should help. very dangerous team though. i think alot will determine on how both teams are by midseason. if they beat NE and KSU, look out.
" @Mizzou
This game is a big question mark. Will Brad Smith have another year like the last one? They are replacing all of their receivers and I have a hard time believing that they have more talent across the board than we do. But I felt that way last year and they did beat us at Kyle, so they should be a formidable opponent. Should be competitive."
i think a little more of Mizzou than you do. i think they'll be good. like OK ST and you guys, alot may depend on how the season goes. if they have an eye on the Cotton or Holliday at this point and you guys are looking at becomming Bowl eligible, i give them the clear edge. in Columbia(you guys haven't been good on the road). tough game.
" @Nebraska
This game is winnable. I almost put this game in the "competitive list". Nebraska is in the worst shape I have ever seen them in since I have been watching college football. Though Lincoln is a tough place to play, we should be able to make this a game. Last year I believe we gave up a 14 point late 3rd quarter lead. This game is not a definite loss and could very well be an upset."
they are not nearly what they were. the talent b/w the two teams(aTm/NE) is comperable. in Lincoln. they seldom lose there. i have to say edge Nebraska.
" Texas
The only way I see us beating you guys is if this is a scoring contest. Playing at home almost always guarantees this game to be close. The last time the Horns visited Kyle, it was a 14-7 game more than halfway through the fourth quarter. Williams was held in check and Benson had I believe sixty something yards on the ground. Our defense will have to mature and our offense will have to bring their A game to make it fun. Should be closer than you guys think, but still, unless our defense evolves into wrecking crew form, Mack should have bragging rights in December."
TX should win by via the better team. until recently this game was usually a fight. TX has the better team. i think we agree on that. i've also watched the less talented team win this game many times(moreso TX upseting aTm). another ***-kicking or a tight one? many factors.
if i'm wrong, this season is going to be very interesting for both of us. good response btw.
