Surprise leader in Big 12
What a difference a week makes in Big 12 basketball. Both the Sooners and Cowboys are in much better shape than they were last Monday. It was a good week for both; two-game winning streaks for each, including big road wins in the Lone Star State.
How big was David Godbold’s 28-foot 3-pointer that beat Texas Tech? If that shots bounces off, the Sooners and Cowboys are tied in the real Big 12 standings, which take into effect home/road records. Remember, you get point for a road win and lose a point for a home loss. It’s a great way to tell what the standings really look like as we go down the stretch.
1. Texas +4: Longhorns are tied with Kansas and have fewer road games remaining.
2. Kansas +3: Jayhawks play at Stillwater on Saturday.
3. Kansas State +2: Wildcats showing signs of staggering.
4. Texas A&M +1: Aggies were thought to be riding high until OSU came to College Station.
5. OU & Baylor Even: Sooners and Bears play Tuesday night at Norman. When it comes to NCAA Tournament consideration, Sooners have a big edge, thanks to non-conference schedule.
7. OSU, Texas Tech & Missouri -1: At this point, a seventh-place finish by OSU would have to be considered a great turnaround. Last place wasn’t out of the question a week ago. Missouri is slumping fast, while Tech’s home/road consistency finally ended with home loss to OU.
10. Nebraska & Iowa State -2: I really don’t know what to say about either team.
12. Colorado -3: Last place seems certain.
What does it all mean? It means OU is in prime position for the coveted fifth spot, which should secure an NCAA Tournament berth. And OSU, if it could hold serve at home (not easy with Kansas coming), could finish 7-9 and create an optimistic air in Stillwater.
-------------Berry Tramel can be heard Monday through Friday from 4:40-5:20 p.m. on The Sports Animal radio network, including AM-640 and FM-98.1. You can e-mail him here and follow him on Twitter @BerryTramel. Visit Berry's website here.
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