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I see UT and OU trying to go back to smash mouth football. With wide open offenses like OSU, Baylor, TCU, TT and WVU I believe they are having a hard time staying ahead and controlling the game. I see Mack going with large backs, bigger offensive lines and playing strong defense. I am in OK a lot due to in-laws and the talk up in Norman is all about getting back to basics. It won't work. In this league once you are behind 2 touchdowns it is also impossible to catch up. If UT and OU try to go backwards they will not be successful. I think the league will be wide open again this year.

As far as Baylor, if we win 8 games Briles is something more than a genius. We were lucky last year on offense not to have major injuries to key people. It almost cost us the season losing so my DBs to injury. IF we have another injury free year then I believe our best is 7 games. Our DL is inexperienced to say the least. Our LBs are improved but 2 of them are unproven in Big 12. OL doesn't have as much experienced depth as we have in the past but talented.

I am sure this will be an unpopular statement but I don't think the QB I admire more than anything will end what he starts.. Either through injury or a better arm needed I see Bryce Petty getting more playing time as season goes on.

If we win 7 games, go to a decent bowl, bring in this new recruiting class and move into a new stadium we have continued the momentum. I don't think it will take 8 wins next year for us to gain credibility, I think we already have it.