Looking ahead to the weekend. Watch here on my video commentary, or read here on my blog:
All signs point to Oklahoma-Missouri being a big game.
The Sooners are ranked sixth, the Tigers 11th. The Sooners have one loss but are still in the national title hunt. The Tigers are undefeated but are still trying to work their way into the national title hunt.
Pundits and prognosticators are buzzing about this game. ESPN is bringing GameDay to Norman. Anticipation is building, and excitement is growing.
My guess? It’s all for nothing.
I predict a blowout.
No doubt the Tigers are an improved team. They had a crazy-good offense a year ago, and it has only gotten better. And I suspect their defense is better, too. Then again, it really couldn’t get much worse.
But everyone seems to think that Missouri’s 41-6 victory against Nebraska last week is a sign that the Tigers are legit.
Uh, anyone remember what Ball State did to Nebraska?
Ball State pushed the Cornhuskers to the brink. They eked out a one-point victory, and it was at home in Lincoln. This is not your daddy’s Nebraska team. Heck, this isn’t your older brother’s Nebraska team.
Missouri blowing out Nebraska isn’t exactly the most impressive victory ever.
Granted, Missouri beat Illinois in its season opener. The longer the season goes, the better that win looks. The Illini have been surprisingly good this season, but let’s not forget, Illinois’ two big wins have been against Big Ten teams, Penn State and Wisconsin.
Repeat after me: the Big Ten stinks.
On the surface, Missouri has played good ball, but dig down a little deeper, and you see the Tigers have yet to really be tested. Rest assured, they will be Saturday.
Oklahoma isn’t going to shut out Missouri, but I’ll be shocked if the Tigers stay within two touchdowns. The Sooners have a defense capable of handling the Tigers’ offense, and OU’s offense is unlike anything Missouri has seen so far.
My prediction: Oklahoma 42, Missouri 24.
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If you recall the Huskers were still able to score in the BS game and the Tigers did hold them without a TD. Nice blog and let’s see after the game…Go MIZZOU
good call Jenni.. Like i’ve said before you know more about football than many of these yahoos could ever dream about. And yeah the big X really does stink… Oh and the pokes are better than their coaching staff. lol.. isn’t this the place you take a stab at a rival team?
Did anyone see AD in the vikings over the bears? My question is as it has been for some time – why does OU have such a hard time establishing a consistent, dominating run offense? Even when they had the “Next” they battered him to injuries because of the inability to execute effective running plays. Yes, there have been some big plays this year. But it took forever and a day to establish any kind of running game against Missouri, just as it has in other games. And it has been inconsistent. Maybe OU coaches need to really look at the schemes – 6′+ 300lb+ linemen and struggling to open lanes?
Here’s her integrity……
“Now this mom plans to take a page out of Coach Gundy’s playbook and defend her son, but this time in a court of law.
Columnist Jenni Carlson says she based her article on good sources and observation. Reid is questioning that because she says Carlson wasn’t in attendance when OSU played Troy State.
I talked to a member of OSU’s football media relations department who confirms that Carlson didn’t cover the game. ”
(Copyright © 2007, KTRK-TV)
I think Mithc Album was suspended for the same thing.