1. 2 years ago 

   Enough Complaining, Let’s Look at the Games…

   Alright Big 12, last night wasn’t a good night, Iowa State and Oklahoma State go down to in-state opponents (thought to be fair, Tulsa isn’t bad,) and Missouri goes down to Vandy. All is not lost! It’s a long season. But if the Big 12 is going to act like the nation’s premiere conference, it’s time they show it. The Big 12 cannot afford to lose this “challenge” because the perception is that the Pac 10 is terrible. Which is true. So let’s look at the matchups of the (remaining) games.

   2009 BIG 12 / PAC-10 HARDWOOD SERIES Part 1
   
   Sunday, November 29
   Nebraska at USC Nebraska already won this - Big 12 up 1-0
   
   Today, Thursday, December 3

   
   Washington at Texas Tech - 6:00 - ESPN2

   yikes. It’s the Pac 10’s #1 against the Big 12’s #11…Well, Tech is undefeated and wants a chance to prove that they belong in the conversation with the rest of the conference. Good luck with that. Tech has some talented players and are improved over last season, but Washington is just too good. Washington wins.

   USC at Texas - 8:00 - ESPN2

   another great game… Texas has more talent in their freshman class than USC has on the roster. This game is probably going to be a blowout, the only good news for USC is that sometimes young teams play like young teams. And with games against North Carolina and Michigan State on the horizon, could the young ‘Horns look past the Trojans? Not likely. Texas by at least 15.

   
   Baylor at Arizona State - 9:30 pm - FSN

   Now this is what I’m talking about. Finally a halfway decent game. The Bears continue to be a here one day gone the next type team, but they played great defense in their last game in Orlando against Xavier. The Sun Devils only loss this season is at Duke, and they have a win over LSU. This could be one of the best games in this years Big 12 / Pac 10 Series. In a game with so many variables, I’m going with the home team. Arizona State in a close one.

   
   Friday, December 4

   Colorado at Oregon State

   Who cares? Just kidding… kinda. Colorado had a decent showing in Maui, but left without any wins to show for it. Oregon State is just north of being completely crappy. So yeah, I’m brave enough, I’ll call it, Colorado gets the road win.

   
   I’ll preview the remaining games in the coming days:

   
   Saturday, December 5
   Oregon at Missouri
   Iowa State at California
   Washington State at Kansas State
   
   Sunday, December 6
   Kansas at UCLA
   Arizona at Oklahoma
   
   Wednesday, December 16
   Oklahoma State at Stanford
   
   Tuesday, December 22
   Texas A&M at Washington

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