2008 Big 12 Media Day Predictions
Posted on 2008 under BCS Conferences, Big 12, College Football News |28 Jul
Both the Missouri Tigers and the Kansas Jayhawks were huge surprises in 2007, and with 17 starters returning, the Tigers should contend for another Big 12 title. In the South, it looks as if Oklahoma will once again be the pick with Texas and Texas Tech right behind them. As I have said a few times before, if the Red Raiders can find a hint of defense, they can be dangerous. Here are the media’s predictions for the Big 12:
North
1. Missouri (51) 306
2. Kansas 234
3. Nebraska 183
4. Colorado 181
5. Kansas State 108
6. Iowa State 59South
1. Oklahoma (49) 304
2. Texas (2) 230
3. Texas Tech 227
4. Oklahoma State 140
5. Texas A&M 118
6. Baylor 52
In the South, it is going to be an interesting battle between the Aggies, Cowboys, and Red Raiders for the middle portion of that Division. Even with a new coach, I will not count out the Aggies with a QB like Stephen McGee.
In the North, it isn’t a surprise that Missouri is #1, but I am a bit surprised that Colorado is not ranked over Nebraska. I think the Buffaloes are a team on the rise, while the Cornhuskers will improve, but not enough to finish in the top half of the North.
by Brian Sakowski
by Big Head, on July 28 2008 @ 9:34 pm
I agree on Colorado. Unfortunately, I think it’s you, me, and Boulder are the only people that think Colorado will be a good B12 team. OOC is BRUTAL!!
by Brandon, on August 4 2008 @ 10:00 pm
Why is everyone counting out Oklahoma State this year? I see them as being a threatening sleeper in the Big 12 South. Their entire starting o-line is returning and they grabbed a bunch of promising junior college guys to stalk up their deffense.