Now Let's Talk Football

Ok, I have heard the shouts of Texas fans all week long. Both in person and in every available media. I get it, you’re upset and you have every right to be. But, I do have one quibble with your logic, and I think that is a strong term to use in such a convoluted situation that is college football. Your claim that Texas should be in the Big XII Championship because they beat Oklahoma is well taken, but with one exception. The college football rankings are a weekly affair. They are a snapshot each week of which team is best. In October of this year, your team was better. Your team was ranked ahead of the University of Oklahoma and every other team in the land. The problem is, we don’t decide who plays in the Championship based on how good a football team is in October, but in December. Oklahoma righteously redeemed their season in November while Texas stumbled. And not be unkind, but Texas always stumbles down the stretch, including the previous two years to Texas A&M. One week does not a season make. The final rankings are what count, not the first ones, just ask Georgia and not the ones mid-season, just ask us, but right now, we’re the better team.

Now that I’ve dispensed with that foolishness, here are my predictions for today and next week.

Florida will beat Alabama and here is why. Alabama has a great defense, one of the best in the country. Florida also has a great defense, but has an offense to match. Furthermore, Florida has as good a scoring defense as good as Alabama’s. Therefore, I give Florida the edge.

Oklahoma will beat Missouri. I am not exactly going out on a limb here. Oklahoma has a powerhouse offense that can pass the ball. Missouri is terrible against the pass. This is based on their lack of a pass rush. Oklahoma has an offensive line, led by Loadholt, that should blow holes in the line which will mean we can run the ball as well. Edge, Oklahoma.

Oklahoma and Florida will play for the National Championship which will be a fantastic game. Oklahoma had better come prepared, if our defense doesn’t come to play, we’ll be in big trouble. Remember kids, defense wins championships!

Sam Bradford will win the Heisman Trophy. Colt McCoy will finish second and Tim Tebow will finish third.

Texas will play Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl. Texas will mop the flubber with the Buckeyes. The AP poll may vote Texas Number 1 in the final poll.

Regardless of how any of this plays out, it will be awfully fun to watch. I can’t wait for bowl season!

Trialdawg.